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Opinion 2002-9
… volunteer workers) VOLUNTEERS -- Use of (to assist at recycling center) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; … in providing services in connection with the town's recycling program. The town may, however, in accordance with … services in connection with the operation of the town's recycling center and pay the individuals consideration for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… the current and future years. Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers … available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance to close gaps in the budget. The City’s budget … appropriations. Replace nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, in the 2017-18 budget. Tax certiorari claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt totaling $12,000,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water, sewer and risk retention funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14West Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… January 1, 2009, through November 28, 2012. Background The West Seneca Fire District #6 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which it is located. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… was unaware of where she is authorized to deposit District funds due to the lack of an investment policy. The District … and procedures as required by GML. Deposit the District funds in a financial institution authorized by GML. Continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to the administration of Sections 50(5) and 151 of the … The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers Compensation Board Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… identifies and reports its assessable expenses in all material respects. The Board made minor calculation errors in … for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011 (2012-S-71) Workers’ Compensation Board: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2014-S-12) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing – New Career Plan
… with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. Tier 5 and 6 Members: You must have at least five years of service … interest earned. The contributions required of Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions. The Maximum … on file with the Office of the State Comptroller at least 15 days, but not more than 90 days, before the date on which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/eligibility-benefit-and-filingOpinion 91-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund … whether a village board of trustees may use surplus moneys in the village's water fund for sewer or other general … refunds to consumers" (see also NY Const, art 14, §1[f]). In our opinion, the reference to "profits" in section 94 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Opinion 89-46
… OFFICERS LAW, §3; ELECTION LAW, §5-102: An individual who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning … whether a person who otherwise qualifies for office, but is not a citizen of the United States, may serve as a member … planning board. The position of town planning board member is a town office (Town Law, §271; 16 Opns St Comp, 1960, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… all of the lights purchased for Sandy relief efforts. Recoup all payments made for lights not delivered. Reassess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … 600 students and 110 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $11.3 million, which were … not adopted comprehensive written policies and procedures for processing payroll. The bookkeeper’s payroll duties were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… end of March, entered online and not approved by OSC will no longer be deleted. These vouchers will remain available … to lapse at the end of March should have a liability date no later than the lapse date. Lapsing vouchers with liability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling … City of Troy Budget Review B51320 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Minds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… $1,580 in expenses that lacked appropriate documentation or were not program related, $933 in costs for meals provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualChildren's Development Group, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Report (CFR) were allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with applicable State … special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. CDG is … to 18 children from nine school districts located in Washington and Essex counties Key Findings For the reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/childrens-development-group-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSt. Anne Institute – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by St. Anne Institute (St. Anne) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on St. Anne’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. About … To determine whether the costs reported by St Anne Institute on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/st-anne-institute-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Huntington Bay is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County … Village of Huntington Bay Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards 2012M198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198