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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (2009-S-6). Background On August 31, … contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred between January 1, 1996 and … former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws relating to ethics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesThe Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If NYSLRS receives all required documents before the member’s retirement, payments to the ex-spouse will begin as of the member’s retirement date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-paymentsTown of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over … 1, 2012, through June 19, 2013. Background The Town of Middlebury is located in Wyoming County and serves a population of approximately 1,440 residents. The Town is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Slaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… from the Town of Caroline and the County of Tompkins in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … and comparisons. For example, it did not contain activity in the equipment purchase savings account or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialExamination of Official Station Designation
… designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … than any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience … designation of the official station for the employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationOpinion 2001-3
… the particular service (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103 and citations therein; see NY Tel . v City of Amsterdam , 200 … cost of general governmental services constitutes a tax and may not be imposed by a municipality without express … from making a "fair return" on the value of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Opinion 2002-8
… to dissolve the district after the public hearing, then pursuant to Town Law §195, the town clerk must cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Opinion 94-18
… may not give or loan its money or property to such an organization. Accordingly, the village may not permit an … Opns St Comp No. 94-12, p __). October 31, 1994 Sanford L. Church, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Albion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 89-2
… purchases of goods, supplies and services *** (see also 10 NYCRR, §400.4). The purpose of the exception in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Abilities First, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… million in reimbursable costs for its Preschool Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day, Preschool Integrated Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day, and Preschool Integrated Special Class – 2.5 hours per day (collectively referred to as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/abilities-first-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… was obtained and an award was made to the low bidder. Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services 1 and Equipment … the prescribed criteria. Section 6.A - Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Wayne’s 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. About the Program ARC Wayne is a not-for-profit … with the RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, ARC Wayne reported approximately $3 million in … it operated. Key Findings For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, we identified $20,988 in ineligible costs that ARC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/07/wayne-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualField of Dreams, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by FOD to SED on its CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 and certain expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. About the Program FOD is an SED-approved, … with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. FOD is reimbursed for these services through rates set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/field-dreams-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLiberty Resources, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal years ended June 30, 2021. About the Program LRI is a not-for-profit special education provider located in … Class (2.5 hours per day) education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. … identified $38,336 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements in the RCM and CFR Manual, as follows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/liberty-resources-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc … To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc FranklinHamilton dba The Adirondack Arc Adirondack on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/arc-franklin-hamilton-dba-adirondack-arc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 92-5
… use is public in nature, it may not be accomplished in violation of article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. … , 76 AD2d 392, 430 NYS2d 847). Accordingly, there is no violation of article VIII, §1 if municipal or school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 91-62
… (with reservation of right to use) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public library) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A village, by local law, may transfer a … Whether a village by local law may transfer a building to a school district public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Reporting Resources
… Resources for holders of unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/reporting-resourcesOpinion 2003-4
… 19 Opns St Comp 1963, p 419; 16 Opns St Comp 1960, p 171; 10 Opns St Comp 1954, p 70, 358; 9 Opns St Comp 1953, p 450; … Village Law §4?412[1]; Municipal Home Rule Law §10; 1998 Opns St Comp No. 98-22, p 56). Fire districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4