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Opinion 94-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as … Whether there would be a prohibited conflict of interest solely because an individual who is a member of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsOperational Advisory No. 33
… : GFO Updates – Postage/Shipping account codes Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the … Mail Services and should be used when shipping any type of package using any carrier. Account 55203, Postage, now … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC has updated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The … $2.6 million over the legally allowable limit and is projected to remain at nearly the same level at the end of … prior to the claims auditor’s audit and approval, there is an increased risk that improper claims could be paid by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The … of the 15 employees. The cumulative effect of these errors is that four employees’ leave accrual balances were … thorough examination of each claim to determine whether it is for appropriate district purposes, whether the goods or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 965
… 8.3 will be the Administration cycle, Pay Periods 23L and 24C with the paycheck date of 3/3/10. The first payroll … such as navigation, the hire process, the Federal Tax Data page, the Automated Interface and PS Query. To assist in … part of the page name. A “Favorites” option is available where users can save the path to pages that are frequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/965-payroll-system-upgradeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… aid payment schedule. District officials have maintained real property taxes at a consistent level over the past five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCOVID-19 Relief Program Tracker
… Local Governments (Excel) See Technical Notes Child Care Services Program Highlight $2.5 billion for … Description State entities will administer $2.0 billion of support for small business recovery, including: $512.5 … are not included. Questions or Suggestions? press@osc.ny.gov …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-relief-program-trackerOpinion 2010-4
… Law § 3001 (2) and (3), to provide services when the squad is unavailable. In addition, a fire district may contract … for its own use and benefit. Initially, we note that it is a fundamental principle that fire districts only have … § 3001 (2) and (3), 2 to provide services when the squad is unavailable. 3 Subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law § …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Homeownership Rates in New York
… compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, the low percentage is driven by the high share of multi-family … be pursued to ensure that illegal, systemic barriers do not remain. Finally, the State can redouble efforts to … “Wealth Accumulation and Homeownership: Evidence for Low-Income Households,” December 2004, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… Agencies Data Capture Agencies Specifics The attached file layouts for the NHRP 716 and the NHRP 517 replace the previous file layouts on the attachment. The changes will be bolded in … for GENERAL COMMENTS Attachment 1k - Fields for WORKERS COMP Attachment 1l - Fields for CONTRACT DATA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Cattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… through December 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a population of 80,317. The County is governed by a 21-member Legislature. The Chairman of the Legislature is the County’s chief executive officer; however, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… or more "banks" or "trust companies" for deposit of public funds and for the securing of public deposits. Section 11 … certain temporary investment of moneys not required for immediate expenditure. Section 39 requires the adoption, by … 5-a authorizes local government officers to transfer funds electronically, subject to conditions. Section 99-b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsLegal Topics and Approvals
… to Refunding Local Debt Pursuant to Sections 90.00 and 90.10 of the Local Finance Law Conflicts of Interest: Municipal Officers and Employees, The Fundamentals of Article 18 of the General … describes the procedures for counties, cities, towns, and villages to apply to the State Comptroller for exclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… It is in the State’s best interest to use cost effective payment methods and to avoid the expenses associated with the State’s … of cash on hand is consistent with the needs for which it was created. Periodically, the necessity for the cash and … It is in the States best interest to use cost effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… when developing or updating your policy. This list is not exhaustive and other elements, pertinent to your … to incur other travel expenses for which prior approval is required. A listing of travel expenses typically … do not pay for overnight expenses unless the employee is traveling at least 35 miles from their home or work site. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsWestminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
… procurement and monitoring processes and procedures for professional service contracts for the period July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background … procurement and monitoring processes and procedures for professional service contracts for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesAll My Children Day Care – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs submitted by All My Children Day Care (AMC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … To determine whether the costs submitted by All My Children Day Care on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/all-my-children-day-care-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll and the accumulation and use of leave accruals for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 13,000. The Town Board … Town of Wawarsing Payroll and Leave Accruals 2013M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Opinion 95-24
… the city school district. You ask whether this aid may be used to pay operating expenses of the school district or is required to be used to fund capital projects of the school district. Article … shall be general receipts of the district and may be used for any lawful purpose of the district. . . ." In light …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24