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Opinion 91-58
… approval and whether a proposed facility is consistent with the local waterfront revitalization program. You ask … approval and a favorable determination as to consistency with the local waterfront revitalization program for a … approval and a favorable determination as to consistency with the local waterfront revitalization program for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 91-41
… tax increases, section 81(1)(e) does not provide authority for a petition to require a referendum on that question. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41LaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the LaSalle School (LaSalle) on its Consolidated Fiscal … Education Law, providers such as LaSalle are reimbursed by local school districts based on tuition rates established by SED. SED determines the tuition rates based on expense and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… Background One cost-saving initiative recommended by the State’s Savings and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, … established by the Governor in January 2011 to streamline State government, was targeted at decreasing the amount of … and that further savings could be achieved as leases on remaining excess office space expire. Subsequently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… Purpose To determine whether Conservation Fund (Fund) revenues are accounted for properly and whether expenditures made from the Fund are consistent with applicable State law and … To determine whether Conservation Fund Fund revenues are accounted for properly and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project is group of activities that has a start and end date or covers a period of time (e.g., grant period) … Project is group of activities that has a start and end date or covers a period of time eg grant period designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologyXVII.2.A Lapsing Reports – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… dates have been updated based upon the recently enacted State budget, it is critical that agencies thoroughly review … are NOT erroneously lapsed . Appropriations appearing on the NYKK0004 which should NOT be lapsed should be immediately reported to your Bureau of State Accounting Operations (BSAO) - Budgets and Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2a-lapsing-reportsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the risk assessment; tests and evaluates one or more areas of the district’s operations periodically; and prepares … report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an internal auditor unless your district has: … that you’re exempt from hiring an internal auditor. You can obtain more information on the certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorAccount Authorization Form
… Account Authorization Form (link opens in new window) Note: this form has been posted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and may be … After filling out the form have your Account Authorization Form notarized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/account-authorization-formAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… or close family member (parent, sibling or nondependent child) of an individual who is an employee, officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateOpinion 2003-6
… is in reply to your inquiry concerning taxes levied to support the operation a police department in a town that … its own police department. You ask whether town taxes to support the town police department are to be levied only … police department are not subject to town taxation to support the town police department. Former Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-6XIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… asset in its intended location and condition for use (i.e., freight and transportation charges, site preparation … policies Cost of real estate surveys Cost of an option when it is exercised Special paving assessments Cost of … The costs of normal repairs and maintenance that do not add to the value or extend the lives of assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsLansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… may not have procured goods and services economically and in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Policies and procedures … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… saved $3,800 if it had purchased propane at State contract prices. The Board did not establish adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Child Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… An Income Withholding Order for child support or spousal maintenance that was served on a member’s employer … on NYSLRS after the member retires for child support or spousal maintenance to be deducted. NYSLRS can also deduct spousal maintenance if required by a DRO, but not child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceTravel Advisory No. 17
… : Agency Provided Meals to State Employees As a reminder, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual states if the employee’s agency or another agency provides meals … As a reminder the Office of the State Comptroller OSC Travel Manual states if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesData Breach
… Services to notify, within 24 hours following the discovery of a data breach or receiving notice of a data … Services to notify within 24 hours following the discovery of a data breach the chief information officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/data-breachDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… $1.78 billion. Normal Replacement: Railcars and Buses, $2.75 billion. System Improvements: Accessibility and Signal … meet the loss of congestion pricing revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners to move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingXV.16.C Agency Financial Reporting Package (AFRP) – XV. End of Year
… financial statements. Representatives from each reporting entity are contacted quarterly through email with login …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16c-agency-financial-reporting-package-afrpVII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies receive revenue payments for a variety of reasons. The recording of a cash receipt is the recognition of moneys received from internal or external sources. Most … Agencies receive revenue for a variety of reasons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts-overview