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Opinion 90-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing dredging of pond … NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Denihan Enterprises v O'Dwyer , 302 NY 451; Rodrigues v Town of Beekman , 120 AD2d 724, 502 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-27
… (establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW, §189-a et seq. ; VILLAGE LAW, §§22-2210, 22-2212: The town board … is proposed to be established, and must specify the time when and place where the hearing will take place (Town Law, … district" (Town Law, §189-a[2][c]). Section 189-a(2)(c) does not expressly state that separate referenda are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… demands that we communicate with, respect and accept our neighbors. It requires our spiritual, political, community … areas, including education, mental health services, and online safety, where action could be taken to help prevent … hate and bigotry in all its forms so our friends and neighbors can live without the fear of unthinkable violence.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsTown of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Supervisor … January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Frankfort is located in Herkimer County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Determine whether the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board has not … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and consider lowering the amounts to encourage competition. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should ensure: Accurate … The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of Transportation and Business Manager should ensure fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the audit period, totaling $113,064. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided with a list of claims and, therefore, cannot be assured that it … Key Recommendation Compare all claim vouchers with a list of checks to be approved before payment and compare an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Lake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during the audit period totaling nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Onondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… Audit Objective Determine whether internal controls over the Probation Department's (Department) collection, disbursement and enforcement of restitution, fees and surcharges were adequately designed … Review and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… bidding. We reviewed the District's procurement of professional services from 26 providers paid $1.08 million … found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes or properly used State contracts. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our report. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-169
… Questions regarding this Bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-169-new-deduction-code-542-amalgamated-lifeSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… Key Recommendations Update the online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Town of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… Town officials effectively managed and provided oversight of the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings In 2017, … representing 55 percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board … Establish written policies governing the amount of unexpended surplus funds that the Town should maintain. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The one-year FAE includes eligible payments earned in the 12 months right before you retire. The types of payments included in a one-year FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… "Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance. He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought … the state's public pension fund and wisely argued against New York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. … In these limited situations, the agency must be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-89
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-89-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1546
To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1546-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1502
… code eligibility change. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71, who wish to become … At the request of OMCE, OSC has increased the eligibility for deduction code 209 to include employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71. Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1502-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-209-nys-management-confidential