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Opinion 92-7
… the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-29, p 84; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-11, p 23; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-120, p 151; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-328, p 357). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 97 - 12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts … a consulting engineer who regularly represents developers in matters before the planning board would not appear to raise questions as to potential prohibited interests in town contracts. The secretary, however, would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… has opened doors and created economic opportunities for all communities. We’re proud to be able to play a part in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial condition as cumulative four-year … It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … billion in the current fiscal year with little planned for subsequent years. However, significant new recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesOpinion 95-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … pursuant to the express terms of section 54. Therefore, in our view, the withholding provisions of section 54-a are … the deterrent effect of section 54-a. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the provisions of section 54-a of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 90-4
… such pond is an integral part of the village's drainage system and where the filled in condition is a result of its … pond serves as an integral part of the village's drainage system and the undesirable conditions in the pond are attributable to its use as a part of the drainage system (1977 Opns St Comp No. 77-426, unreported). Similarly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-27
… to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a proposal that the … a joint fire district. You indicate that the town is currently served by a single fire protection district … the Town Law and the Village Law to provide authority for the establishment of joint fire districts without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last … data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000, according to a report by … reminder that each hate crime statistic represents a New Yorker who is suffering. This isn't merely about data—it's …
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)
… adequately fulfilled his fiscal responsibilities for the period January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Frankfort is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately 7,600. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board has not developed an … in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and update the procurement policy annually. Ensure compliance with the procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the …
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)
… Objective Determine if the District adequately accounts for and safeguards its vehicle fuel. Key Findings Vehicle … ensure fuel purchases are periodically compared to usage for reasonableness. District officials generally agreed with …
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)
… District officials accurately paid employees’ separation payments. Key Findings We reviewed all 37 separation payments … employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in …
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)
… to determine whether disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … approximately 4,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided …
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)
… Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly … adequate cash collection and disbursement procedures for restitution and County fees. Establish procedures to …
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)
… the District's procurement of professional services from 26 providers paid $1.08 million and found, except for minor …
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 To obtain authorization forms or eligibility information, contact Debra Internicola of Amalgamated at (646) 522-0370. …
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)
… adequately segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established … online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and processing transactions. Ensure that …
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)
… percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board has not adopted multiyear … Adopt comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period, including a formal reserve …
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
… Tier 2, 3 (Article 11) and 5 members are eligible for this benefit if your employer adopted it. Tier 6 members are only eligible for this benefit if your employer adopted it before April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-fae