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DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… period. “The financial trends in some local governments have not improved over the past three years, and it is … fiscal challenges.” The latest round of scores is based on 2014 financial information provided to DiNapoli’s office … York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages have a calendar-based fiscal year – a total of 1,043 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesConesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period … by a seven-member Board of Directors, is affiliated with the Conesus No. 1 Fire District and provides fire protection services to the Town. Expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42About Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsOpinion 88-41
… fire prevention programs) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal Equipment (use by private organization under contract) TOWN … you inquire whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private, non-profit organization in … prevention program could provide for use of town-owned equipment by the private organization in connection with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Oswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)
… September 9, 2015. Background Oswego County is located in central New York State and has a population of … to residents, businesses and commercial waste haulers. In 2014, the Department collected approximately $7.8 million in revenue. Key Findings Attendants did not count and record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling approximately $30,000 lacked documentation to support the goods and services procured were only … unusable parts. Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (Albany County) Of the 814 physical … town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 95-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Unless otherwise provided by special act, the members of a volunteer fire department or, if the department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 1359
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 CSEA ISU Uniform Maintenance … Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 11/25/14 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance and Work-Related Clothing … a food service or direct care title (see GOER memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1359-2014-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2014-work-related-clothingOpinion 92-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits … §207-a upon becoming self-employed, but not upon engaging in uncompensated volunteer work. You ask whether a disabled … Security Law, §363), a retirement for disability incurred in performance of duty allowance (see Retirement and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12Opinion 89-40
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (loss of wages) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (loss of wages) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employer (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o) GENERAL … may reimburse a selfemployed fire district commissioner for wages lost because the commissioner was subpoenaed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing – New Career Plan
… Eligibility Tier 1 Members: You are eligible to retire at age 55. Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to retire with full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/eligibility-benefit-and-filingFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… Recent and anticipated federal actions will have a significant … has long benefited from an outstanding network of colleges and universities that serve as anchors for our communities by … of thousands of people, conducting world-class research and development, attracting new residents, training the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationPayroll Users Group Organizational Charter
… common concern. Develop and support the payroll profession in State government by: Surveying the condition of the State … Increasing the understanding of the payroll function in state agencies; Promoting the importance of payroll in the enterprise; and Developing the payroll profession as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-users-group-organizational-charterXVI.3.B Fund Accounting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Document Preparation: New York State has three broad fund categories that are further divided into fund types. A fund … and inefficient financial administration. The fund categories and related fund types are listed below and are … New York State has three broad fund categories that are further divided into fund types …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3b-fund-accountingPulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… duties are not adequately segregated and the Board does not provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… internal controls of the Department’s financial operations for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 3, 2013. … by a Board consisting of four officers, is located in Chenango County and provides fire protection services to … of the Treasurer’s records. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics to provide standards of conduct for Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Appendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… General Municipal Law section 72-g provides that, subject to the rules and regulations of the governing board of the fire … to attend training schools and courses of instruction. Section 72-g also sets forth additional requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits have been issued. New York State Dental Insurance Program – EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. – Overpayments … of benefits for paying health care claims when an individual is covered by more than one insurance plan. … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1952
… Maintenance Allowance payment: New Earns Code Description UNA Uniform Allowance BU05 Nurse Agency Actions Determining … or the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code UNA: Earnings Begin Date: 10/21/2021 (Institution) or … End Date: Same as the Earnings Begin Date Earn Code: UNA Amount: Appropriate amount as determined above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1952-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedService Retirement Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… may retire at any age after completing 25 years of En-Con police service, or you may qualify for a service retirement if you reach age 60 before having served 25 years as an En-Con police officer. The Benefit With 25 years of creditable … EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/service-retirement-benefit