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Opinion 2002-8
… by the district and no indebtedness is outstanding to accomplish the purposes of the district, the district may be dissolved, subject to public hearing requirements, if the town board determines it to be in the public interest. Certified copies of the board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… its capital program, with another $9.6 billion proposed for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a report released … New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are needed to … said. "The Governor and Legislature deserve credit for creating a task force to coordinate New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… AIM In each State fiscal year, the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program … to cities are made at various times throughout the year, towns and villages receive their AIM payments annually … they had previously received through AIM in State Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaMinisink Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-26)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2015. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $94 million. … use of fund balance in the annual budget. Develop a plan for the use of the excess fund balance in a manner that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/minisink-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-26Copenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that … of the Department and its Drill Team. Department officials do not audit the accounts of the Treasurer and the Drill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesFinal Average Salary – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/final-average-salaryOpinion 2005-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … already required under the current contract and with a value commensurate with the additional payment, the payment … of civil actions. We also believe that in determining how to proceed, the town may take into consideration an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the combined debt of state and local authorities topped a … authorities borrow and spend billions of dollars outside the state budget,” DiNapoli said. “And from Buffalo to Brookhaven, New Yorkers foot the bill. These shadow governments are responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… adequately controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. … to help ensure that authority resources are used only for appropriate authority expenditures. … Housing Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… the internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water … of Directors. District expenditures totaled about $992,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Assistant failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… mission. Among the questionable expenses were payments for meetings, memberships in professional organizations, and … authority policy or lacked sufficient justification of the business need. NFTA lacked formal policies and procedures for … the costs for special events, memberships and gifts to business officials in another country. Rochester-Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Agriculture (USDA). The program provides rental subsidies for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in … that HTFC is making program payments to property owners for the correct number of units and that units and projects … properly by project owners, but found opportunities for HTFC to better ensure it receives all the information it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSouth Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… agreement with the accuracy of the employees’ information on the forms. … South Colonie Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… audits the claims, including payments made for the reimbursement of his own travel costs. Our review of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… Overtime pay in 2018 at state agencies was at the highest level within the … “New York state’s overtime pay has seen significant growth in the past decade,” DiNapoli said. “As the state confronts … and the City University of New York) decreased slightly in 2018 to 155,818 – 12 percent lower than in 2009. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionExamples – Article 14 Benefits
… not be reduced. However, the member could instead choose to begin receiving the benefit as early as age 55 with a … percent for each of the 5 years the benefit begins prior to his or her early retirement age of 60). Example: A member … Learn more about escalation. When you turn 62, the benefit is further reduced by 50 percent of your primary Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesState Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… Security Supervisors Unit (Bargaining Unit 61) employees in the following agencies: Office of General Services … which implements the 1999-2003 Agreement for employees in the Security Supervisors Bargaining Unit (BU61), provides … Briefing pay for employees who occupied positions in the Unit during the 1999-2000 fiscal year. For Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000Wadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… analyses on samples originating from New York State (NYS), thus ensuring the accuracy and reliability of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programOpinion 98-8
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source (requirement to obtain services from) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (preferred source requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 91-23
… in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (right to be member of more than one company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … membership in more than one fire company apply only to membership in fire companies within the same fire … §10-1006 and Town Law, §176-b contain provisions relating to the qualifications and appointment of volunteer members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23