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Opinion 95-2
… designated billing item. Initially, we note that for purposes of this opinion, we have assumed that the … agency. Public Housing Law, §52(1) sets forth an exemption for municipal housing authorities from certain taxes and fees … is personally entitled to such fees as compensation for services rendered or performed by him in his official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… As a result, various department officials responsible for overseeing the contracts approved claims totaling … documentation from county departments. Expenditures for one contract exceeded the agreed upon contract amount by … revenues by an average of $1.6 million annually for a three-year period. Delaware Academy Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsOpinion 2000-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and … snow and ice removal and road repair reserve funds. Moneys in the fund may be appropriated only: a. For the removal of … of the Town Law authorizes a town to supplement the moneys in the section 141 accounts by transfers from the town-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Opinion 88-60
… character of which is neither a purchase nor contract for public work, is not subject to competitive bidding. … officials have a duty to secure fair reasonable terms for such arrangements. You ask under what circumstances an … to sell village real property which is no longer needed for village purposes (Village Law, §1-102[1]), it is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60How to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Rev. 2/20 … NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedOpinion 2009-1
… fire district treasurer. Town Law § 174 (2) provides for the election of a fire district treasurer for a term of three years. Pursuant to Town Law § 176 (2-a), … are certain statutory restrictions limiting eligibility for appointment or election to the office of fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… protection of personal, private and sensitive information. In addition, it is very important for local governments and … also be considered, discussed with the vendor and included in the contract, as appropriate. State Education Law and … require educational agencies to include the following in any contract that involves sharing student, teacher or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1117
… Purpose To provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2011 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance payment is authorized for eligible M/C employees. Eligibility Criteria and Payment … in the following departments and titles are eligible for the 2011 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1117-2011-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1207
… Purpose To provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2012 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance payment is authorized for eligible M/C employees. Effective Date(s) This payment … in the following departments and titles are eligible for the 2012 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1207-2012-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1029
… Purpose To provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2010 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance payment is authorized for eligible M/C employees. Effective Date(s) This payment … in the following departments and titles are eligible for the 2010 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1029-2010-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedI.5 OSC Bureau Contact Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… DESK The SFS Help Desk is the central point-of-contact for system-related questions and problems of a technical nature for SFS users. The SFS Help Desk will provide first-call, … OPERATIONS Agencies should contact the SFS Help Desk for assistance regarding the policies and practices of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i5-osc-bureau-contact-informationOpinion 90-7
… employees of an industrial development agency established for the benefit of the city. You ask whether, pursuant to … of an industrial development agency (IDA) established for the benefit of the city. Section 18 generally authorizes … * * * * (b) where the governing body of a municipality, for whose benefit the public entity has been established, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Ethics
… Conflicts of Interest Poster [pdf] -- For best print quality, poster should be printed on 11in. x … Questions [pdf] … Resources and information on ethics for local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethicsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1690
… of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2018 Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code … Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … Time Entry using Earnings Code CFR .This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1690-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2018State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers … board policy. Although auditors found the purchases were for legitimate purposes, officials do not have assurance that … most claims were adequately documented and supported and for appropriate purposes. However, the use of a debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1345
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2014 processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the … 2014 December 31, 2014 January 5, 2015 Processing Rules for Returning Checks According to the instructions for AC-230 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1345-schedule-submitting-2014-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), except for employees of the City University of New York Effective … payroll deductions. OSC has established escrow accounts for these agencies. After the payroll confirmation process each week, the deductions for code 431 will be credited to the respective agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, was arrested for allegedly stealing $73,725 from the Village. “Nancy … the ClerkTreasurer of the Village of Norwood was arrested for allegedly stealing $73725 from the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes and it incurs indirect or … spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of … documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings The Authority did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… overestimated appropriations and appropriated fund balance for planned operating deficits that never occurred. … were adequately supported and properly allocated. Except for minor discrepancies, which auditors discussed with … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits