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Opinion 96-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … You ask whether several fire districts may join together in an advertising campaign for the purpose of recruiting … agreements. Subdivision one of section 119-o provides, in relevant part, that ". . . municipal corporations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Villages – Village Law Sections 4-402(d), 4-408(d), and 5-524 Towns – Town Law Sections 20(3)(b), 29(7), 34(1), 1 8, 1 9, 125 and 215(1-b); Highway Law Section 284 Fire Districts – Town … 177 Counties – County Law Sections 369, 575, 577, and 600; Highway Law Sections 127 and 133(5); and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… the employee has received the full non-taxable amount. CLE Cert Lic Exam Fee Reimburse This taxable CLEFR … union dues or garnishments. Tax Information: The TRT and CLE earn codes increase the employees’ taxable gross and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… following school audits have been issued. Bay Shore Union Free School District – Procurement (Nassau County) District … from auditing and approving these purchases. Springs Union Free School District – Payroll (Suffolk County) District … with their collective bargaining agreement. Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns – Fixed Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsVillage of Maybrook – Water Operations (2013M-121)
… water operations for the period June 1, 2010, through September 25, 2012. Background The Village of Maybrook is … we detected errors in more than 17 percent of the water bills that we reviewed, and more than $1,100 of customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-maybrook-water-operations-2013m-121Rivendell School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2014. Background Rivendell is a Brooklyn, New York-based not-for-profit organization that is authorized … the 2013-14 school year, Rivendell served 86 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students … Ensure that costs reported on future CFRs comply with all Manual requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/rivendell-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… assessed, collected, accounted for, and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through its Traffic Violations Bureaus (TVBs). The audit covered the … July 31, 2014. Background New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law authorizes cities with a population of 200,000 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesOpinion 96-19
… and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements (joint … of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real property … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of New York City: Barker Terrace (Westchester), Executive House (Albany), Seneca Towers (Monroe), Sunnyside Manor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellOpinion 2002-12
… of a joint service (General Municipal Law §119-o[2][i]). The agreement may be for a maximum term of five years, … in connection therewith (see Village Law §4-400[1][c][i]). As to whether each village may establish the position of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… School District (District) officials procure time and materials contracts in a cost-efficient manner and provide … by the district on an as needed basis. Time and materials contracts may be used by districts when the … function. District officials entered into time and materials contracts with multiple vendors to perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Opinion 2002-12
… of a joint service (General Municipal Law §119-o[2][i]). The agreement may be for a maximum term of five years, … in connection therewith (see Village Law §4-400[1][c][i]). As to whether each village may establish the position of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12-0VII.9.A Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs Automation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… FBIC Automation Overview New York State pays Fringe Benefit and Indirect Costs (FBIC), as they are incurred and subsequently recovers each agency’s share of the costs from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds using established rates. A … New York State pays Fringe Benefit and Indirect Costs FBIC as they are incurred and subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9a-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs-automationMaximus, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine, on a test basis, whether Maximus, Inc. (Maximus) charged the Department of Health (DOH) for expenses that were adequately supported, … under contract C025147. We examined vouchers as part of our daily pre-audit function beginning with the service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incNorthern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… Board of Trustees governs the District and is elected by District residents. The 2013 budgeted operating … is allowed to apply the Board President’s signature with a stamp to payroll disbursements. The Board has allowed the … Do not allow payroll checks to be signed using a signature stamp. Do not allow the bookkeeper access to the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… of an additional line (approximately $10), rather than the full access charges. Although the Town established some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Opinion 90-1
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing gift of to another municipal corporation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … hazardous waste facility assessments); (contributions to public entities - school district) ENVIRONMENTAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 2006-3
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Franchise Fees (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) REAL PROPERTY -- Franchise (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… had almost complete control of the cash receipt function, without adequate oversight. In addition, receipts were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully … Related Audits/Reports of Interest City University of New York - York College: Time and Attendance Practices for … To determine whether the City University of New York CUNY adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool