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Opinion 88-59
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to pay village justice the salary of acting village justice); (retroactive payment); (salary increase for village justice) VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Acting Justice (appointment … Whether the village justice may be paid the salary budgeted for the acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Opinion 97-17
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure (applicability of county financial disclosure requirements to city and county public library) … -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 96-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (disposition of … FUNDS -- Budget Procedures (authority to supersede in village); (disposition of proceeds of sale of property) … a thirty year period for general village purposes. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4XV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the … the dates specified may not provide OSC sufficient time to conclude its review prior to the beginning of the SFS blackout period. Guide to … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsTown of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… properties with 125 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, volunteer firefighter, veteran … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… properties with 100 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The … with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials … generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210City of Glens Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-04)
… the annual SHP Training. Additionally, the City excluded seasonal employees and new hires starting in June or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/15/city-glens-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-04Public Equities
… Public Equity Program One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1160 San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 217-7030 www.leia.net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/public-equitiesReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… Background One cost-saving initiative recommended by the State’s Savings and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, … established by the Governor in January 2011 to streamline State government, was targeted at decreasing the amount of … and that further savings could be achieved as leases on remaining excess office space expire. Subsequently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… Department of Environmental Conservation's (Department) fish, wildlife, and marine resources program (Program), which includes activities such as operating fish hatcheries and game farms and managing fish and wildlife populations. The Fund's primary source of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… in ineligible costs for staff conferences. LaSalle's Board of Trustees failed to report less-than-arm's-length business … with RCM requirements pertaining to the documentation of cost allocation methodologies and preparation and maintenance of employee time and attendance sheets. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 91-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … Whether a city may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 91-41
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Tax Limitation (authority by … tax increases is not one of the specific listed questions in Town Law, §81. Further, although Town Law, §81(1)(e) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41XVII.2.A Lapsing Reports – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Chapter, Section, Law, Page and Line.) Agencies should run the report for their own GLBU by navigating to: SFS > Main Menu > … requiring OSC action that has remained on the report for more than 5 business days, they should contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2a-lapsing-reportsXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… about the payment or grant (e.g. hospital program, local road and bridge program, etc.) Project Activity is a Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologyCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… The internal auditor: develops a risk assessment and ensures proper internal controls are in … analyzing risk assessment findings and recommends changes for strengthening internal controls and reducing identified … risks. The internal auditor must report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorOn-Time Performance
… is on time if it arrives at its destination not more than six minutes after the scheduled arrival time. Train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… to $538.4 million. The County budgeted $246.6 million in State aid revenue, which may be overestimated. Four of the … by the law. Key Recommendations Monitor sales tax and State aid revenues throughout the fiscal year and make any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel … $4.1 million. Key Findings District officials did not purchase fuel in the most economical manner. The District did not ensure compliance with its vehicle use policy. The Board has not established a thorough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mTown of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pitcairn (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited claims … Board did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. Of 173 claims we reviewed totaling $620,325, 96 claims … 46 claims totaling $38,138 were paid without evidence of an audit and 26 claims totaling $15,593 did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69