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Service Retirement Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/service-retirement-benefitOpinion 2005-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of unpaid ambulance fees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §122-b; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: Towns may fix fees for … in the contract, we note that article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution prohibits gifts and loans of monies by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… program. TMA The 2024-25 Enacted State Budget introduced Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA), additional funding for … August and can use account code 3089 - State Aid, Other (Temporary Municipal Assistance) to record the receipt of TMA … related to TMA payments: Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2025, Temporary Municipal Assistance Appropriation [pdf] TMA and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaOpinion 2002-8
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … district, the district may be dissolved, subject to public hearing requirements, if the town board determines it to be … interest, the town board, on its own motion after public hearing, may dissolve and discontinue certain districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Opinion 95-31
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (compensation of incoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31DiNapoli 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-processConesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
Conesus Volunteer Fire Department Financial Controls 2014M42
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Spending by New York’s largest public authorities jumped $3.5 billion … annual filings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the … The investigation of the Port Authority of N.Y and N.J. by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Manhattan District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be … about $60,000. Questionable expenses included the costs for special events, memberships and sponsorships. Central New … were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… found opportunities for HTFC to better ensure it receives all the information it should from USDA that would allow HTFC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 98-8
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE FINANCE LAW, §162; CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political subdivision is required to … in excess of $20,000 shall be awarded by the appropriate officer, board or agency of a political subdivision or … Program in state correctional institutions pursuant to Correction Law, §184; (2) commodities and services produced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 90-28
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services (planning board member performing private engineering services for subdivisions) ZONING AND PLANNING -- … Boards (propriety of board member providing private engineering services for subdivisions) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Appendix 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 … of the department may authorize volunteer firefighters to attend training schools and courses of instruction. … 72-g also sets forth additional requirements depending on the location of the training school or course. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsPulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… adequate oversight of the Treasurer. The Board did not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Board … did not adopt a code of ethics to provide standards of conduct expected of Department personnel. Key Recommendations … duties and provide for oversight of the Treasurer. Conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. Prepare …
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)
… January 1, 2010 through December 3, 2013. Background The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department, which is governed by a … Chenango County and provides fire protection services to Plymouth Fire District residents. The District provides the … Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department Missing Funds 2014M50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Minisink Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-26)
Minisink Valley Central School District Financial Condition 2016M26
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/minisink-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-26Final Average Salary – Article 14 Benefits
… on your years of credited service and your final average salary (FAS). FAS is the average of the wages you earned … In some cases, certain restrictions may apply. Regular salary; Overtime earned in the FAS period; Holiday pay; … days is included for State Police members); Payments made as a result of working your vacation; Any form of termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/final-average-salaryCopenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: … housing authority administrative expenditures at the six authorities we audited were generally reasonable and … inappropriate expenditures to go undetected. In four of six authorities, we found either excessive compensation; lack …
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)
Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2014M171
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over