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Opinion 88-38
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL … are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 96 - 14
… COLLEGES -- Conflicts of Interest (purchases from hardware store owned by college trustee) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- … and Sales (community college purchasing from hardware store owned by college trustee) EDUCATION LAW, §6304(6); … year, the college purchases supplies from a hardware store owned by the trustee and the sum of the purchases plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Opinion 92-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (necessity to address only a single subject) -- Terms of Office (single local law may increase terms of several … Whether a town in a county not having a board of supervisors may by the adoption of a single local law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-22
… Purpose To provide information regarding this procedural change. Affected Employees … codes PAY/CSL (Correct Salary). Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit … To provide information regarding this procedural change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-22-change-longevity-payment-eligibility-employeesDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead … Since 2011, Sheingold was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to … million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to public service make him an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerMarlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through November 14, 2013. … with approximately 2,000 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $50.6 million. … competition from potential vendors and award the contract for report card services on the basis of a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessCity of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… by a seven-member Common Council. The 2015 general fund budget totaled approximately $64.7 million. Key Findings Since at least 1999, the City issued debt to finance the purchase of items that are normally purchased … the respective expenditures per capita were $51.36. Health insurance costs increased by approximately $1 million, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280State Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per … December 24, 2007 and impacts those employees electing to join the Optional Retirement Program and who do not direct their own investments. In order to comply with this Final Regulation, TIAA/CREF has notified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… educational corporation that operates as a charter school in the City of Rochester in Monroe County. The School, which was granted a five-year … of Regents of the University of the State of New York in December 2013, is overseen by a seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mSaranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… Background The Saranac Central School District is located in the Towns of Beekmantown, Black Brook, Dannemora, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler Falls in Clinton County. The District, which operates four schools … performed by the payroll clerk. The Superintendent, or in his absence the Business Administrator, should compare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… to evaluate the District’s controls over fuel inventory for the period July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $99.5 … book inventory and reconcile it to the physical inventory for each type of fuel. Since employees did not record the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… Robust increases to reserves will better prepare us for future downturns and challenges. “I remain concerned … it hinders our future, which is why I proposed a roadmap for reform to impose meaningful limits on debt and ban … backdoor borrowing. This proposal can serve as the basis for discussion and action to give more power back to voters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… years. The District’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit because it includes a tax levy of $23,105,027, which is within the limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the traveler’s supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process and Document Preparation: To process a payment to a military address using the SFS, … This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressTown of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
Town of Summerhill Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring 2013M27
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for … January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The Town of Minetto is located in Oswego County, is approximately 6 … Town of Minetto Financial Condition 2013M284 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background … If the Board believes it is necessary to accumulate money for a future planned purpose, it should consider formally establishing authorized reserves as provided for in statute. The Board may also choose to use the excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a population … Town of Big Flats Financial Management 2013M170 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170