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Opinion 2011-1
… a "development corporation" or "corporation"). The issue arises in connection with questions concerning the … the individuals' salary, workers' compensation premiums, social security taxes, health insurance expenses, and travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1Opinion 2003-6
… is in reply to your inquiry concerning taxes levied to support the operation a police department in a town that … its own police department. You ask whether town taxes to support the town police department are to be levied only … police department are not subject to town taxation to support the town police department. Former Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-6Opinion 2008-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-g: Absent a special act of the State Legislature, a fire district may not make cash refunds … determined are no longer needed for capital purposes. You state that a fire district created a capital reserve fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Estimated Invoice
… purposes and approximates your final annual invoice. If you have the Billing Security Role, we notify you when your … invoice is available in Retirement Online . Please do not send payment for your estimated invoice. You will … Security Administrator assigns this role to contacts who need to view billing information. (Return to Top) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/estimated-invoiceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1092
… of New York State, Inc., and has changed the narrative description of Benefit Program 31C to PBANYS Agency Law … Unit 31. As a result, OSC has changed the narrative description printed on pay stubs and advice statements for … Svcs Hrly (PBA LES Hr). OSC will automatically update the Job Data and Position Management records of affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1092-new-union-bargaining-unit-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The division awarded SICG funding to qualified recipients in accordance with its requirements. The division assessed … auditors did identify certain process deficiencies in the areas of monitoring and documentation. Port Authority … property, but the AI is obsolete, having been last updated in October 1990. Auditors also found the AI does not reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesXII.10.B Business Continuity Plan – Critical Payments During an Emergency – XII. Expenditures
… will be coordinated through the Director of the Bureau of State Expenditures at (518) 402-4104. Critical … the Business Unit should submit its explanation to the Bureau of State Expenditures as to why the payment needs to … contact the Business Unit and discuss the decision. If the Bureau of State Expenditures decides to accept the payment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10b-business-continuity-plan-critical-payments-during-emergencyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Chazy , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver Creek , Town of Windsor and … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Chazy Village of Freeville Village of Silver Creek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Manual Therapy Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To SED: Review the recommended disallowances resulting from our audit and make the appropriate adjustments to Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/manual-therapy-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also … host utility. The utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas but energy service companies (ESCOs) can sell … thermostats to raise air conditioner settings and lower heating settings. Resources Energy-cost saving ideas in audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 683
… new Increment Codes have been created to reflect only one meaning for each Increment Code. Under the previous Increment … recalculation due to eligibility for a Performance Advance in the lower grade. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 01, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/683-revision-increment-code-system-security-employeesCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… to review City officials’ financial management practices and the collection of overdue real property taxes and ambulance service charges for the period April 1, 2013 … did not provide the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… separate from the Town of Georgetown and Madison County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … or that annual financial reports were prepared and filed in a timely manner. The Board did not annually audit the … and that annual financial reports are filed with OSC in a timely manner. Annually audit the Treasurer’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programChamplain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Champlain Joint Youth Program is a joint activity established among the Villages of Champlain … Champlain Joint Youth Program Oversight of Financial Activities 2017M21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… to August 31, 2012. Background Wayne County is located in Central New York, covers approximately 600 square miles, … $10 million as of December 31, 2011, with no plans in place for the use of these balances. Key Recommendations … use and reduce the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund. Adopt policies and establish procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… condition for the period July 1, 2012 through September 10, 2013. Background The Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union … However, the deficit started declining in the 2009-10 fiscal year when the New York State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialTown of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… controls over the Justice Court's financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $985,000. Key Findings The … with OSC. The Board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Town officials made purchases without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350