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Opinion 97-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (filing of annual … (emphasis added) Under section 34 of the General Construction Law, the term "now," as used in a statute … or other provisions of law indicate that a different meaning or application was intended from that required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 1469
… Purpose To provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission … last day of the previous payroll period (Wednesday). Due to holiday and special processing, earlier submission deadlines are necessary to ensure that paychecks are issued timely. To assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1469-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… An audit of 10 counties found that some did not adequately test the accuracy of retail prices or test … stores). Key Findings: Nine county departments did not adopt price accuracy testing procedures – only Greene had … local law for price accuracy testing. Five departments did not perform any tests for price accuracy. The two counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersOpinion 98-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether a town may confer the benefits of Public Officers Law 18 upon employees of a town housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17Village of Lyons Falls - Board Oversight (2018M-174)
… implement compensating controls such as periodic reviews of bank reconciliations, payrolls, trial balances, and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/28/village-lyons-falls-board-oversight-2018m-174Village of Warsaw – Justice Court Operations (2021M-214)
… Justice Court (Court) collections were properly accounted for and deposited. Key Findings Although Village Court … properly monitor the Court’s monthly financial activity . For example, they did not perform adequate monthly bank … Justice Court Court collections were properly accounted for and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-warsaw-justice-court-operations-2021m-214Opinion 2001-2
… (point accumulation required in order to be credited with one year of firefighting service); (participation in … upon accumulation of points in another category) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): (1) A service award program … responses a prerequisite for the award of points for other categories of activities? Section 217(c) of the GML provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Town of Poestenkill - Credit Card Purchases (202M-34)
Determine whether the Town of Poestenkill (Town) Town Board (Board) ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/poestenkill-town-2024-34.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47)
To determine if the Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s47.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-649
4/1/90 Sal Incr for Employees in PS&T N Units
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-649.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. 85 - Attachment A
Chart used for archiving agency report in Reveal.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-cuny-85-atta.pdfStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (2019-N-1)
To determine whether NYC Department of Sanitation effectively monitors the cleanliness of NYC streets and sidewalks ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n1.pdfKingston Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2020M-103)
Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of Kingston Housing Authority (Authority) operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/kingston-housing-2020-103.pdfPersonal Income Tax
The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for paymen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-06.pdfRequest for Withdrawal from Sections 384-d and 384-e (PF5466)
For NYSLRS PFRS members to withdraw election to contribute under the provisions of Section 384-d and 384-e of the Retirement and Social Security Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5466.pdfTown of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Gilboa (Town) Assessor Chair (Assessor) properly … religious and veteran’s real property tax exemptions. Of the 408 forest land, religious and veteran’s real property … tax exemptions granted in 2022 and 2023, we reviewed 154 of the exemptions totaling $667,938 that the Assessor granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Delhi (Town) Board (Board) properly managed pool project … Aquatics Committee (Committee) to act under the auspices of the Town and organize fundraising activities that should not have been conducted as an affiliate of the Town. Inappropriately used Town funds to pay at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Village of Ocean Beach - Credit Card Usage (2022M-206)
Determine whether the Village of Ocean Beach (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that employees appropriately used Village credit cards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/ocean-beach-village-2022-206.pdfUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (2019-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s40-response.pdfVillage of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
Determine if salaries/wages were accurately paid, if leave accruals were adequately monitored and if the Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete financial records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/nelliston.pdf