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Opinion 98-2
… or prohibiting the use of personal equipment at a fire scene and, even in the absence of such a rule or regulation, … or prohibiting the use of personal equipment at a fire scene and, even in the absence of such a rule or regulation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2XIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… Director of a psychiatric center Yes, for agencies with these structures State Agency - Deputy for … the credit card rebate of an agency. Yes, for agencies with credit card programs State Agency – Fleet Card … for the fleet card program of an agency. Yes, for agencies with fleet card programs State Agency – Procurement Card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… work. The Board did not audit claims before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s … The Treasurer did not file annual financial reports with the State Comptroller’s Office or the Board in a timely … In addition, the Clerk of the Legislature did not audit 26 claims totaling $76,804 before payment and approved 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1962
… Maintenance Allowance if the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an … of ANN, HRY, or BIW (only if the employee has a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason code of Paid … in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1962-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1875
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Division of Military and Naval Affairs – BU47 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background Article 39 of the 2016-2021 DMNA Agreement between the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1875-2020-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… as of July 1, 2026. 7 Replaced the 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment income of certain institutions of … of terrorism. 11 FFY 2026 Budget Appropriations Final House and Senate action on federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 … Security and Public Safety Threats , June 4, 2025. 11 Fox News, Rubio’s State Department yanks more than 6K student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationClaryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine budgeting practices for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over selected … to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of Company approval; the Treasurer did not perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mGreenville Fire District – Capital Reserve (2014M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s funding of its capital reserve for the period of January 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/greenville-fire-district-capital-reserve-2014m-64Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… 31, 2014. Background The County of Otsego is located in Central New York State and has approximately 62,000 residents. The County is … individuals and families, for which the program cost in 2013 and 2014 totaled almost $1.9 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97Town of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… Determine whether the Board: Provided adequate oversight of the Town’s budgeting and financial operations to ensure … Key Findings The Board’s continual appropriation of nonexistent fund balance has weakened the financial condition of the town-wide (TW) general fund and central water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District operations to ensure financial activity was … books and records to ensure the timely submission of required reports. Conducted an annual audit of the Treasurer’s books and records, as required by law. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Agency properly … billed, collected and distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in a timely manner for the period January 1, … Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency Controls Over Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overTown of Canaan – Board Oversight (2017M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls over the Town’s … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background The Town of Canaan is located in Columbia County and has a population … Town of Canaan Board Oversight 2017M183 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-canaan-board-oversight-2017m-183Tapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… used a competitive process to procure goods and services for the period July 1, 2015 through July 26, 2017. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school that is not under the local school board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203Town of Dannemora – Part-Town Activities (2017M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials properly … January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Dannemora, which includes the Village of Dannemora within … Town of Dannemora PartTown Activities 2017M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-dannemora-part-town-activities-2017m-215Town of McDonough – Financial Operations (2017M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … quotes and maintaining documentation are communicated to and complied with by Town officials and employees. Audit claims prior to payment to ensure they are for proper and valid charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/15/town-mcdonough-financial-operations-2017m-120Washingtonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-129)
… The Washingtonville Central School District is located in the Town of Blooming Grove and includes the Village of Washingtonville and part of the Towns of Cornwall, Hamptonburgh and New Windsor in Orange County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/washingtonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-129Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) — subject to pension caps and limitations — is 50 percent of the previous year’s annual rate of inflation (never less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/cost-living-adjustmentNorwich City School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-198)
… fund balance each year, including $1.5 million to finance the 2018- 19 budget when only $283,749 was available to fund operations. As a result, the District ended 2017-18 … financial plan that was unrealistic when compared to the adopted budgets. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-198