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Opinion 94-10
… a town may establish a joint human rights commission for the portion of the town located outside a village, and … neither article 12-D nor any other State statute provides for the establishment and operation of a part-town human … they shall have the power to enter into agreements for the performance of their "respective" powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: New York City … issued in January 2012, found that the department did not place enough priority on ensuring that computer assets … in July 2011, examined the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) oversight of grant activity. Auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… Findings Unassigned fund balance increased from $66,600 to $134,300 (102 percent) from 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three years’ worth of … 39 percent less than budgeted appropriations from 2014 to 2017. The Board has not established any formal reserves or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Niagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through January 30, 2015. … nine members who are appointed by the County Legislature. For our audit period, the IDA reported 142 active projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectFulton City School District – Non-Payroll Cash Disbursements (2017M-144)
… was to determine whether District officials established a sufficient segregation of duties or compensating controls … Background The Fulton City School District is located in the City of Fulton and the Towns of Granby, Minetto, Oswego, Palermo, Scriba and Volney in Oswego County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/fulton-city-school-district-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-2017m-144Greece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… 21, 2017. Background The Greece Public Library is located in the Town of Greece in Monroe County. The Library, which received its charter … New York State Board of Regents in 1958, is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… and protected information technology assets used in its business environment against unauthorized use, access … Authority is a public benefit corporation established in 1949, providing water supply to approximately 550,000 … has 696 network user accounts that have not been used in the last six months, with 75 accounts that have not logged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… expenses. The County’s general fund has had to subsidize a significant portion of both enterprise funds’ operations … $2.8 million to subsidize two enterprise funds in the 2014 proposed budget. Key Recommendation The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… to determine whether the Board conducted an appropriate cost-benefit analysis when deciding whether to lease or purchase school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsHartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… 10, 2017. Background The Hartsdale Fire Company is located in the Town of Greenburg and provides fire protection for a 4.5 square mile area. The Company is governed by a … of Trustees. For the period 2015 through 2017, $52,550 in Foreign Fire Insurance (FFI) revenue was received. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Town of Lincklaen – Board Oversight (2017M-37)
… implement internal controls to lessen the risks associated with the lack of segregation of duties in the disbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-lincklaen-board-oversight-2017m-37Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … 1, 2015 through August 1, 2017. Background The Village of Blasdell is located in the Town of Hamburg in Erie County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195More About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… These benefits are provided by Sections 375-b and 375-c of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … York State Legislature. PFRS members employed by the City of Yonkers who joined July 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010 … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planTown of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that … balance and using the excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Revise the fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… compensating controls. It also did not conduct an audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and annual financial report. … that did not benefit taxpayers. A Trustee, as co-owner of a local hardware store, had a prohibited conflict of interest. 1 She received a direct or indirect monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… (Village) officials have not adopted realistic budgets and the general fund available 1 fund balance has increased … financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt … and capital plans, including a fund balance policy. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… fund one-time expenditures and needed reserves or reduce real property taxes. Develop and adopt budgets based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Cost-of-Living Adjustment – State Police Plan
… You will begin receiving an annual COLA when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/cost-living-adjustmentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-367
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases … 5/14/09 Background The rate increases are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s Consent Determination … 23, 2009. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To increase the hourly rate(s), the agency must submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-367-salary-rate-increases-cuny-electriciansNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… protect public employee unions. But we must stand together to defend unions and working families in all parts of our … fight further attacks by special interest groups that mean to undermine decades of progress. "Labor remains the backbone … and promote safe working conditions. "I will continue to call for policies that not only help to create new jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-case