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Opinion 92-54
… will not be directly affected by the bank's dealings with the town; and that the individual's duties at the bank … You have also advised us that there are several other banks located in the town that can be designated a depository … be prohibited by section 801, if at least two other banks are unwilling or unable to purchase the notes at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 89-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST … Agreement (school board member holding position in state teachers association) -- Code of Ethics (school board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-24LGAC - Archive of Reports, Statements, Meeting Minutes and Financial Plans
Archive of Reports Statements Meeting Minutes and Financial Plans from the Local Government Assistance Corporation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-reports-statements-meeting-minutes-and-financial-plansAccounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… Subject : Updated proper invoice guidance. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policies and procedures regarding a proper … Updated proper invoice guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 45
… Subject : Alternate “one-time” email address for PO dispatch. Reference : Guide to Financial … purchase order dispatch. Agencies can now enter an email address on a PO if (i) there is a need to email the PO to an email address that is different than the existing default …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/45-electronic-purchase-order-dispatchDiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. “Those who attacked the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolBrunswick Central School District - Online Banking (2020M-6)
… Determine whether the Board and District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings The Board did not adopt an online banking policy. Employees accessed nonbusiness … to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive online banking policy. Monitor computer use to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/brunswick-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-6Operational Advisory No. 25
… (OSC) has instructed SFS to execute the transaction clean-up activities necessary to ensure SFS data complies with … are encouraged to review transactions not yet complete and clean up transactions to meet these dates. Please contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/25-data-quality-advisoryComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Glenham Fire … River Fire District and the Village of Sleepy Hollow. "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Glenham Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget proposal: “Mayor Adams put … savings starting FY 2023 which will allow it to focus on managing its expired contracts, which now cover about half … Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on Mayor Adams preliminary budget proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… All counties and New York City are eligible to receive tax revenue from the sale of AUC products sold within their … the State Comptroller (OSC) is responsible for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We anticipate that … the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor Self-Service Portal at: https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… CostSaving Ideas Legal Requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsOpinion 96-10
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer into general fund) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (transfer from capital … general fund prohibited) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire district board of commissioners may not authorize the … the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund into the fire district's general fund. It may, however, authorize a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… goal of an IDA is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Cincinnatus Central … fund general fund operations during the 2012-13 fiscal year. Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – … an average of $811,000 of fund balance to fund the ensuing year’s expenditures. However, the district did not use these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… as wasteful or personal purchases. To ensure that credit cards are used only for approved and necessary expenses, … sensible internal controls. Authorizing the Use of Credit Cards Require each credit card be authorized by the governing … writing that they understand their responsibilities. Issue cards in the names of the employees for better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… Subject: Referencing a Master Contract on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is to inform Business Units … new guidelines for referencing a Master Contract ID on a voucher. As stated in Advisory Number 8 ( One Invoice Per Voucher – Business Units ) Business Units can only include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… for 2015 totaled approximately $392 million. The County Department of Social Services is responsible for providing … Oneida County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mBolton Fire District – Credit Cards (2017M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and … did not reconcile monthly credit card statements to individual receipts. The District incurred $116 in late … charges. Key Recommendations Require credit card users to submit adequate supporting documentation for credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/10/bolton-fire-district-credit-cards-2017m-180