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Town of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… services. Adopt policies for Internet use, implement web filtering software and review web usage logs for unauthorized personal Internet use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Charter School of Inquiry – Student Enrollment and Billing (2017M-74)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine student enrollment and billing processes for the … was not always adequately supported. Certain billings to school districts of residence were not accurate. School … and exit dates used for billing. Credit back money due to school districts of residence as a result of errors made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/charter-school-inquiry-student-enrollment-and-billing-2017m-74Village of Freeville – Time Attendance and Leave Accruals (2017M-24)
… officials adopted adequate payroll policies and procedures for the period June 1, 2015 through December 2, 2016. … located in the Town of Dryden in Tompkins County and has a population of approximately 520. The Village is governed by … Trustees. General and sewer fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $410,464. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/12/village-freeville-time-attendance-and-leave-accruals-2017m-24Village of Scottsville – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices … June 1, 2013 through June 17, 2015. Background The Village of Scottsville is located in Monroe County. The Village, … Village of Scottsville Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/13/village-scottsville-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-165Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… water and electric financial duties or provide oversight of her work. As a result, the Deputy had complete control … controls, such as providing additional oversight of the Deputy’s work. Village officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… 2013 through 2017, unrestricted fund balances increased by nearly 100 to 200 percent. The Board has not adequately … collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… fruits; poultry and eggs; and aquaculture (e.g., fish, clams). Since the start of its wine industry in 1973, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a former Troy Housing Authority … County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for their partnership in safeguarding the public’s … those who abuse the public trust are held accountable,” James said . “This case underscores our shared commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingAudit Advisory Committee
… pursuant to regulation (11 NYCRR 136-2), reviews and reports to the Comptroller on the annual internal and external audit processes related to the Retirement System and the Common Retirement Fund and on the Comprehensive … Reviews and reports to the Comptroller on the annual internal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/audit-advisory-committeeXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … legislative employee or political party chairman or firm or association of which such person is a member, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawOpinion 88-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … State so long as the town retains an ownership interest in the building during the term of the bonds. You ask whether … a building for State Police use on State land located in the town and finance the cost by the issuance of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26XIII.4.C Travel Mileage Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… reimbursements for mileage are not taxable to the employee. Reimbursements above these allowances are taxable to the employee. Standard Mileage Rates The following resources … Vehicle Standard Rate Motorcycle Mileage Rate January 1, 2026 0.725 0.705 January 1, 2025 0.700 0.680 January 1, 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4c-travel-mileage-ratesOpinion 91-51
… on a benefit basis are "assessed upon each ... parcel of land at the time and in the manner ..." provided for the levy … in section 9-a(1)(b) excludes the proceeds from the sale of obligations and other moneys "which, by law, may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-51Opinion 98-9
… ambulance district must receive those services without a fee or charge. This is in response to your inquiry concerning … You ask whether the ambulance company may impose a fee on those making use of the company's services within the district and provide for the payment of that fee to the company. Town Law, §198(10-f)(a) prescribes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 2001-13
… Speakerkits , 832 NY2d 814, 611 NYS2d 488; New York State Pub. Empls. Fedn. v City of Albany , 72 NY2d 96, 531 NYS2d … such limitations are expressly authorized by statute." ( Pub. Empls. Fedn , supra , 72 NY2d at 101, 531 NYS2d at 772; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13XII.10.D Monitoring Moving Services – XII. Expenditures
… agencies must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ (OGS) … that agencies become familiar with these requirements. The moving services contract is a multi-award contract that … vendors to ensure the agency receives the best value for moving services. The OGS Moving Services centralized contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10d-monitoring-moving-servicesMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) for pharmacy services in addition to Medicaid (e.g., … is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, FFS pharmacy providers are required to coordinate benefits with … period, Gainwell’s third-party liability recoveries on FFS pharmacy payments totaled almost $53 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: MTA Fiscal Outlook Continues To Improve but Uncertainties Tied to Federal Actions Cloud Future
… The stability of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances is increasingly reliant on its ability to … including rolling stock purchases and extending the Second Avenue Subway and the MTA looks on pace to reach its goal of … has also put nearly $7 billion in funding for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 under review, however, the project is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-mta-fiscal-outlook-continues-improve-uncertainties-tied-federal-actions-cloud-futureViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a DRO on file that requires a member to elect a specific pension payment option and name the ex-spouse as beneficiary, … of settlement, the Comptroller, at their discretion , may change the option election or designation to comply with the … separation agreement, and all filed DROs. If the member’s pension payment option election is changed, the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droReporting Tax Abatements as Required by GASB Statement No. 77
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to local governments and school districts on the financial statement reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/tax-abatements.pdf