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Opinion 90-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Local Laws … could supersede a special act of the State Legislature with respect to the recipient of foreign fire insurance tax … construction requiring consideration of the plain meaning of the statute, the relevant legislative history and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8Opinion 91-26
… -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) -- Codes of … Family Relationships (contract between public library and firm employing library board member's daughter) -- Interest … In Contract (library board member in contract with firm employing daughter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… shelters instead of specialized facilities. Delays in client placement: DHS’ informal policy says clients should be … of the 17,244 homeless individuals who were in DHS’ Client Demographic Report and examined their current … or death to themselves or others. In one instance, a client was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthOpinion 91-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Disability … section 207-a(2) is subject to the employment restrictions in section 207-a(6). You ask whether a disabled firefighter … salary upon service for a prescribed period of time in the grade or title (see, e.g., Civil Service Law, §130[1]; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… year’s appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by 57 percentage points. Adopted budgets overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Ordinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are … the last date you were receiving salary, on an authorized medical leave of absence, or receiving Workers’ Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are … the last date you were receiving salary, on an authorized medical leave of absence, or receiving Workers’ Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for overpayments we identified, recover $426,637 in … to help detect and prevent erroneous UI benefit payments. For a complete copy of Report 2018-UI-01, click here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Copenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls were adequate … 2015. Background The Copenhagen Fire Department is located in the Town of Denmark, Lewis County. The Department, which … disbursement activities of the Department and its Drill Team. Department officials do not audit the accounts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Report 2016-S-90 ). Background Our … and provided adequate oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) awards to ensure grant funds were … Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants ( 2016-S-90 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the marriage ends. Retirement benefits could be affected in any of the following ways: An ex-spouse may be entitled to … that provides a continuing benefit to their ex-spouse in the event of the member’s death; An ex-spouse may be … Any division of retirement benefits must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) — a legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda is located in the City of North Tonawanda and was established in 1903 by a special act of the State Legislature, which was subsequently amended in 1906. The Association is governed by a nine-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-92 ). Background Our initial audit, … 2016, found that all 14 accounts were opened after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, … These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Medgar Evers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followBatavia City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-160)
… 2012 through March 10, 2016. Background The Batavia City School District is located in the City of Batavia and the … Batavia City School District Financial Condition 2016M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/batavia-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-160Addison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… Background The Addison Central School District is located in the Towns of Addison, Cameron, Canisteo, Erwin, Lindley, … Rathbone, Thurston, Troupsburg, Tuscarora and Woodhull in Steuben County. The District, which operates three schools … general fund appropriations by 9 percent, resulting in a combined operating surplus of $6.4 million. Appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30Management of Energy Consumption
… officials have been effectively managing their agency's energy consumption. The audit covers the period April 1, 2006 … directs State agencies and public authorities to be more energy efficient and environmentally proactive. It requires … them to reduce, by December 31, 2010, their respective energy consumption in all buildings by 35 percent relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionVillage of Richfield Springs – Justice Court (S9-14-1)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through November 30, … Mayor and four Trustees, is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management and financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-richfield-springs-justice-court-s9-14-1Town of Queensbury – Justice Court (S9-14-2)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, … is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management and financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-queensbury-justice-court-s9-14-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 308
… April 1, 2002 OSC Actions Position Pool IDs: The account code for the position pool IDs will automatically be charged … canceled. Deleting Position Pools: If a position pool is no longer used by the agency and should be deleted, please … notify Kathleen Potter at (518) 486-1000. Please make sure no position numbers are tied to the position pool that is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/308-fiscal-year-changes-budget-year-2002State Agencies Bulletin No. 300
… agencies of changes in withholding allowances and maximum Social Security Tax. Affected Employees All employees. … each year. Copies of the forms may be obtained from IRS. Social Security- Medicare Deductions The 2002 Social Security tax will be calculated at 6.2% on the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/300-changes-federal-income-tax-withholding-tables-earned-income-tax-credits