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Opinion 2005-1
… of a lien on real property (see Municipal Home Rule Law §10 [1][a][ii][9-a]) 3 and commencement of civil actions. We … 3 A lien imposed pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law §10(1)(a)(ii)(9-a) may not, absent express statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1New York’s Stubbornly High Rates of Chronic Absenteeism
The classroom disruptions caused by the pandemic have had a lingering negative impact on New York’s students. As schools transitioned back to in-person instruction, chronic absenteeism rates increased sharply and have remained high, especially among vulnerable student populations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/missing-school-ny-chronic-absenteeism.pdfOther Bulletin No. 60
… Withholding Recommendation If the agency determines the full or partial value of the April 2020 SCF M/C Performance … Absence/SKL (Sick Lv), Paid Leave of Absence/19P (FEPSLA PD LV PARTIAL)*, or Paid Leave of Absence/FMC (EFMLA PD LV … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (AJR, ARC, ARO, and Retro (RXX)) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-60-april-2021-state-university-construction-fund-scfOther Bulletin No. 59
… the State University Construction Fund instructions for processing the April 2020 SCF M/C Performance Advances. … and the Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1142, provide for payment of performance advances on April 1, 2020 to … 04/01/2019 Salary Schedule. The agency must also review all subsequent rows to determine if additional updates are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-59-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scfPortville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-384)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, … and Genesee in Allegany County and the Towns of Olean and Portville in Cattaraugus County. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/portville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-384Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … D. Young Central School District is located in the Towns of Stark, Columbia, Danube, German Flats, Little Falls and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-conditionLansing Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-256)
… Background The Lansing Central School District is located in the Towns of Dryden, Groton and Lansing in Tompkins County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,200 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/lansing-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-256DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Strong tax collections, coupled with an unprecedented infusion of federal aid, give the state … from final returns and extension requests associated with annual filings increased this year. Fiscal year-to-date … The state’s General Fund ended the first quarter with a balance of just under $15.5 billion, $5.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… corporation which offers assistance, including commercial loans and exemptions from certain taxes, to attract, retain … for the three entities. The Agency retains additional rent payments from long-term leases that were executed prior to … affected taxing jurisdictions. The Agency made commercial loans of its own money without statutory authority. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardOpinion 2002-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when no … constructed and no debt outstanding) TOWN LAW §§195, 202-c: When a water district was established more than three … requirements, if the town board determines it to be in the public interest. Certified copies of the board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Erie 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 … necessity and appropriateness. Review the Internet usage log to ensure compliance with the computer use policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… only appropriate fund balance that will actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that … reserves and reducing property taxes. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Madison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procuring professional services for the … Background The Madison Central School District is located in the Towns of Eaton, Madison and Stockbridge in Madison … in Oneida County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 490 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mX.7 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES A Customer is an entity providing or owing monies to the State or one of … and manage revenue contracts. Information about customers is stored in the New York State Customer File, which consists … relationships with Business Units. The use of Customers is required for revenue contracts in the SFS, for Interagency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… forests and a stable forest economy, New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in … review of separation payment calculations was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Port Washington Fire Department – Budgeting (2015M-209)
… January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. Background The Port Washington Fire Department is located in Nassau County and … Estates, Flower Hill, Manorhaven, Plandome Manor, Port Washington North and Sands Point to provide fire protection … Port Washington Fire Department Budgeting 2015M209 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/port-washington-fire-department-budgeting-2015m-209Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13
… vouchers should contact the SFS Help Desk for assistance: phone 518-457-7737 (toll-free 877-737-4185), e-mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsState Police Bulletin No. SP-191
… Association and provides for retroactive General Salary increases and increases to other payments effective … 2019 Salary Increase in the salary reported in the Pay Rate field. The 04/01/2017 Salary Schedule must be used to … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-191-april-2018-and-april-2019-retroactive-salary-increases-state-police