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Opinion 92-2
… the Town Law, a zone for a portion of the district which is served by the hydrants of a private water company. … The cost involved in procuring the use of fire hydrants is a charge against the fire district to be paid by fire … purpose of such zoning provided for in section 176(27) is "to permit one rate of taxation...for that portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2XII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… Create a regular voucher using the Special Use Vendor ID assigned to the Advance Account. This Vendor ID starts with “041.” To find the Vendor ID for a specific account, use the “Find an Existing Value” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountXII.6.G Paying Debt Service – XII. Expenditures
… Vendor Management Unit (VMU) has created a Vendor ID to associate with every New York State Debt Service … IDs follow the schema “03DSXXX001”. In the actual Vendor ID, X will equal the debt service number assigned to each … must be paid using the appropriate “11” or “10” Vendor ID assigned to the vendor. Process and Document Preparation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6g-paying-debt-serviceCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… Authority (Authority) complied with payment card industry security standards. The audit covered the period January 1, … compliance with PCI DSS and implement recommendations made in a preliminary report and confidential draft report … identified in the initial report. However, improvements are still needed. Of the two prior audit recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the … tuition refund. Students in such schools are also eligible to have their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter … Tuition Reimbursement Account Special Revenue Fund (TRA), to protect the financial interests of these students. Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Enforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Report 2017-S-12 ). About the Program Our initial report, which was issued … 10, 2018, examined whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) properly assessed surcharges at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followCity of Fulton – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-184-F)
… properly manage capital projects. Background The City is located in Oswego County. The City is governed by an elected seven-member Common Council … comprising the Mayor and six Councilors. The Mayor is the City’s chief executive officer. The Chamberlain is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/12/24/city-fulton-audit-follow-2021m-184-fNewfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-238)
… to evaluate the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 to May 22, 2013. Background The Newfield … District’s total fund balance by $521,000 over a five-year period. Some of the surplus funds were transferred to various … than $1.3 million over the actual obligations for the same period. The adjustment of the overfunded reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-238Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition … January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Stanford is located in Dutchess County and has population … Town of Stanford Financial Condition 2013M225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225SUNY Bulletin No. SU-261
… Purpose To notify SUNY agencies of a new deduction code for after tax (ROTH) contributions to the 403(b) plan … SUNY payroll staff will need to enter deduction code 412 for 403(b) ROTH participants on the General Deductions Panel … the employee’s enrollment is complete. Main Menu > Payroll for North America > Employee Pay Data USA > Deductions > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-261-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-sunyDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… P. DiNapoli. As of March 2nd, 6 percent, or 36, of the 601 school districts that reported, indicated that they will … with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. For the 601 school districts that have filed their tax cap reports, … reports, nearly 13 percent of school districts (76 of 601 districts reporting) are facing a “negative” levy limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capOpinion 91-17
… supplies and services. The term "municipal hospital" is not defined in General Municipal Law, §103(8). This … applies to Public Health Law, §2803-a, that definition is also applicable to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 … pain, injury, deformity or physical condition .... There is no authority for a municipality to make purchases for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Opinion 88-72
… of a town sewer district within the county district. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the formation of a town … sewer district. You indicate that a portion of the town is within the boundaries of a county sewer district. You … with facilities in a nearby city. You ask whether it is permissible for the town to establish a sewer district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial audit report, Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ). Background The … Medicaid managed care premium rates, which are based, in part, on the allowable administrative costs of managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1909
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s upcoming automatic processing and provide guidance on … All Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 01 represented by NYSCOPBA are affected. Background Chapter … are taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment and income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1909-april-2021-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… January 2015 determined that, for the 27-month period of Oct. 1, 2011 through Dec. 31, 2013, Medicaid inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-51
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund (procedure for abolition of); (use of … lake) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-c(1)(b), 6-d: Moneys in a repair reserve fund may be expended for the dredging of a … annually or at shorter intervals. Where all moneys in a repair reserve fund have been expended and the town board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Opinion 92-14
… mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); LIEN … made to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court order only when either (1) a certificate of satisfaction or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 2190
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2024 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease. … York State Department of Financial Services announced the 2024 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee … employee premium deduction for Paid Family Leave in 2024 will be $333.25 per year. Effective Dates: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2190-2024-nys-paid-family-leave-rate-decreaseAccounts Payable Advisory No. 66
… : Updated Reporting Process for the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets Reference : Guide to Financial Operations: … Chapter XII.10.E – Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets Guidance : To enable the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to carry out its fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/66-reporting-process-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assets