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Opinion 94-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Assessments … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (limitation on in BID) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of BID … or more villages, the limitation on district assessments in section 980-k is computed with reference to general town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Opinion 93-8
… the debt limit prescribed by Local Finance Law, §104.00. For purposes of determining the amount of outstanding … variable rate debt which bears interest at rates and for periods specified at the time of issuance. Finally, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8DiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… to outdoor destinations, with attendance at state parks 9.1% higher in 2023 than 2020. This is DiNapoli’s third … pandemic in 2020. During the pandemic, New York lost $10.9 billion in economic activity from travel and tourism, but … (2024) The Tourism Industry in NYC: Reigniting the Return (2021) Tourism Sector Dashboard … Tourism in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysState Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… Eligible new employees who have not opted to become a union member will see a $0.00 current Agency Shop Fee … the calendar year. Eligible employees who opt to become a union member will see the appropriate current and YTD union … agency shop fees from being automatically deducted from employee paychecks. Until these changes have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1660-agency-shop-feesOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The … benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… out corruption at all levels. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” Fleury was in charge of … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1125
… Actions PayServ now has edits which prevent the following from being populated in the National ID field by both the AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1125-new-national-id-field-editsTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… Seven capital projects were completed but not closed in the accounting records, and bank reconciliations were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the Project’s authorization, the Project is expected to … Closely oversee the remainder of the Project and determine how to finance shortfalls. Prepare, approve and monitor budgets for each capital project and amend as needed. Approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… appropriations by an average of more than $2 million a year. Allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory … $227,000 which can fund average unemployment expenditures for 78 years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly … officials generally disagreed with our findings. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for and to promptly identify discrepancies. The Justices also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s $109.4 billion FY 2025 preliminary budget … economic growth, which requires vigilant monitoring of finances and management of operations. A take down of larger-than-historical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… 2026, but this funding is not yet assured, and savings have not been identified. The MTA must hold up its end of the … however, the authority must do its part to ensure any funds provided are maximized to increase ridership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planTown of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… access to the financial system and online banking to a third party and by not ensuring proper segregation of duties or other mitigating controls were in place. For perspective, the firm was allowed to disburse $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Taxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections for consumption and use taxes, New York State’s second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… These weaknesses prevent proper monitoring and accounting for hazardous materials, compliance with legal requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings The Supervisor did not … totaling $199,000 and fund transfers totaling $874 in the accounting records. She recorded one deposit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… of program participants did not meet performance measures. A decrease in services provided by an agency went unnoticed for four months. Officials did not ensure a contract price … they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue officials raised in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162