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Opinion 88-75
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services (contract with city attorney's profit corporation law firm) GENERAL … authorize or approve the contract, or to appoint someone with those powers, unless exceptions in General Municipal … officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his municipality if he receives a direct or indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 92-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of … or fees, however, may not be imposed to generate revenues in excess of such cost for the purpose of offsetting the general cost of county government. This is in reply to your letter concerning user fees imposed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Opinion 89-60
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), (c): Although a building inspector engaged in the private business of … receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building inspector also engaging in the business of providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 89-42
… program. This is in reply to your letter concerning the investment of village funds in short term United States … is issued, the security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in a … under this program. Initially, we note that the temporary investment of municipal funds is generally governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42State Agencies Bulletin No. 2031
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the revision made to the Federal Tax Data page to support … and reflect the changes made to Form W-4 in 2020. Instead of restricting the number of withholding allowances, the … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the revision made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2031-changes-federal-tax-data-page-including-new-lock-letter-fieldsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-704
… in the employee’s record. (The waiver form can be found at: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/pfl-waiver-form ), AND … should be directed to the University Benefits Office at (646) 664-2420 or [email protected] . Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-704-city-university-new-york-cuny-paid-family-leaveDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and … looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping … to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to … submitted time records for working full days at the Buffalo district while also clocked in at the Lake Shore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyLetchworth Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-332)
… District (District) is located in the Towns of Castile, Eagle, Gainesville, Genesee Falls, Pike, Warsaw and … officials consistently over-estimated expenditures by a total of $8.3 million. These budgeting practices generated … any benefit the appropriation of fund balance would have in reducing the property tax levy. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/31/letchworth-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-332Red Hook Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-105)
… July 1, 2014 through December 17, 2015. Background The Red Hook Central School District is located in the Towns of Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Milan in Dutchess County, as well as … Red Hook Central School District Financial Management 2016M105 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/red-hook-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-105Village of Walton – Bio-Digester Capital Plan (2016M-378)
… and operate the bio-digester by sufficient amounts to warrant the substantial risks involved in the project. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-walton-bio-digester-capital-plan-2016m-378Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… $777 million, an increase of 0.2%, or $1.4 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $935 … are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-year2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Womens History Month State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthState Agencies Bulletin No. 1789
… salary amounts as follows: Annual Salary Deduction Amount Under $5,000 $7.08 $5,000 - $9,999 $10.51 $10,000 - $12,999 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1789-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseBolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… Although the Board adopted budgets that were realistic and supported for revenues, expenditures were consistently and significantly overestimated. In addition, although the … that benefits the taxpayers. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… of our audit was to determine if the Town was acquiring fuel at the lowest reasonable cost for the period January 1, … gasoline. The Town receives a fleet discount by purchasing fuel from a national gas station chain. During our audit … gallons of unleaded gasoline. The total cost of this fuel usage was approximately $184,850. Key Finding Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Village of Lyons Falls – Financial Management (2013M-393)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s management of the level of unexpended … nearly $200,000 (45 percent) over the past five years to almost $640,000 as of May 31, 2013. As a result, the … The information that the Treasurer provided to the Board did not include an estimate of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/28/village-lyons-falls-financial-management-2013m-393Town of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for … 1, 2012 through August 27, 2013. Background The Town of Milford is located in Otsego County and is governed by an … The purpose of our audit was to assess the Towns financial condition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355LaFargeville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-216)
LaFargeville Central School District Financial Condition 2016M216
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/lafargeville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-216Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-84)
… of Otego, Unadilla, Laurens, Oneonta, Butternuts, Sidney, and Franklin in Otsego and Delaware Counties. The District is governed by the Board … year were $21.2 million. Key Finding Although the Board and District management believed they were effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-84