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Opinion 88-61
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … of mailing to prove timeliness of) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §925: A taxpayer may not satisfy the burden of proving … You informed us that you received a school tax payment in an envelope postmarked with a date after the last day for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithfield in Madison County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… grant it exempt status. Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different criteria, including the use to … administration of the Agricultural, Persons 65 Years of Age or Older (Senior Citizens) and Veterans exemptions in 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-580
… regarding Taxes should be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … This bulletin provides agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-580-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Program) did not meet certain Program outcomes and overarching Program goals; the Department did not … complete federally required documents in a timely manner; and a significant portion of the Migrant Education Tutorial … to provide evaluation results at both the METS level and Program-wide to monitor performance against goals; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followDiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… the previous administration's wrongdoing. It was clear to me that placement agents were corrosive and unnecessary," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-lawCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget … The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-147
… Eligible employees in Negotiating Units SY, DR, F8 and 87 Background Chapter 276 of the Laws of 2008 and 2007-2011 bargaining agreements authorize the continuation of this payment and an increase in the annual earnings amount. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-147-senior-officer-series-sos-differential-increase-eligibleUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-158
… Eligible employees in Bargaining Units SY, DR, F8 and 87 Background Chapter 276 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the continuation of this payment and an increase in the annual earnings amount. Effective … Paychecks dated 4/28/10, Pay Period 1L Payment Provisions and Eligibility Criteria Non-judicial officers and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-158-senior-officer-series-sos-differential-increase-eligibleWilliamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… District is located in the Towns of Amherst, Clarence and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates … did not adequately address how reserves would be funded and used. The District’s insurance reserve has been used for self-insurance for dental and other claims, which is not an appropriate use of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274SUNY Bulletin No. SU-161
… Unit 08 may begin to be reported in Administration Pay Period 11L, paychecks dated 9/16/09 Background Pursuant … 08. Program guidelines for the Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule Program have been issued by the Governor’s Office of … to the appropriate percentage for the employee’s work schedule. The percentage must be between 70% and 95% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-161-participation-voluntary-reduction-work-schedule-vrwsRochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… corporation created in 2013 to facilitate, manage and implement designated community development projects or … of grants to acquire, perform environmental remediation and rehabilitate vacant homes for affordable owner-occupied … homes. There is no formal process to ensure a thorough and proper audit of claims is conducted prior to payment. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyVillage of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… $101,937; instead, checks were signed by the Mayor, Clerk and Board members, despite there being no authority in Village Law for the Clerk and Board members to sign checks in the absence of the … public accountant (CPA) firm retained for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years. Key Recommendations The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159State Agencies Bulletin No. 1946
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agency address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2021. … is not correct, agencies must submit corrections prior to November 19, 2021 . Requests for a gency name and address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1946-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxHighland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Background The Highland Central School District is located in the Towns of Esopus, Lloyd, Marlborough, New Paltz and Plattekill in Ulster County. The District is governed by the Board of … million. Key Findings The Board overestimated revenues in the budget starting in fiscal year 2010-11, resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358License Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… (Department) is responsible for ensuring that consumers and businesses benefit from a fair and vibrant marketplace. The Department issues licenses and permits for certain businesses operating and collects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… under contract TQ00015 for the services provided by Growe and paid reasonable prices for those services. Background In … medical health records called Meaningful Use (MU) and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at … with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at Downstate. In April 2014, Downstate entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … in April. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region … Local sales tax collections in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearBelfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… Background The Belfast Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea and New Hudson in Allegany County. The District, which operates one school … auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the policy or require District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317