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Opinion 89-31
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- … number of qualified persons. Initially, we note that it is well-established in this State that government by … (see also MacFarlin v O'Leary , 245 App Div 164, 281 NYS 112 [1935], in which a city local law providing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Opinion 94-19
… an overall discount of twenty-five percent or less. The face amount at maturity of "zero coupon bonds" issued between … the local government's debt limit. You ask whether the face amount of "zero coupon bonds" (i.e. deep discount bonds … debt limit or whether only the difference between the face amount and the discount is chargeable. You also ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Opinion 2010-2
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER DISTRICTS -- Property (sale of unneeded … Town Law §§ 198 (12) (a) nor 215 (8), nor any other statute, however, requires that the sale or lease of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Overtime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… rates for SFY 2024-25 are available. Employers who have been using enhanced reporting since April 2022: Action … are owed a refund of contributions. We will work with you to refund contribution overpayments in the next few … they should for the upcoming fiscal year. What You Need to Do View Notification to Access Summary Page View the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
… Council adopted a resolution authorizing publication for hearing of a local law authorizing the City to override the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5Applying for Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … in each benefit description. If you need help, you can call or write us, or make an appointment to speak with an … you can fulfill the filing requirements by mailing the document to us. We will consider it filed when it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/applying-benefitsCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … general fund budget for the debt payment, or transfer funds as appropriate. Modify the budget for police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12SUNY Bulletin No. SU-135
… effective April 1, 2007. Affected Employees SUNY employees in Bargaining Unit 08 who meet the eligibility criteria … receive the above appointments after the initial payment in Pay Period 1 but effective on or before July 1, 2007 are … Agency Actions To process the $500 salary increase in Pay Period 1, agencies must submit a Job Action Request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-135-april-1-2007-500-salary-increase-employees-representedApplying for Benefits – Career Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … in each benefit description. If you need help, you can call or write us or make an appointment to speak with an … you can fulfill the filing requirements by mailing the document to us. We will consider it filed when it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … in each benefit description. If you need help, you can call or write us, or make an appointment to speak with an … you can fulfill the filing requirements by mailing the document to us. We will consider it filed when it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of … had the strongest growth at 27.1%, while Norwich had the biggest decline at -6.2%. Gas Collections Dropped: A steep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following School Districts: Amityville [pdf] , … Learning Standards would provide better assurance that online CRPs provide intensive instruction in a subject that … of students in CRP courses. … Helping Students Get Course Credit Credit Recovery Programs in School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … audited did not always appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy (Happiness House) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … ended June 30, 2013. Background Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger Lakes region of … disabilities in Geneva, Canandaigua, and Waterloo, NY. Happiness House is reimbursed for preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period … July 31, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business … Revenue Service Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) match where appropriate, to validate vendor information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Report … is the use of a device to inflate and deflate a patient’s lungs. Mechanical ventilation provides the force …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible for auditing claims or creating a separate position having that responsibility. The following … for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the City will incur revenue shortfalls in each of these funds for 2013; however, the City planned for the 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21