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Opinion 92-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (representation of owners of … tax certiorari practice limited to representing the owners of property located outside the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Opinion 90-57
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … five years, and may be renewed subject to certain public hearing requirements (see Town Law, §§176[22], 184[2]-[4]). … 11-A has been challenged (see Caruso v State of New York , Supreme Court, Albany County). January 8, 1991 Jorge Batlle, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 93-22
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- … authority of law and which it was beyond its power to do" ( id .). In the latter case, the requirements of CPL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 94-18
… may not give or loan its money or property to such an organization. Accordingly, the village may not permit an … Opns St Comp No. 94-12, p __). October 31, 1994 Sanford L. Church, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Albion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not … restitution agency may not deposit into its general fund unclaimed restitution payments collected by the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… Fleury, 43, of Constable, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a D felony, in Dickinson Town Court. The … to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. … found that Fleury logged the cash receipts, but failed to deposit more than $5,400. The alleged larceny occurred from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 683
… whose base salary is below Job Rate but who are holding a longevity, needed an FIS salary to update the salary each … will apply the Performance Advance up to the appropriate Longevity Step based on the Increment Code. FIS salaries will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/683-revision-increment-code-system-security-employeesCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2016. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 1125
… issued by the IRS to certain resident and nonresident aliens, their spouses and their dependents. ITINs must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1125-new-national-id-field-editsImproper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Payments to a Dentist (Report 2012-S-52). Background Our initial audit … 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012, Medicaid made $66,402 in improper payments to a dentist, Dr. Prosper Bonsi, DMD. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/30/improper-payments-dentist-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… (GBL)>Use>Personal Data . On the Identity/Diversity tab, DOB must be populated with MM/DD/YY. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planTravel Advisory No. 2
… an Incorrect Official Station and the related chart in Exhibit A can assist the agency head with (i) understanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelCentral Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… through June 30, 2013. Background The Central Islip Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. The … Central Islip Union Free School District Financial Management 2013M380 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380Accounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… OSC and SFS will provide a class on this topic at the Fall Conference on October 26, 2021. Please refer to the Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … of long and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond tokens of appreciation. Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… does not have procedures in place to record all receipts at the time of collection and there are no procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… than was available in the general fund. The Board arrived at a tax levy it deemed necessary, but the Village rarely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109III.5 Agency Bulkload Interface to the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… the file format requirements by conducting an end-to-end test. The test ensures the SFS can successfully receive the file, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii5-agency-bulkload-interface-sfsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… and 10 villages. "After two years of tax growth being limited to less than one percent, inflation has crept up … said. "This increase is offset by rising fixed costs and limited budget options. I continue to urge local officials to … data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018Real Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local governments and school districts can levy. The following are some of the State Comptroller’s responsibilities under the Chapter 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptroller