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Plymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… June 16, 2014. Background The Plymouth Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … Town of Plymouth, located in Chenango County. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Opinion 88-36
… of a sheriff does not preclude a county from providing a defense or from purchasing liability insurance to protect a … a local law enacted by that County requiring the county attorney to defend county officers in civil litigation was … Public Officers Law, §18, which generally authorizes the defense and indemnification of public officials, the Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36DiNapoli: State's Tuition Assistance Program Not Keeping Up With Inflation, Tuition Costs
… so that TAP continues to be a useful support for families is needed to help New York retain talent and ensure students … need to succeed.” The decline in recipients since 2008 is partially related to the fall in high school graduates and … for the maximum annual TAP award of $5,665 in AY 2025-26, an income ceiling that has not changed for 30 years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-states-tuition-assistance-program-not-keeping-inflation-tuition-costsBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – New Career Plan
… benefit at age 63. The amount of your vested benefit is based on your service, age at retirement and the salary you earned when you were an active member. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… benefit at age 63. The amount of your vested benefit is based on your service, age at retirement and the salary you earned when you were an active member. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public … when you were an active member. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/becoming-eligible-benefitWalton Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-118)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through January 13, 2014. … with approximately 1,025 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $20 … and officials appropriated about $552,000 of fund balance for 2014-15. The Board has not prepared and implemented a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/walton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-118Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… You can use Retirement Online to electronically file the information that is listed on your Resolution instead of mailing the paper form to NYSLRS. By submitting the … Attn: Pension Integrity Bureau 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244 The hard copy must be certified by the board clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/filing-resolutionWyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… $50,000. Key Recommendations Procure professional services in accordance with District policy. Ensure any deviations … circumstances are approved by the Board and documented in the minutes. Enter into written agreements establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Cornwall Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-148)
… 30, 2015. Background The Cornwall Central School District is located in Orange County in the Villages and Town of … schools, with approximately 3,200 students. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/cornwall-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-148Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Westchester County) District officials procured goods and services in accordance with state law and the … to provide guidance to the claims auditor. BOCES made 22,236 claims for disbursements totaling $260.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsABLE Residency
… State residency requirement for designated beneficiaries in the New York ABLE program. Memo Bill Text Status … State residency requirement for designated beneficiaries in the New York ABLE program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/able-residencyLaFayette Central School District - Fixed Assets (2018M-073)
… Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly. Key Findings The District did not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed assets. Eighteen fixed … a comprehensive policy that establishes threshold amounts for controlling inventory and procedures for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/lafayette-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2018m-073Lake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… disclosed that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 28 purchases (47 percent) totaling about $152,000. The Board did not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… diesel fuel inventory records, leading to unaccounted for fuel. The Treasurer did not maintain subsidiary revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107Warren County Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-102-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Warren County Local Development Corporation’s … loan program. The audit included 10 recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the Corporation’s … the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to provide the day-to-day management of the Corporation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/28/warren-county-local-development-corporation-audit-follow-2021m-102-fCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… individually. Advantages: Control over the days and hours of collection improve safety, reduce noise, litter and … residents may resist the formation of special districts to deliver the services. • If the contract is funded by real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … fire protection services for the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Lansing Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-256)
… 9, 2015. Background The Lansing Central School District is located in the Towns of Dryden, Groton and Lansing in … operates three schools with approximately 1,200 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/lansing-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-256Appendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or counties where the district/municipal corporation is located but within New York State Prior approval of the … corporation and a finding by the board that the training is necessary, in the public interest and not available within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvals