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Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… loan denial letter. The Director did not adequately follow up with seven of the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved purpose. Loan … written policies and procedures outlining the actions to be taken when job creation and retention goals are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingCoeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-2022-84.pdfConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… by the board. Original receipts should be obtained for all expenses paid from the cash advance. Upon return, the traveler should promptly account for all expenses paid from the cash advance and determine whether … or other appropriate official should monitor the status of all cash advances and ensure that travelers promptly account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesOpinion 2000-18
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program by joint fire district); (authority for service award program established by joint fire district to provide … Villages (authority to transfer responsibility for service award program to joint fire district) VILLAGES -- Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18Operational Advisory No. 35
… Guidance: Starting January 1, 2024, agencies will have the ability to issue a personal service (salary) advance payment to eligible employees using the Accounts Payable module of the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Advance payment to … agencies will have the ability to issue a personal service salary advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… information for 10 approved projects to monitor actual vs. proposed investment. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 20 or more years of creditable service, regardless of age. … is: Service as a firefighter or police officer under the 20-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York … not available to Tier 3 members. The Benefit With at least 20 years of creditable service, your pension will be 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dRequired Documentation
… by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter … forms of proof. Proof for Individuals Proof of Address If your current address is different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. Acceptable proof includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationPublic Authority Procurement
… public authorities to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law relating to procurements. Memo Bill … public authorities to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law relating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-authority-procurementOpinion 91-62
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) … (with reservation of right to use) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public … Article VIII, §1 prohibits municipalities from making gifts or loans of their property to or in aid of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Multiyear Comparisons Using OpenBookNewYork.com Webinar
Print out the slideshow prior to the webinar running.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/open-book-multiyear-121218.pdfBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. Adopt a Data Backup … for backing up and any other important details relating to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-147)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester (School) officials ensured … Determine whether Young Womens College Prep Charter School of Rochester School officials ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/01/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-network-and-financialOpinion 89-33
… of trustees, upon certification of the officer or employee having direct supervision, unless the board determines to … shall be certified by the village officer or employee having direct supervision of the claimant to the effect that … (1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-227, p 286). If the board does not require prior audit and payment is made pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33Accounts Payable Advisory No. 69
… Subject : Required Information Related to all State Credit Cards Guidance : Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIV.10.A – Required Information for State Credit Cards provides agencies with guidance related to required … employee information for all New York State Credit Cards, including the Citibank Procurement, Travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/69-required-information-state-credit-cardsOpinion 2002-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … works. All officers and employees performing services for the combined department, including the superintendent, … officers and employees; and the filing of oaths of office (General Municipal Law §119-o[2][b]). Further, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12Opinion 88-58
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds (referendum requirements for fund established for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway … §142(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): An expenditure for the construction of a highway garage made from a capital … Whether a referendum is required for a town to expend $40000 from a capital reserve fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5810 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfTraining Resources for State Agencies and Employees
… View training materials and ondemand videos for classes presented by the Office of Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/trainingCredit for Previous or Military Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… service may be recredited and your date of membership and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better … us with any questions you may have. For reinstatement to Tier 1, Tier 2 or to an earlier membership date within Tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/credit-previous-or-military-service