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Opinion 91-11
… officers subject to mandatory referendum) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §23(2)(f): A local law which authorizes a city … the local government (NY Const, art IX, §2; Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][a][1]). Section 23 of the Municipal Home … Subsequently, in Hampton Heights , supra , the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, citing Municipal Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 92-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes (authority to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone) FIRE HYDRANTS -- Fire Districts (authority to use general … to be made on behalf of a zone established within a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial audit … Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) is responsible for setting the monthly … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, … indicated that they will seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 percent, indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capOpinion 91-17
… to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-18, p 41; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-2, p 6). Section 2801(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 1909
… agreement between New York State and NYSCOPBA provides for a bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay payment for employees who have at least one year of service credit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1909-april-2021-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01State Agencies Bulletin No. 1449
… Purpose To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for … Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, remains at $18,000, for a combined … To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1449-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2016Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… whether Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) milk bidding practices foster competition. Key Findings Milk bidding practices used generally resulted in receiving … to receive the lowest price for chocolate fat free milk half-pints. May have saved as much as $355,000 (15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2Broome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
… Southern Tier, has a population of approximately 200,000 and encompasses 16 towns, one city and seven villages. The County is governed by an elected … balances that should be maintained. Key Recommendations Cease using fund balance to finance recurring expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15State Agencies Bulletin No. 2402
… of the 2026 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate. Affected Employees: All employees eligible for the New … of Financial Services has announced that the 2026 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for … of the 2026 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2402-2026-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1538
… An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in … eligible to choose both the “Retirement Catch-Up” and the “50 and Over Catch-Up” in the same calendar year. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1538-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2017Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Granted three agricultural exemptions with assessed values of $543,390. Two of these exemptions lacked proper documentation and the … calculated. Key Recommendations Ensure property owners submit an initial or renewal application, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer … organization that comprises firefighters who serve the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 in Saratoga County. … Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overTown of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (2016M-255)
… transfer station self-sufficient, the price of transfer stickers would have to increase. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-hancock-transfer-station-operations-2016m-255Onondaga Central School District – Nonpayroll Disbursements (2014M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over nonpayroll disbursements for the period July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. Background The Onondaga Central School District is located in the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/14/onondaga-central-school-district-nonpayroll-disbursements-2014m-257New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… The New Paltz Central School District is located in portions of the Towns of New Paltz, Gardiner, Rochester, Shawangunk, Lloyd and Plattekill in Ulster County. The District operates four schools with … unappropriated fund balance to provide a financial cushion in case of unforeseen expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-8)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Chenango Valley Central School District, located in Broome County, issued … Chenango Valley Central School District Budget Review B4148 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-8The Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2014M-295)
… board. The School, which was established in 2008 under State University of New York authorization, is governed by a ten-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2014m-295