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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. In an effort to enhance oversight over local authorities, DiNapoli’s office has launched a … and be more accountable to the public. “My goal is to shed light on these types of entities – share what we know and what we have yet to fully understand,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyOpinion 88-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Towns (manner of adoption of … of adoption of regulations, orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, §§130, 131, 133; VILLAGE LAW, §20-2002: Towns may enact traffic regulations, rules, and orders in the same manner as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Opinion 89-21
… of one town may maintain and repair a portion of the road located in the other town pursuant to an agreement with … one town may undertake repairs on the portion of the road in the other town without the consent of the other … in a reasonably safe condition extends not only to the road surface and shoulders but also applies to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Opinion 88-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), … approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Veterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… Forces. With crises and conflicts continuing around the world, this Veterans Day we must remember the sacrifices … From the patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War and built our nation to those now stationed in troubled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units must select the appropriate voucher style when entering payments in the Statewide Financial … and “Third Party” voucher styles are not used. Voucher Style Description of Use Additional Information Regular … processing debit memo vouchers. Most commonly used voucher style. Adjustment Voucher Used for entering refunds owed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleIX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… accounts. The G5 drawdown page contains a “Last Day to Draw” field that is strictly enforced by the system. Since … from expending funds too close to the “Last Day to Draw” date. This prohibition is controlled by entering a … Control that is seven days prior to the “Last Day to Draw” date on G5.. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemTown of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if … Consider revising the procurement policy and procedures to specify documentation requirements, and ensure officials … some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how such competition should be solicited, including written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… whether District officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … reviewed totaling approximately $1.1 million were procured in accordance with the District’s purchasing policies and … contracts (73 percent) totaling $56,624 were not procured in accordance with the purchasing policy. Of the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Omnibus Procurement Amendments
… competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for … conforming the definition of restricted period. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Towns procurement policy and applicable statutes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Brewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
… Key Finding District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional … of professional service providers to determine the need for new requests for proposals (RFPs). District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Determine whether the Town … to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a timely manner. Reconcile her bank account or identify … tax payments received from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Oversight of Industrial Development Agencies (A.07915/S.05867)
… Magnarelli and Sen. Marchione for sponsoring this proposal and helping implement reforms that will ensure New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-legislation-increasing-oversight-industrial-developmentTown of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… policy and applicable statutory requirements. Key Findings Of the nine purchase contracts totaling approximately $1.3 … into during the audit period and exceeded the competitive bidding threshold, one purchase contract totaling $61,766 was not procured in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s … proposals or quotes, for the procurement of professional services. Key Recommendations Follow competitive bidding … procedures for the competitive procurement of professional services. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Constitutional Amendment
… indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation. Memo Bill Text … indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentConstitutional Amendment
… to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt … to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-0Planning
… all depends on what you want to do. You need to determine how much income you will need in retirement. The first step … of the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan; Or, ask your bank to automatically transfer money from your checking … just happen. It takes planning, investing, and commitment. Many people would like to invest but fear the risks. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningTown of Farmersville - Town Clerk (2019M-49)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 356 … not always recorded or remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Clerk fees were recorded accurately, … collections totaling more than $5,900 were not deposited in a timely manner as required. Key Recommendations Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-town-clerk-2019m-49