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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that … fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "The allowable levy growth will be 2 percent for the second year in a row, … first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Hauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Board compliance with … and to review internal controls over procurement for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The Hauppauge Fire District is a district corporation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Clyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… the audit period. The Treasurer does not perform formal bank reconciliations for the general checking account and other bank accounts. The Treasurer and other individuals who … and approve bills prior to payment. Document monthly bank reconciliations for all Company bank accounts, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Town of Wawarsing – Napanoch Water District Rents and Assessments (2016M-186)
… District boundaries are determined and documented on a map and that all District properties are charged ad valorem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/30/town-wawarsing-napanoch-water-district-rents-and-assessments-2016m-186Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal … organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is affiliated with the … officers include a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief and various assistants. Revenues totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1669
… accessing NYSPO claims exemption from federal withholding as well as a new Locked Query for payroll officers that lists all … accessing NYSPO claims exemption from federal withholding as well as a new Lock …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1669-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-warning-message-federal-exemptionCamillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… advance approval of purchases prior to payment. Not all vouchers contained receipts or other supporting … using credit cards in place of debit cards. Ensure that all disbursements are supported by adequate documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… However, the District has not formally established reserve funds. Key Recommendations Develop accurate budgets that … that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that reserve funds are established, funded and used in accordance with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsChemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… population of approximately 88,000 and is composed of one city, 11 towns and five villages. The County is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the County’s investment program and salaries and … or General Municipal Law (GML). Not all salary payments to 23 elected officials and 94 management employees were … to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015. Background The East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Town of … East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesTown of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s financial management … and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period January 1, 2016 through … Town of Avoca Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131Operational Advisory No. 18
… will inactivate ROA Vendor IDs 0RASP00000 and 0RAE000000. Business Units should use Vendor ID 0RAR000000 to handle the … (SFS). 0RASP00000 (should now use 0RAR000000) A State check issued from the Central Accounting System (CAS) is … in the Vendor File. A Single Payment Vendor issues its own check to the State to reimburse the State for monies paid via …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payableCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … member. Military Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your … please write to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or Tier 2, you must send us a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceOpinion 93-27
… LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (superseding sales tax provisions) SALES TAX -- Use (for reduction of townwide taxes within town … village area) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(8); TAX LAW, §1262(c): When a town and the villages within the … the Town of Cheektowaga may use its share of county sales tax revenues to reduce the townwide general fund tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Opinion 93-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments … mandatory referendum in the case of an elective receiver. You ask whether a town, by resolution, may require a … to require a countersignature in order for the receiver to transfer moneys deposited to his or her credit ( cf . Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 95-29
… or town, the governing board may, by agreement with the purchaser, provide that payment of the purchase price, in … cost of the property and facilities sold assumed by the purchaser. This alternative, however, does not apply in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… Authority’s New York City Transit - Division of Station Environment and Operations has taken appropriate … This is the responsibility of Transit’s Division of Station Environment and Operations (Division) whose stated … a clean, orderly and well-maintained, customer-oriented station environment.” The Division has five operating units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge projects at increased risk as the state faces fiscal … Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for noncapital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to the business office) were late. Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) … Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking Transactions (Suffolk County) While the bank … district accounts and district officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner. Lisbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits