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Opinion 2007-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … -- Fund Transfers (referendum requirements for transfer from capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve … the establishment of reserve funds by municipalities and the use of the moneys therein. General Municipal Law § …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Opinion 95-25
… aid has not been apportioned and paid pursuant to the express terms of section 54 of the State Finance Law. … fiscal year because the aid is not payable pursuant to the express provisions of section 54. Chapter 53, however, … equivalent of, the aid previously paid pursuant to the express terms of section 54. Therefore, in our view, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 2059
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the … are fringe benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, most Fringe Benefits are taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2059-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159.1
… Actions: Reporting Taxable Fringe Benefits Agencies are required to provide the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … use of the vehicle for purposes of commuting to and from an employee’s home and his or her official workstation … Valuing Personal Use of Vehicles Employees must choose from one of three methods acceptable to the IRS to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
… Actions: Reporting Taxable Fringe Benefits Agencies are required to provide the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … use of the vehicle for purposes of commuting to and from an employee’s home and his or her official workstation … Valuing Personal Use of Vehicles Employees must choose from one of three methods acceptable to the IRS to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2271
… Actions: Reporting Taxable Fringe Benefits Agencies are required to provide the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … use of the vehicle for purposes of commuting to and from an employee’s home and his or her official workstation … Valuing Personal Use of Vehicles Employees must choose from one of three methods acceptable to the IRS to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2271-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedGASB Statement 87, Leases
… (land), buildings, vehicles and equipment. GASB 87 Does Not Apply to: Contracts that transfer ownership of an … after 30, 60 or 90 days’ notice. When this option is available, the termination period occurs after the notice … certain it will exercise the first extension, but not reasonably certain it will exercise the second, the lease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesOpinion 91-27
… of County Law, §215(6) that county real property be sold only to the highest responsible bidder. County Law, §215(3) … towns or all villages" (Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[5]; NY Const, art IX, §3). In our prior opinions, we concluded … County Law, §215(6) was not a general law because at least one county has a county charter which permits the conveyance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Opinion 91-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures … for the collection of village refuse. The town board's resolution authorizing the contract would not be subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessSUNY Bulletin No. SU-349
… $1,513 July 2023 Amount $3,087 $1,543 Earnings Code LOC – NYC (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond counties) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-349-july-2023-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… is approaching a complete recovery as visitor spending and related tax revenue have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, … The city estimates it will exceed pre-pandemic levels and welcome a record 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number … in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Visitor spending and the tax revenue this industry generates already exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… financial literacy education and information to the public. “Many New Yorkers are trying to get through tough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsIT Security: Key 12 Areas of Concern – Information Technology Governance
… Area #1 – IT Policy Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness Area #3 – Computer … Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services Area #5 – Malware Protection Area #6 – Patch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-key-12-areas-concernOpinion 92-5
… consideration) REAL PROPERTY -- License (authority of school district to grant) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and … It is a well-established principle that property held for public use may not be used by or on behalf of a private … 85-37, p 51). Further, even if the purpose of such use is public in nature, it may not be accomplished in violation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Mechanicville City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-93)
… kept the unrestricted fund balance within statutory limits for the period July 1, 2013 through January 31, 2017. … a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $23.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/mechanicville-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-93State Agencies Bulletin No. 2054
… Eligible employees who are part-time are entitled to the full payment amount. Agency Actions Since the NYS Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2054-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-firearmsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Babylon Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (Suffolk County) … potential reimbursements of $268,308. Candor Central School District – Separation Payments (Tioga County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… action or a natural disaster, such as a flood or fire. The plans, policies, procedures and technical measures that … the corruption or loss of data or other computer resources from ransomware, hardware failure or human error, for … location(s) and specific method(s) for backups; Backing up data at intervals appropriate for the local government’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fell