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Opinion 99-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … a fire district treasurer would be the proper recipient of foreign fire insurance tax moneys if the fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Opinion 99-2
… for the construction of a town salt storage shed. You ask whether it would be a violation of competitive … for: (1) plumbing and gas fitting; (2) steam heating, hot water heating, and ventilating and air-conditioning … competitive bidding requirements for the construction of a town salt storage shed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2Opinion 92-41
… the fire district in question is located on a narrow island in a town. You state that in the district "[t]here are … not be liable for losses incurred by reason of delayed response time due to road obstructions (see Timmons v Harvey … any "public roads, walks, places and avenues" on any island in the town, even though such roads, walks, places and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Other Bulletin No. 83
… employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (Earnings Codes AJR and ARO) and … payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-83-april-2025-state-university-construction-fund-scfOpinion 94-11
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (celebration of district fire department's … celebration of the fire department consists of a dinner and coincides with the annual inspection dinner for the fire … of this Office (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-196, p 209) and ask if that opinion still reflects our views. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Opinion 93-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services … performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical services) ZONING AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Town of Greenville – Tax Collector (2020M-81)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tax Collector properly recorded, deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings The Tax Collector did not properly record or remit money in a timely manner. The Tax Collector’s records were insufficient to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/10/23/town-greenville-tax-collector-2020m-81Opinion 89-10
… fees, all actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals and lodging and all necessary tuition fees incurred in … for estimated expenditures for registration fees, travel, meals, lodging and tuition fees. If an advance is provided, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1151
… the employee’s evaluation date. OSC Actions After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1L, OSC will … dates. Questions Questions may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1151-april-2012-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updatesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-18
… in Bargaining Unit 67 who have a Workers’ Compensation accident occurring on or after 7/1/05 Effective Date(s) July … cumulative 39 weeks of disability following the date of accident. Additionally, if SIF determines the employee is … absent from work due to a Workers’ Compensation accident or disease is required to serve a seven (7) calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-18-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workersOpinion 92-46
… The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center need … by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should … by a village of kitchen utensils furniture books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, … in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on public corruption a top priority.” “These individuals … partners to see that public corruption is rooted out at all levels.” Tanski is accused of circumventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerOpinion 2003-1
… Opns St Comp No. 91-10, p 24), unless the petition, in the case of an article 12 district, or the notice of hearing, in the case of an article 12-A district, states that the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health … To determine what steps the State Education Department is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsOther Bulletin No. 22
… preliminary listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are … supporting the salary equation with the Correction Sheet. Eligible employees who are in a composite position … to the Payroll Earnings mailbox stating that a Correction Sheet has been faxed; please include the Department ID and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-22-october-2014-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 969
… with instructions for processing the second installment of the Voluntary Severance Program payment. Affected … $10,000 installments. This bulletin covers the payment of the second installment. Effective Date(s) Payments will be … Eligibility In order to receive the second installment of $10,000 for the Voluntary Severance Payment program the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/969-executive-voluntary-severance-program-payments-second-installmentOther Bulletin No. 13
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing of the LLS payment for eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 97 Affected … paid in a separate check . There will be no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility – CSEA Employees Employees in … To provide instructions for processing of the LLS payment for eligible employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-13-october-2010-suny-construction-fund-longevity-lump-sumTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… them for payment. We reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 and found: Sixteen purchases totaling $58,502 were approved … audit. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding and the Town’s procurement policy quote requirements. Pass a … services. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they are taking corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161Town of Smithville - Annual and Claims Auditing (2020M-41)
… claims. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-smithville-annual-and-claims-auditing-2020m-41Pavilion Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-108)
… increased risk that improper or unsupported payments could have been made and may not have been detected and corrected and that District officials … approximately $1.4 million, the claims auditor should not have approved 173 claims totaling approximately $1.04 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/pavilion-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-108