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Opinion 97-21
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (filing of annual financial reports) … Duties (receipt of annual financial reports from public libraries) EDUCATION LAW, §263; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the requirement that annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Ramapo Catskill Library System – Procurement (2015M-84)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library System’s procurement processes for the period January … through December 5, 2014. Background The Ramapo Catskill Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system located in the Town of Wallkill, Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/03/ramapo-catskill-library-system-procurement-2015m-84Opinion 99-5
… -- Contracts (by school district with cooperative library system) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library Appropriation (authority to contract with cooperative library system) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract … Concerning a proposed contract for library services between a school district and a cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, which serves 66 regional libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam and Ulster … of Trustees, elected for five-year terms by the member libraries. The Library System's budget for 2015 totaled … are made using State contract on behalf of member public libraries. Modify the Library System's procurement policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Class Cities Law Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law Section 259(1); For special district libraries refer to the enabling legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options School District Board of Education / Trustees. Education Law … depends on city charter provisions Libraries For public libraries, the Library Board of Trustees, pursuant to Education Law Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesWestchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library System’s procurement processes for the period January … 1, 2014 through June 23, 2015. Background The Westchester Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system which was chartered by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… making purchases on behalf of the system’s member public libraries. These purchases included 289 computers and 110 … computer accessories and warranties for member public libraries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 95-30
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by public library) LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by taxes and … are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and non-tax … The term "local government" is defined to include public libraries (General Municipal Law, §§10[1][a], 11[1]). Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 90-63
… recognition of municipal service - dinner for volunteer library workers); (miscellaneous expenses - holiday party for … to volunteers) EDUCATION LAW, §§255(1), 259(1): A public library may sponsor a recognition dinner for volunteer library workers, but may not sponsor a party for the senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 2002-7
… monies from reserve fund) EDUCATION LAW §§259, 3651: The library board of trustees of a school district public library may determine to accumulate library fund monies for capital purposes. The expenditure of … reserve fund established by a school district public library is subject to referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Opinion 93-15
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) EDUCATION LAW, §259; TOWN LAW, §123: Neither the … of trustees nor the separate treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to annually … of trustees or the separate treasurer of a town public library is required to annually account to, and submit its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15OSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… Find Helpful information on the Introduction and Principles Accounting Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsOpinion 2001-12
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (authority to provide for defense and indemnification of library employees) -- Public Library (authority of library board and governing board of … Whether the trustees of a school district library may adopt provisions to cover employees or if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… library for the Finger Lakes Library System and serves libraries and users in Tompkins, Tioga, Cortland, Seneca and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Opinion 98-13
… section 253 through 271 of the Education Law relative to libraries shall apply equally to museums. Education Law, … library fund. Since the provisions relative to public libraries apply equally to museums, a town board, pursuant to … to or expenditures for free association or public libraries registered by the regents, and may contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Opinion 89-10
… section 77-b, "municipality" is defined to include public libraries and a governing board is defined to include the … cash advance may be paid after audit. Therefore, public libraries may provide cash advances in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school … tax levy limit; and whether they plan to stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or … resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capReal Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… Libraries, Independent Special Districts) File property tax cap form online [Accessible only to filing entities] … Factors for Local Governments Important Dates for Property Tax Cap Filers [pdf] Guidance Guidelines for Implementation … of the State Comptroller’s Role Training on Property Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments Webinar On Demand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsOverview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… as a resource for those governing bodies and officials who are responsible for the audit of claims. It also is our hope … as a resource for those governing bodies and officials who are responsible for the audit of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overview