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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)
… officials did not seek competition when making purchases on behalf of the System’s member public libraries. Library … when purchases that exceed the bidding threshold are made on behalf of member public libraries. Adopt a procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/03/ramapo-catskill-library-system-procurement-2015m-84Opinion 99-5
… the treasurer of the cooperative library system. 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 914; 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 731; and 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 387, superseded to the extent inconsistent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… not verify that a vendor's quote is in agreement with the State contract prior to ordering. The Library System's … the Library System's procurement procedure to verify State contract pricing when purchases are made using State contract on behalf of member public libraries. Modify the Library …
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
… Villages – Village Law Sections 4-402(d), 4-408(d), and 5-524 Towns – Town Law Sections 20(3)(b), 29(7), 34(1), 1 8, 1 9, 125 and 215(1-b); Highway Law Section 284 Fire Districts – Town … – Second Class Cities Law Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law …
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
… for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible … is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the claims auditing position. Type of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesWestchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library System’s procurement processes for … 23, 2015. Background The Westchester Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system which was … Key Recommendation Modify the procurement policy to include provisions for purchases made for or on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… purchases included 289 computers and 110 various 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
… LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by taxes and gifts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §11; EDUCATION LAW, §§226, 255; … in General Municipal Law, §11, except that investments of gifts, grants or bequests in the form of a true trust are … invest moneys raised by taxes, and non-tax moneys, such as gifts. General Municipal Law, §11, as amended by chapter 708 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 90-63
… (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … workers); (miscellaneous expenses - holiday party for senior citizens) VOLUNTEERS -- Compensation (authority to … for the senior citizens of the sponsor municipality or school district. You ask whether a public library may fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 2002-7
… 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library v County of Erie , 171 … 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-399, unreported; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library , supra ; compare Korn … or statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Opinion 93-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (requirements of annual audit of by … 88-76, p 145; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-340, p 101). Public libraries are, for most purposes, fiscally autonomous from … the Education Law contains certain requirements for public libraries to report to the State Education Department (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15OSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… Platform: GoToWebinar. Please visit https://support.goto.com/webinar to ensure compatibility. You will receive an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsOpinion 2001-12
… to defend and indemnify its employees, is consistent with subsequent caselaw that has upheld the autonomy of public libraries in connection with their decisions as to the purposes for which monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… budgets, and the Library experienced operating deficits from 2012 through 2014 totaling $266,000. Key Recommendation … within the Library’s service area to develop a plan to either increase revenues or further reduce services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Opinion 98-13
… activity (see, gen., 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103; New York Tel. v City of Amsterdam , 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Opinion 89-10
… Training Schools (authority of public library to provide for cash advances) - Reimbursement For Expenses (authority of public library to provide for cash advances) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… 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 a 60% vote. The Office of the New York State Comptroller has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capReal Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… Guidance Guidelines for Implementation from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance [pdf] Frequently Asked Questions for … – Chapter 97 (Part A) [pdf] Summary [pdf] Overview of the State Comptroller’s Role Training on Property Tax Cap … Webinar On Demand This webinar provides a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsOverview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Allowed in Advance of Audit Problem Claims Red Flags Analytical Reviews Appendix A provides additional information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overview