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Opinion 93-19
… have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COURTS -- … you requested our opinion regarding whether a fee should be charged for certificates of adoption or certified copies … court in that proceeding which is required by law to be recorded and the recording of any letters required by law to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Opinion 97-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (sale of … must be approved by a majority of the qualified electors in the sewer district. A county sewer district is an … real estate, easements, rights of way, and other interests in real estate necessary to accomplish the purposes of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Opinion 90-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Seized Assets Program
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Division of State Police … proceeds of a criminal activity. For asset seizure cases in which the Division is involved, its Asset Seizure Unit … law enforcement efforts. Key Findings The Division did not properly account for or track seized assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programOpinion 96-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … a thirty year period for general village purposes. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the … however, that a municipality may not do indirectly what it cannot do directly (see, e.g., Commco v Amelkin , 62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Opinion 94-10
… a town may establish a joint human rights commission for the portion of the town located outside a village, and … neither article 12-D nor any other State statute provides for the establishment and operation of a part-town human … they shall have the power to enter into agreements for the performance of their "respective" powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Opinion 94-4
… an original signature. You ask whether vouchers submitted for audit by a town highway superintendent must contain an … p 191). Since there is no requirement in section 118(1) for an original signature, it is our opinion that the … §119[1]). Finally, we note that because of the potential for theft or misuse, the use of signature stamps should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-740
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by IUPAT, Local 1969 in Bargaining … is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by IUPAT Local 1969 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-740-international-union-painters-and-allied-trades-iupat-localXIII.2.D Expense Report Payment – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… or check, depending on the preferred payment method in the employee’s payroll information in the SFS. OSC’s … are employed by multiple agencies or when an agency is reimbursing the expenses of an employee from a different … and chart of account information is used on the expense report. To ensure travel and expense reimbursements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2d-expense-report-paymentCitizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… Company’s internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 16, 2014. … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services for the Village of Shortsville (Village) and Towns of … and Farmington in Ontario County. The Company is a not-for-profit organization that operates an ambulance service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operationsTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. New York … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
The purpose of our audit was to review various selected financial operations and the Justice Court for the period January 1 2013 through August 31 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andTown of North Norwich – Budgeting (2015M-54)
… planned, monitored and controlled the Town’s budget for the period January 1, 2013 through December 12, 2014. … appropriations in the general fund and highway fund for 2014 totaled $572,650. Key Findings The Board-adopted budgets for the highway fund were not structurally balanced. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-north-norwich-budgeting-2015m-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 1855
… agency address that will be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2020. Effective Dates This bulletin is effective … Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as … to November 20, 2020 . There is a 30 character limit for the agency name field. Please ensure that any changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1855-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. Local … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19Town of Willsboro– Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-68)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $1.9 million. Key Findings The Clerk did not issue receipts for any collections nor did she maintain a cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-willsboro-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-68Town of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… when procuring goods and services and properly accounted for and monitored diesel and gasoline fuel. Key Findings Town … when procuring goods and services or properly account for and monitor diesel and gasoline fuel. Town officials: … services, including professional services. Ensure payments for purchases using State or county contracts agree with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… to review the Board’s administration of grant fund moneys for the period of May 4, 2009 through September 25, 2013. … administer some aspects of the grants and may have to pay for a required audit because the developer has failed to do … to review the Boards administration of grant fund moneys for the period of May 4 2009 through September 25 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Accounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… agencies must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ … vendors to ensure the agency receives the best value for moving services. Each agency is required to complete a … services closely to ensure it pays the appropriate amount for services performed. The GFO, Chapter XII, Section 10.D – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Saranac is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately … check stock was not safeguarded because it was kept in an unlocked filing cabinet in the Secretary’s office and … stock is accessible only to individuals authorized to sign checks. … The purpose of our audit was to determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289