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Opinion 98-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … (consideration of $750 or less) -- Family Relationships (spouse of county board member as sole proprietor) GENERAL … position. It further provides, however, that the exception does not apply to renewals of any such contract. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 2005-1
… in contravention of article VIII, §1 (see, e.g. Oneida County v Estate of John A. Kennedy , 189 Misc 2d 689, 734 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… training classes, generally you may only reimburse them for authorized expenses that they actually incur and are … to document their expenses and follow set guidelines for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of … of expenses incurred Failing to adequately audit travel reimbursement claims. Maintain a Travel Policy Your governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-557
… Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To ensure all Job Action requests are submitted for each employee, the … requests regardless of the employee’s status: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the … Job Data page. Reporting Retroactive Adjustments for All Miscellaneous Earnings The agency must calculate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-557-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-stationary-engineer-seniorCUNY Bulletin No. CU-536
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for … of New York and the Steamfitters Local Union # 638 for retroactive raises for employees in the titles of Steamfitter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-536-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-steamfitter-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-535
… Strike/Discip Fine 409 CUNY Disciplinary Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC Flexible Spending 580 CUNY Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-535-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-high-pressure-plant-tenderArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… the vendor and included in the contract, as appropriate. State Education Law and Regulations require educational … local governments and schools should consult New York State Archives 12 guidance prior to entering into contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… an increased risk of loss, theft or misuse. For example, State Education Law and Regulations require 9 that no student … without an agreement that complies with federal and State laws. Without awareness of the student data that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long … the management company said 24 people on the waiting list for studio apartments should not have been on the list … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) on its Consolidated Fiscal … costs that did not comply with the RCM’s requirements for reimbursement. The ineligible costs included $111,791 in … and make the appropriate adjustments to QSAC’s CFR and reimbursement rates, as warranted. Work with QSAC officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… with disabilities on the basis of their disability by state and local government services. As in other sections of … A May 2007 DOJ publication established best practices for state and local government website accessibility. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesOpinion 91-3
… is to be used so long as the equipment is being used for lawful town highway purposes (1983 Opns St Comp No. … p 25, regarding the liability of a highway superintendent for his personal use of highway equipment). The board, … improper use of town equipment and property, such as use for private purposes. Further, a requirement that the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Opinion 2006-9
… to town district residents (see also, e.g., Bill Jacket, L 1973, ch 326, Budget Report on Departmental Legislation, … Esq., Attorney at Law Town of Aurora 1 Prior to the 1973 amendment, section 198(12)(b) authorized towns to sell … certain entities, including a county water district. The 1973 amendment expanded the scope of section 198(12)(b) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Opinion 89-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … association has been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to receive direct payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Orange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… is inadequate because it does not address all New York State General Municipal Law (GML) requirements. Officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialCounty of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… to contract with Franklin County, other municipalities, state agencies, public corporations or individuals within or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… $563,605 were either improper (did not comply with CUNY, State, and/or City policies and procedures) and/or were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Key Recommendations Take action to recover the missing funds identified in this report. Develop and include internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Lakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight … did not adequately plan or use a competitive process when procuring goods and services for the recent capital … laws as well as their own policies and procedures when procuring goods and services. Ensure that the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25