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Opinion 92-31
… LAW, §4-412(1): A village, by local law, may provide for the publication and distribution of a newsletter for its residents containing information including notices of … 1973, does not provide similar express statutory authority for a village to publish a bulletin or newsletter. Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31Opinion 2012-1
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… are gaining strength. Moving forward, it will be vital for local economic development strategies to build upon the … Central New York among the more affordable places to live. For example, less than 30 percent of homeowners spend more … The manufacturing sector in the region has been shrinking for decades, with employment falling from 58,000 to 30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an outsized impact in New York where they are responsible for a wide range of public functions, particularly in the … of $78.3 billion. State authorities alone accounted for $49.5 billion in spending, equivalent to nearly … billion or 55.7%) of their debt was revenue debt issued for authority purposes, $68 billion (20.7%) was issued for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… noted that all states had a positive balance of payments for FFY 2020 due to the unprecedented influx of federal … that this work could help produce a more equitable outcome for all Americans. “The influx of federal relief funds was … Direct payments to individuals for Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, food assistance and more made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… responsibility determination, you must assess whether the vendor has: appropriate financial, organization and … capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of integrity; … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Conduct a Responsibility Review … You should consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… difficulties recruiting qualified staff, and low pay for EMS staff compared to other occupations in health care … total number of local governments reporting expenditures for ambulance or rescue squads has remained relatively steady from 2012 to 2022. Expenditures for these services, however, have been rising, increasing by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The estimated cost for work needed on local bridges in the state in 2023 was … and reliable public infrastructure is an ongoing concern for local governments across the country,” DiNapoli said. … that did not have any in poor condition in 2023. Funding for Improvements A majority of the FHWA’s estimated $29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesOpinion 92-26
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … September 23, 1992 Donald E. Freed, Director of Finance/Comptroller City of Binghamton Arthur J. Shafer, Chairman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… to OSC that was 88 days late. The Board did not perform, or contract with an independent auditor to perform, an annual … days after the close of the fiscal year. Conduct an audit, or arrange for an audit, of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… (IT) were appropriately designed and operating effectively for the period July 1, 2015 through June 9, 2017. Background … and the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) for IT services. Key Findings Employees do not comply with … The District does not have service level agreements for services provided by OUBOCES and MHRIC, which could lead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… schools with approximately 7,100 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. General fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsVillage of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Village officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a fund balance policy. The Clerk-Treasurer did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… located in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by an appointed nine-member Board of Directors, provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterVillage of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… accurately collected, recorded, deposited and disbursed in a timely manner for the period June 1, 2015 through May … 2017. Background The Village of East Rockaway is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has a population of approximately 9,800. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… Watertown is located in Jefferson County and is governed by an elected five-member Council. General fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… in Orange County. The District, which is governed by a nine-member Board of Education, has approximately 7,160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… a population of approximately 3,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Jordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… adequately managed the District's financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017. Background … 1,320 students, had general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaling approximately $29 … fund over the past four years without using this money for debt payments. The Board has not adopted comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementState Police Bulletin No. SP-125
… Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-125-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-and