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Opinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … "contracts" (see General Municipal Law, §§800-805). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for, compensation for services to be rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … billion in the current fiscal year with little planned for subsequent years. However, significant new recurring … established in the budget to support pandemic recovery for New York’s struggling individuals, families and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… to helping Northern Ireland's businesses grow and is a real endorsement of the strong entrepreneurial spirit which … portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments and has consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandOpinion 90-4
… -- Powers and Duties (imposition of benefit assessments for drainage) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a)(3); VILLAGE LAW, … serves as a significant portion of a drainage basin for a large portion of the village. You also indicate that … you state that the pond has become a breeding place for insects and other wildlife and the silt has created an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 95-25
… LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid … "Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE … added). Section 54 of the State Finance Law provides for an annual apportionment and payment of State aid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 90-27
… discontinue the operation of its fire department. You ask how the town and village may proceed to establish a joint … 1990 James M. Steele, Supervisor Town of Avon … Concerning how the town and village may proceed to establish a joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… can be committed against a person or property. Except for 2020, which may reflect artificially low reporting due to … capture all relevant crimes, as underreporting may occur for several reasons. Victims may be hesitant to report … bias motivation reported in New York state in 2023 was for religion, with 543 incidents or nearly half. Race, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… and the good counsel that he provided to me. I offer my condolences to Ned's family and commit to doing my best to live up to his example as I serve in the office he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… cash flow concerns, or Prompt Payment Interest savings. For expedite requests, the agency must contact BSE at … (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 7.D - Expedite Requests , for more detail. … Expedite Requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… adequately segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established … online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and processing transactions. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Town of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board has not adopted multiyear … Adopt comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period, including a formal reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… to determine whether disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … approximately 4,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… Objective Determine if the District adequately accounts for and safeguards its vehicle fuel. Key Findings Vehicle … ensure fuel purchases are periodically compared to usage for reasonableness. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in … review of separation payment calculations was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153State Agencies Bulletin No. 1502
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 209 deduction code eligibility change. Affected … Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71, who wish to become members of the Organization of NYS Management Confidential Employees (OMCE) Effective Date Paychecks dated September 1, 2016 OSC Actions At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1502-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-209-nys-management-confidentialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1490
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 548 deduction code eligibility change. Affected … in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71, who are members of the Organization of NYS Management Confidential Employees (OMCE) Effective Date Paychecks dated June 29, 2016 OSC Actions At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1490-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-548-omce-special-benefitsLake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during the audit period totaling nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Onondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly … adequate cash collection and disbursement procedures for restitution and County fees. Establish procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… Determine whether District officials sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … from 26 providers paid $1.08 million and found, except for minor exceptions which we discussed with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187