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Opinion 97-9
… of Interest (negative impact of zoning change on board member's business) -- Zoning Changes (disclosure and … This is in reply to your letter asking whether two village board members must recuse themselves in connection with a proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 96-15
… for zoning and planning shall be a charge upon the taxable property of that part of the town outside of any incorporated … basis would be raised as a townwide charge on all taxable property in the town, including taxable property within any villages. Consequently, owners of taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 91-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … interest prohibited by article 18, the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 6 percent, while Westchester, Queens, Dutchess, Ulster and Rockland counties saw jumps of more than 5 percent. See … New York below. Medicaid Recipients in New York State by County County Recipients, May 2020 Increase, February to … 4.3% Putnam 14,404 897 6.6% Rensselaer 35,370 1,439 4.2% Rockland 119,364 5,773 5.1% Saint Lawrence 28,879 808 2.9% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020Unclaimed Funds Survey - Feedback Received
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-report-afr-modernization-project/contact-us-message-receivedHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… and to review internal controls over procurement for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … approximately 15,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings Three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… Board provided adequate oversight of Department operations for the period April 1, 2013 through July 9, 2014. Background … The Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with approximately 35 members, … and the Town of Wolcott in Wayne County. Disbursements for the period April 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1754
… of the NYSLRS Redesign Project Background As mentioned in Payroll Bulletin #1745 , NYSLRS rolled out a new information … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement Mailbox. Questions regarding Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1754-payserv-changes-agency-update-ability-new-york-state-and-localGardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2012 through January 29, 2013. … Point System were prepared. Officials granted points for completion of training courses without any record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Cortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… the County’s oversight of public water supplies (PWS) for the period January 1, 2015 through May 13, 2016. … are performed in compliance with NYS DOH guidelines for frequency, sanitarians document that violations observed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318Annual Financial Report Filing Deadlines
… Annual financial report due dates have been updated to reflect changes for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-report-filing-deadlinesSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided … The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) requirements at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… officials have not effectively managed four reserve funds with balances totaling approximately $4.1 million. The … amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Any excess funds should be transferred to unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Seized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … the New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… Village officials implemented adequate internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s … office. Key Findings The Board was unable to sufficiently oversee the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties. The Clerk-Treasurer failed to provide the Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101State Agencies Bulletin No. 838
… payment. Affected Employees Pensioners and beneficiaries in Agency 01130, Division of Veterans' Affairs - Blind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/838-reduction-2008-blind-veterans-annuityMechanicville City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … a total of $2.5 million in fund balance that was not used to finance operations. The Board and District officials did … multiyear financial and capital plans that would define how unrestricted fund balance would be used. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/mechanicville-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-93Town of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… our audit was to review the Board’s financial management and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period … Background The Town of Avoca is located in Steuben County and has a population of about 2,250. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131United HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-follow