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Conflict of Interests and Ethics for Municipal Officers and Employees (GML, Article 18) Presentation
Print out presentation to follow along and take notes during the webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2020/pdf/article-18-of-the-general-municipal-law-presentation.pdfOpinion 88-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Town of Fort Covington - Justice Court Operations (2018M-234)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Justices collected, recorded and reported all fines, … and intact. Key Findings Justice Wilbanks made 83 percent of bank deposits from three to 67 days late. The Justices’ … balances exceeded known liabilities by a combined total of $4,728 as of April 30, 2018. The Justices did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/01/25/town-fort-covington-justice-court-operations-2018m-234Divorce – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… … New Career Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1509/divorceDivorce – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … New Career Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1504/divorceWest Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… whether the West Babylon Union Free School District’s (District) claims auditor properly audited claims. Key … were not audited prior to payment in accordance with New York State (NYS) Education Law Section 1724. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Piseco Common School District – Authorized Investments (2023M-172)
… Common School District (District) officials invested in accordance with statutory requirements. Key Findings … a result, District investments were at an increased risk of loss. District officials did not adhere to the District’s investment policy and invested $35,000 in an investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/piseco-common-school-district-authorized-investments-2023m-172DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LOSAP is a … in a variety of drills and other events. DiNapoli’s auditors found several of the districts and municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/conflictinterest.pdfSmall Estates Affidavit (S.C.P.A. Section 1310)
If the account owner is deceased and there was no estate representative appointed by the courts, the surviving spouse or child of the deceased or the unreimburs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/small-estates-affidavit.pdfCity of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
Determine whether City of Lackawanna (City) officials properly implemented information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or disruption.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lackawanna-2021-215.pdfObtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The authorization must: Specifically be addressed to the New York State and Local Retirement System; Specifically identify … Duces Tecum to be served on a bureau or department of the State of New York must be “So Ordered” by a Justice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1831
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the Factor Change for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Affected Employees All employees in Pay Basis Code ANN, CYF, and CAL (except employees in SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1831-factor-change-fiscal-year-2020-2021East Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key … were provided with textbooks even though the District's records did not support the students' eligibility to … records prior to filling textbook orders or ordering new textbooks. The Board should require a District-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… Officials in Dutchess County’s East Clinton Fire District improperly … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The findings of the Comptroller’s audit and investigation were referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions in financial and student information applications. Key … timely. Limit application user permissions based on a user’s job responsibilities. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (2019-S-54) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s54-response.pdfOpinion 88-72
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Health Sciences Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-99)
… student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings The … (BCSD) $78,000 more than it would have had it followed New York State Education Department (SED) guidelines. Use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/26/health-sciences-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-99Credit for Previous or Military Service – New Career Plan
… previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior service is any period of time … of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/credit-previous-or-military-service