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Opinion 2004-4
… Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Interest in Contract (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Legal Services (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §800(3): If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 88-62
… are not required by law to be paid into any other fund or account...". Therefore, the town board may appropriate moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Opinion 2000-1
… proceeding held to be civil action or proceeding within meaning of Public Officers Law, §18 when district attorney … bargaining agreements. Rather, we believe that the meaning and intent of such provisions should be addressed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Catskill , Town of East Fishkill , Hughsonville Fire District , Lumberland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials appropriated fund balance as a funding source for the past three years in amounts that were unnecessary and … action by preparing a projection of year-end fund balance for the food service fund while also improving the overall … less than planned and the district’s total fund balance for the general fund increased $4.8 million. During the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 90-59
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (removal of snow and ice from private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59DiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address … change and pursue sustainable investment opportunities for the Fund. In 2019, DiNapoli released a Climate Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesSelected Financial Management Practices
… 2008. Although ORDA prepares four-year financial plans as required by the Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009, from … filed the reports, the State Division of the Budget (DOB) has not released the funds. ORDA officials advised that … to identify costcontainment opportunities. Contact DOB to determine the status of its accounts receivable due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the pandemic … Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2023, nearly 9.4 million individuals or … to establish a Basic Health Program, a new low-cost health insurance option authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… approximately $2.4 billion to three funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) … efficiency, and renewable energy, primarily in North America. $150 million to the Vision Ridge Partners … Fund Fund committed an additional approximately $24 billion to three funds as part of its Sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programOpinion 88-30
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Assessments (properties deemed benefited … (requiring property owners to connect to a district water system) TOWN LAW, §§130(15), 194(1)(b), 198, 201, 202, … This is in response to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town board to require that a property owner in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30Arkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
Arkville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Activities 2015M65
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Perform thorough and timely audits of the financial records on an annual basis. Authorize disbursements only upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … approximately 25 active members. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andHamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Hamlin Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1929, located in the … services to the Towns of Hamlin, Kendall and Clarkson. For 2013, revenues totaled $147,989 and expenditures totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Further, the Board has not adopted other policies or procedures for financial operations such as cash receipts … Board did not adequately segregate the Treasurer’s duties or implement sufficient compensating controls. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through July 12, 2017. Background … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235State Agencies Bulletin No. 765
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/765-processing-certification-and-licensure-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2007Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… officials effectively managed general fund balance for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 110 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $8.1 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mCity of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… the City’s financial condition, claims processing and payroll function for the period January 1, 2013 through … has not established a claims auditing policy. The City’s payroll clerk performed incompatible payroll duties without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210