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Opinion 91-11
… which authorizes a city mayor to appoint a city engineer for a longer term than presently provided in the city charter … You indicate that the city engineer currently serves for a term of three years. You further state that the mayor … county manager from four years, subject to removal only for cause, to an indefinite term, subject to removal at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board has not developed an … 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-134List of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… businesses now, while other departments will be phased in over time. … The current list of agencies that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesStafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
Stafford Fire Department Inc Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M274
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b17-6-8City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B23-7-3)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-long-beach-budget-review-b23-7-3Assertive Community Treatment Program
… of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to facilitate recovery for adults receiving treatment for serious mental illness; to support children and families … and operate throughout the State to provide services for up to 5,000 recipients. ACT provider teams are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 291
… Data (Agency) panel, using the following effective date and deduction end date for the appropriate cycle. Cycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/291-new-deduction-code-899-new-york-state-nys-world-trade-center-relief-fundElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… Online Services Government Account Authorization - This form identifies a government organization's Authorizer for … of Contracts Applications Account Maintenance - This form identifies a user for the purposes of establishing a … (OSC) to utilize Bureau of Contracts applications. This form is intended to be used when your government entity does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include … during and after a disruption. Technology recovery strategies should consider the possible restoration of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Food Metrics Implementation 2017S18
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followLocal Sales Tax Collections Up
… Sales tax collections rose fastest during the second half of 2019, growing 6.3 percent in the third quarter and 5.6 … City had year-over-year growth above the statewide average of 4.7 percent. New York City’s 5 percent increase continues a pattern of strong collections over the past several years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planEnroll in the VendRep System
… request one. How to get started: Go to our Online Services Portal Select “Enroll Now” Select “Business” and then select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/enroll-vendrep-systemYour Home Public Library – Financial Management (2016M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s management of the Library’s financial … of Union, in Broome County. The Library is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Village … reports did not include accurate cash or fund balances. A $100,000 interfund advance from the Village in 2015 remains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/14/your-home-public-library-financial-management-2016m-228Foreign Fire Insurance Report Filing
… relating to such monies with our office. Annual Report Form [pdf] For assistance with the completion of the annual report form, please call our office at 1-866-321-8503, option 4 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/foreign-fire-insurance-report-filingAccounts Payable Advisory No. 7
… must select the correct Vendor ID and Address Sequence when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Barnes and Noble may delay payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/7-complex-entity-barnes-nobleIV.3.C Federal Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… are earmarked for specific programs and are accounted for in Special Revenue – Federal funds such as the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3c-federal-receiptsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying … returns. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsParkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… [pdf] , Orangetown [pdf] ; the Counties of Onondaga [pdf] and Nassau [pdf] ; the Villages of Port Jefferson [pdf] and … compliance with their Parkland Alienation legislation for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. … convey parkland to a non-public entity, or to use parkland for another purpose, the municipality must receive prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5