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Town of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … $309,369 and $399,024 of unrestricted surplus funds in the general and highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive in comparison to the Town’s expenditure levels, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Town of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Lincoln is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately … 31, 2012, the Board accumulated unexpended surplus funds in the general fund totaling $458,698, which were excessive … occurred because the Board underestimated budget revenues in previous years and did not adopt a policy to govern the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 3,600. … As a result, although the Board appropriated $3.73 million in fund balance for the general and sewer funds, over $2.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. … and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 million. Key … estimates of revenues and expenditures. Activity in established reserves has not, in all cases, been in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… 16, 2014. Background The Akron Fire Department is located in the Village of Akron in Erie County. The Department provides fire protection … have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, a Fire Department member, Richard A. Lobur, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… to May 8, 2013. Background The Town of Amherst is located in Erie County with a population of 122,366 residents. An … The Town Comptroller does not record reserve activity in the financial system, instead she accounts for certain reserves separately and in some cases does not maintain any record of the reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… robust third quarter that saw continued strong performance in domestic and developed international equities markets," … The Fund has 37.6 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 17.1 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $242.3 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… 4.51%. “The equity markets had some difficult times in 2022, but the Fund posted positive results for the … quarter,” DiNapoli said. “Market volatility may persist in 2023, but the Fund remains well-diversified and built to … As of Dec. 31, the Fund had 43.49% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2423-billion-end-third-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… five years, and the water fund had an operating deficit in 2019. In addition, village officials did not develop a fund balance … Municipal Law’s financial filing and audit requirements. In addition, for seven consecutive years, an annual update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… Date(s) August 19, 2009 Background Recent changes in tax regulations require that military stipend payments be … and Medicare taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. 914 (Change in Taxation of Military Stipend) explained the regulation and … employees beginning or ending military stipend beginning in Pay Periods 9L and 10L. When an employee receives both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendDiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… higher than expected overtime was addressed this year in the budget, this remains a concern in the future as the MTA expects overtime to decrease when it has not shown it has been able to do so in the past. “Lower than anticipated operating revenue is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planOpinion 92-41
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … the district. According to your inquiry, the fire district in question is located on a narrow island in a town. You state that in the district "[t]here are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… funding and communication efforts on improvements in these key areas. If the authority can assure safe and … its projection of reaching 80% of pre-pandemic ridership in 2026. According to the MTA’s fall 2022 rider survey , 41% … increased as incidents of crime have outpaced the growth in ridership. In 2022, there were 2,334 major felonies, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-335.1
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … also include the April 1, 2024, Salary Schedule. In addition, the April 04, 2024 Memorandum signed by Chief … a salary increase of 3.75% for unrepresented employees in ungraded positions (NS Grade 560). Section 9 of Chapter 01 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-3351-april-2024-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryOpinion 92-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Payroll Deductions (for … of municipal officers or employees. This section provides in pertinent part as follows: 1. No assignment of ... the … by any bank, trust company or credit union doing business in the State of New York, shall in any way operate to prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27XI.2.H Multiyear Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contract term and must reconcile the total contract amount in the final year. Delaying a new procurement cycle with contract terms exceeding five years may only occur in limited circumstances with OSC concurrence. If a contract … If during the contract term there is a substantial change in scope or in the contract amount, the agency must submit an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2h-multiyear-contractsNew York City Bike Share Program – Oversight of Revenue Collection and Monitoring
… period from July 2019 to October 2024. About the Program In 2013, DOT launched the New York City Bike Share program, … terms and conditions. Key Findings There are deficiencies in DOT’s monitoring and oversight of the program. DOT is not … they receive from the vendor. DOT officials involved in monitoring the program are not familiar with the reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/new-york-city-bike-share-program-oversight-revenue-collection-and-monitoringPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… fleet, and to determine whether agencies have controls in place that ensure vehicles are used in the most economical and efficient manner and that risks … 1, 2012 to March 3, 2015. Background Public employees in many agencies are routinely required to travel for various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2073
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Institutional Services Unit (ISU) – BU04 who meet the … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/15/2022, or … Criteria Uniform Maintenance Allowance Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/2022 are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2073-2022-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2021-uniform-maintenanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2175
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: Employees in the Institutional Services Unit (ISU) – BU04 who meet the … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/14/2023, or … Criteria: Uniform Maintenance Allowance Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/2023 are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2175-2023-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2023-uniform-maintenance