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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1698.1
… the reimbursement of moving expenses must be included in an employee’s federal taxable gross and applicable taxes … new appointees to a department or agency of the State, in transporting themselves, their families and household … to regulations issued by the Division of the Budget in Title 9, Parts 154 and 155 of New York Codes, Rules, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16981-new-payroll-process-and-new-time-entry-codes-payment-moving-expenseComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Utica City School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … and internal controls over departmental cash receipts. In addition, internal controls over the district’s … and that district employees did not use mobile devices in accordance with the district’s acceptable-use policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTravel Advisory No. 2
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual Guidance : In accordance with the OSC Travel Manual an employee’s … where the employee maintains residence) must be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience … an employee or to maximize travel expense reimbursement. In most cases, the official station will be the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Bethel, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … has not properly developed its annual operating budgets. In three of the last five fiscal years, the District spent … its reserves with approximately $115,000 of fund balance in anticipation of future equipment and repair needs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… from the Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford, and located in Saratoga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … to their independent public accountant (accountant) in a timely manner. As a result, the Board did not receive … December 23, 2011. Furthermore, due to a lengthy delay in the Treasurer providing a listing of fixed assets to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The … Assistance Program (SNAP) applications accurately and in a timely manner. However, the County’s process could be … inadequate communication between social welfare examiners in two different County Social Services programs. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates five schools … inventory records that included the date, stick reading in inches, gallons of fuel in the tank (physical inventory), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… The Weedsport Central School District is located in the Towns of Brutus, Cato, Conquest, Mentz, Sennett and Throop in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools … Key Findings District officials acknowledged the decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… The Adirondack Central School District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of Lewis, Leyden, Lyonsdale and West Turin in Lewis County; and the Towns of Annsville, Ava, Boonville, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 … the bookkeeper did not always enter all transactions in the computerized accounting system, adjusted bank balances … were approximately $997,800 less than cash balances in the Town’s computerized accounting records. The Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is … seven-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the District, with 540 students and 107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andTown of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Lebanon is located in Madison County and has a population of 1,332 residents. … failed to account for all moneys received, resulting in a $2,295 shortage in the Justice’s account. The Justice did not prepare monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently … years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related … to a more reasonable level. Ensure that money residing in the debt service fund is restricted in a debt reserve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… $3,869.The former Clerk also did not: Deposit $4,038 in cash collections recorded from January 1, 2018 through … all cash collected. For example, Town officials found $622 in cash in her office with no supporting records showing the source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of approximately 5,000 … years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either … formally documented any of these plans or set aside funds in reserves for these purposes. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance over these three fiscal years that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … 1318. Five reserves totaling $2.3 million had balances in excess of the District’s needs totaling $1.4 million. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… for delivering promised benefits to the community in exchange for tax abatements. Officials billed one business … different from the Board-approved schedule, resulting in the under-billing of $246,000 in the 12 years since the PILOT agreement inception. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… while the board and district officials used $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with applicable statutes. Appropriations were … each year, but was not used to finance operations. In addition, when unused appropriated fund balance is added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Program and who do not direct their own investments. In order to comply with this Final Regulation, TIAA/CREF has … contributions to one of the four QDIA established in the DOL's Final Regulation. Effective immediately, the DOB must be entered in Personal Data for new employees who participate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 2261
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Service Unit – … York and PEF, provides for payment of performance advances in September to eligible PEF employees based on … Date based on the Department Payments will be included in Institution Pay Period 11L, paychecks dated 09/19/2024 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2261-september-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-and