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Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… requirements and that proper internal controls are in place. Accept Credit Card Payments Providing residents the … limits the amount of the service fee to the costs incurred in connection with the credit card charge.) Use a competitive … to select a service provider. (The contract must be in compliance with your local government's procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processIX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Congress enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and states. More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… and district revenues, are not required by law to be paid into any other fund or account. Review Legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsState Police Bulletin No. SP-170
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … 2016 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment will be processed in a separate check in Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-170-2016-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… must submit a written request to the Division of the Budget (DOB) to approve the transfer of federal grant funds … budget journal are: Program = 99998 Account = 60801 Budget Reference Year = Current Year Activity Code (Agencies can use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedurePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… 285,000.00 NYSLRS (ERS & PAF) Pensionable Earnings Tiers 1-4 Calendar Year IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V02 RTR Memo CompLmt … ERSBT5 285,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 5 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V03 RTR Memo OT Lmt ERSBT5 20,763.51 NYSERS Overtime Earnings Tier 5 Calendar Year Tier 5 OT Limit V04 RTR Memo CompLmt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… economic development, business investment and job creation in New York. The Public Authorities Law (PAL) requires it to … published a detailed report on its real estate portfolio in December 2022 after the current audit began. Before that … the vacant properties are former correctional facilities in the New York City area (Downstate, Bayview, and Lincoln). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowVestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of … audits. The Financial Secretaries did not approve vouchers in a timely manner and the Treasurers often disbursed moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, … Background The Stafford Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Stafford in Genesee County and provides fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialState Police Bulletin No. SP-188
… by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62, represented by the New York State Police Investigators Association Effective Date(s) … of the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc., the calculation routine for Deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire … Records were incomplete because deposits were not recorded in the checkbook register and a running cash balance was not … and include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to … not provide written disclosure of his ownership interest in a business used by the Company. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which … surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key Recommendations Develop policies and … over the budgeting process so that proposed budgets are in the required format and contain sufficient and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Statistical and Information
… school district, fire district and joint activity in the State. This data is comparable to the data that … . Overlapping Real Property Taxes (2000 - 2012) [Data in PDF and Excel] - Comprehensive statistics and pertinent … Debt (1995) - The 19 page booklet (only available in hard copy) describes the procedures for counties, cities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… through December 31, 2017, total fund balance increased in the general fund by $94,855 (49 percent). Year-end 2017 … appropriations. During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). … Town has projects that will require significant funding in the coming years, Town officials have not developed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… approximately $559,311. Grant annual vacation leave in accordance with its policy. As a result, 14 current … 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by an … water totaling 195 million gallons (19.7 percent) in 2016, valued at approximately $405,000. The Authority did … where significant discrepancies exist and correct issues in a timely manner. Establish formal policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterTown of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Carlton is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately … were accurate and complete and did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. We found that 93 percent of receipts … and accurate accounting records and deposit all money in a timely manner. Submit annual financial reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263CUNY Bulletin No. CU-439
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of 2012 CUNY Pre-Tax Transit rate changes pursuant to IRS Publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-439-2012-cuny-pre-tax-transit-rate-changesState Police Bulletin No. SP-83
… Affected Employees Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62 Background Chapter 8 of the Laws of … of Sergeant. Effective Date(s) Payments are to be made in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice … The amount of the Lump Sum Payment is not included in the calculation of overtime, but is included as salary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-83-permanent-rank-sergeant-payment-employees-represented-nys-police