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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1130
… the process of testing the payroll accounting interfaces as part of the first Full Dress Rehearsal (FDR1) being … or finalized their chart field assignments in SFS. As a result many Position Pools in PayServ contain PayServ … be valid in SFS, it may not charge the same Cost Center as the original payroll. OSC will create a test version of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1130-payroll-processing-during-sfs-full-dress-rehearsalDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… the audits, said. “I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli for undertaking the first-ever audit of New York’s Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. … diversity. A hate crime is an offense against all we stand for as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingOpinion 89-56
… the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (authority to make incentive payments to employees who report health care … or pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, for cash incentive payments to employees who identify health care … established a self-insured health insurance plan. As an incentive for employees to help identify charges made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial … collections are up significantly, and our May Cash Report shows the state is $4 billion ahead of projections. It is … State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the states financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… April, New York City released its $98.6 billion executive budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 (FY 2022), … The Comptroller’s report notes the city plans to provide a general reserve of $300 million in FY 2022, about 0.4 percent … purpose, could reduce gaps to less than 4 percent of city-fund revenues, absent the budget risks. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… The State Education Department’s (SED) weak enforcement of … investments — at risk, an audit released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli found. “Lax oversight allowed … both students and taxpayers. Like other agencies, the State Education Department’s resources are stretched, but it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t required to contribute (determined by your tier and retirement plan), … Online: Retirement Online is the fastest, most convenient way to apply for a loan. You can see how much you are … have an outstanding loan with NYSLRS and want to take another loan: Sign in to your Retirement Online account to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… advisors may be keeping students at the City University of New York (CUNY) from graduating within four years, according … earning a degree more attainable. While COVID-19 poses new challenges, I am hopeful that CUNY will strive to follow … university system and includes colleges located throughout New York City. The Legislature intended that CUNY be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesOpinion 2006-10
… Accounting (charging a portion of town engineer’s salary to special district); (crediting interest earned on the … LAW §11: In the absence of any statutory direction to the contrary, interest or earnings from the investment of monies of the general fund, town-wide would be credited to the general fund, town-wide and interest or earnings from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1612
… benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. Affected … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Administration … Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1612-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2017Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… the District’s internal controls over the procurement of professional services for the period January 1, 2011 to July … not require the use of competitive methods when procuring professional services. We reviewed all five professional services providers who received at least $20,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… independent audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialBrentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… the internal controls over the financial operations of the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Town of … the internal controls over the financial operations of the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the period April 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … January 1, 2011, to July 12, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248State Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… Background Pursuant to the Amendment to the Summary of Award contained in the Amendment to the Final and Binding Award of Tripartite Panel #1A 2008-008 between the State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of Department of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (2014-S-24). … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… has two campuses and about 5,500 students, is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 … appropriate computer use and security or provide training on policies, cybersecurity or the financial software … systems, automatic temperature controls, a designated generator and entry keypads or logs; establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialSullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… Legislature. The County’s total 2013 appropriations for all funds was approximately $192.7 million. Key Findings … and they have developed reasonable budgetary estimates for most major revenues and expenditures, the County’s … financial condition has declined over the last few years. For the years between 2007 and 2011, the County has spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… Rockland County Budget Review B61322 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have documentation … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-follow