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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… eligibility criteria regarding the CSEA, M/C and PEF Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payments which may impact … (BU06, BU18, BU46, BU66, BU78, BU79, BU96, and BU98) and PEF (BU05) bargaining units who meet the eligibility … 2022 (CSEA) and Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023 (M/C and PEF), employees in the respective bargaining units listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… Purpose: As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paycheck … As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The 2016 and 2017 LOSAP records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … that these payments were appropriate and not impermissible gifts. Key Recommendations Consult with the Town’s legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Hamburg Central School District - Continuing Education (2019M-11)
… education cash receipts are properly accounted for due to internal control weaknesses. Key Recommendations Segregate … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-continuing-education-2019m-11East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… for travel expenditures. Could have saved $2,600 on rental cars by using New York State (NYS) contracts. Does not … District officials should use NYS contracts for renting cars. The Board should require proof of attendance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller is … sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes determinations as to whether a NYS employee has … insurance benefits from an employee’s wages, the DOL will notify the employee and provide them with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2368-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-and-newState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.1
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller is … sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes determinations as to whether a NYS employee has … insurance benefits from an employee’s wages, the DOL will notify the employee and provide them with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23681-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… who have received an overpayment of unemployment insurance benefits, as determined by the New York State Department of … the New York State Department of Labor determines that an employee of the State of New York has received an overpayment … of the pay period for the check date the deduction is to start. Enter the biweekly deduction as the Flat Amount. Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedColumbia County – Procurement (2017M-249)
… period January 1, 2016 through July 17, 2017. Background Columbia County is governed by a Board consisting of 18 Town … Columbia County Procurement 2017M249 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/columbia-county-procurement-2017m-249Skaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials adequately segregated the … of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established security procedures over online banking. All online payments and transfers totaling $72 million during our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13
… process provides important controls including: Prevention of duplicate payments and overpayments; Validation that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2296
… State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2025 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2024-285, released on … for employees aged 50 and over remains at $7,500 for 2025 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2296-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2025Travel FAQs
… beyond the minimum required by the Comptroller’s Office.If you have questions that are not addressed below, please … receipts always required for receipted per diem amounts? What should I do if I cannot provide a receipt because a receipt is not customarily provided? What if I lose a receipt? Do I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… Purpose As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1 st , OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paycheck … should the State budget be late and a budget extender bill not be passed by 4 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must properly execute and file the appropriate beneficiary designation with NYSLRS. A DRO may direct a member to … stated in the DRO. Beneficiary Designations A member’s designation of a spouse as beneficiary of certain benefits is … notice (Estate, Powers and Trusts Law -EPTL § 5-1.4). The designation is revoked regardless of when the final decree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… were of a serious nature, and increase the risk of an accident and/or injury (e.g., faulty anti-lock brakes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesOpinion 88-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (exclusion of compensation for working vacations from calculation of … bargaining agreement is includable in the calculation of one year final average salary under section 3029d of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 2000-12
… OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (requiring abstention from voting on salaries of relatives) -- Family Relationships (abstention from voting on salaries of relatives) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, … Law (§800 et seq.) that prohibits a town board member from voting on salaries for family members who are elected or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12EDSS - Release Notes
… (December 19, 2017) New Features EDSS now accepts Contract Reporter Exemption Requests (CRERs) for review and approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-release-notes