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… to protecting your privacy when you access our website and the online services we offer. Consistent with New York … concerning a natural person which, because of name, number, symbol, mark, or other identifier, can be used to … request). We use information you provide, such as your email address, only to send you information that you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… issue of outstanding bonds. Among the requirements imposed by the Local Finance Law ( Sections 90.00 and 90.10 ) is that … the terms and conditions of all notes and bonds sold by certain public authorities at p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsHammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… whether the Hammond Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately monitored the … Reports (AFRs) were filed timely. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s financial records. As a result, … reported. Furthermore, although the Board adopted a code of ethics, it did not adopt the required procurement or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… and did not provide timely, accurate or adequate reports to the Village Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of … $1.7 million and did not: Reconcile bank balances to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … generally supported by adequate documentation and appeared to be for proper school purposes. However, the board did not … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District – Financial Condition Management (Warren County) The district's budgets included appropriated fund … – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (Nassau County) District officials overestimated expenditures by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the method or basis for allocation should be identified. In situations where the contractor provides services funded … allocated to the State.The following criteria must be met in determining when indirect costs are allowable: The … agency policy or contract. The items of expense included in the allocation to the state contract are allowable and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… (Fund), and the Church of England, called on ExxonMobil to agree to their request that the company address how it will be affected by worldwide efforts to adopt the … to being at the ExxonMobil AGM in Dallas tomorrow to make the case for this resolution in person," said Edward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeOpinion 89-12
… to proceed with the project, should retain a Design Consultant who is independent of any potential bidder, and … , supra , the City of Mount Vernon hired a computer consultant to make recommendations as to how the city could computerize its administrative departments. The consultant prepared specifications to implement his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Opinion 88-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … reduction of benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reduction of health insurance benefits) … comply with constitutional equal protection guarantees (NY Const, art I, §11). Therefore, in answer to your first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-181
… must have been on the payroll for 120 full work days from 4/1/2011 through 3/31/2012 to be eligible for a service … Step 1 to reflect an increase to Longevity Step 1 from the 4/1/10 Salary Schedule, using the Action/Reason code … Step 2 to reflect an increase to Longevity Step 2 from the 4/1/10 Salary Schedule, using the Action/Reason code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-181-april-2012-service-increments-longevity-payments-and-longevityAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… a framework and offer guidance that boards of education can use for establishing an audit committee charter. A sample … purposes, they need not be residents of the district. This can help ensure that the committee has the appropriate level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. As a result, there is an … or inappropriate purchases. Of the 136 charges and credits totaling $70,570 we reviewed: 86 charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58More About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement … New York State Legislature. This publication applies only to members who joined the New York State and Local Police and … for more information. This publication has made reference to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planChallenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… has had a retirement benefit denied can request a hearing: Online: Sign in to your Retirement Online account , click on “Make a Request” on the top right …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationXII.4.A Vendor Requests for Payment – XII. Expenditures
… a vendor certified Statewide Financial System (SFS) Claim for Payment Form ( AC 3253-S ). Business Units may use AC … payments, State Aid payments, or discretionary payments for materials, equipment and services. It is the … paper documents to OSC, with the exception of payments for the purchase of land. Instead, OSC will accept electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4a-vendor-requests-paymentBeacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … of our limited review, we found the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4Chautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through … Background The County Director of Finance, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-167
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide … who are not entitled to an increment or longevity payment due to an "Unsatisfactory" rating. The increment code must be … employees who did not receive an automatic payment but are due an increase as identified on the NHRP708 - Mass Increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-167-april-2011-service-increments-longevity-payments-and-longevity