Search
Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… School District provides education to children residing in eight towns in Cortland County, five towns in Chenango County and one … fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and reduce the amount of unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Death Benefits
… or beneficiaries. Your beneficiary information is listed in your Retirement Online account and on your Member Annual … For more information, read Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors . If you are retired, … earnings are limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. Certain other earnings limitations may also apply. ERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… Payable (AP) Mass Upload Tool; and Lease vouchers created in the Real Estate Management (REM) Module. In limited circumstances it may be appropriate for agencies … requirements in accordance with State Finance Law §§ 109 and 110. For more information on certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1717
… mailing address, as shown on the Modify a Person page in PayServ Also, checks exchanged to next-of-kin or the … due to overpayment Deceased employees whose check is being exchanged to the next-of-kin or estate Background … address is up to date on the Modify a Person page in PayServ. Verify status of check exchange and reversals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1717-new-york-state-salary-exchange-and-reversal-checks-be-mailed-directlyHow Contribution Rates Are Determined – What Every Employer Should Know
… NYSLRS’ Actuary ensures that adequate assets are being accumulated to pay benefits as they become due using … rates. The PVB reflects the amount of money needed in the Fund today to pay benefits in the future. NYSLRS assumes a 5.9 percent rate of return on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/how-contribution-rates-are-determinedComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Chazy Union Free … 2014-15 fiscal year before making approximately $523,400 in budget transfers to correct 72 appropriation accounts that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Cayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … or uncollected, the amount of undisbursed restitution being held, or adequate records of unpaid victims, and did … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of careful budget planning, the … across the state. “Buffalo’s finances are trending in the right direction,” said DiNapoli. “Sensible budgeting, … The scores are used to classify a local community as being in “significant fiscal stress,” “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our findings.” “Public service should never be about … from taxpayers, but also from businesses that were intent on paying a fine and righting a wrong. The State Police will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… and rehabilitation of approximately 31,000 individuals in its custody at 44 facilities throughout the State. The … an account created on the Provider’s website. Individuals in specialty populations are allowed limited access to two types of tablets: a law library tablet that contains access to law library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… spent $2 billion on road maintenance, repairs and upgrades in local fiscal year (FY) 2020, a decline of 7% since 2010 … and improvements. Local governments own 85% of all roads in the state, from city, town and village streets to major … when they are in poor condition, under construction, or being repaired they can limit our access to schools, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a partial exemption from school taxes for most … since the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… 11, 2013. Background The Village of Clyde is located in the Town of Galen in Wayne County and has approximately 2,100 residents. The … has not adopted an investment policy, which is required by law, or any policies or procedures for finance-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… ALBANY – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … Court. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation. Fitzpatrick was charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face enormous challenges and obstacles in their educations, including poverty and cultural and … attaining the educational goals set forth under federal law.” DiNapoli’s office launched the audit after reviewing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programVI.2.C Budget Journal Transactions – VI. Budgets
… the required budgetary control records included in the enacted budget and any subsequent legislation. In addition, OSC BSAO Budgets and Spending will use budget … transaction Reapprop Interchange Special Chapter Section Law Page Line Identifying information to where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2c-budget-journal-transactionsMore About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 20- and 25-year retirement plans. (There is no Tier 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are provided by Sections 384, 384-d … 384-e of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. If … 8, 2010, you may not be covered by the benefits described in this publication, even if your employer has adopted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt totaling … risk retention funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements. The audit … the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used … materials and biodegradable plastics. Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hemp