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Town of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway funds. Key Findings From December … 2014 through December 31, 2017, unrestricted fund balance in the general fund increased by $106,230 (110 percent). … During the same period, unrestricted fund balance in the highway fund increased by $50,007 (24 percent). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Medgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks … were unsupported. In some transactions funds were not used for their intended purposes. Key Finding We found MEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… totaling $114,554 were either improper (did not comply with CUNY and/or State and City policies and procedures) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… of the Transformation, with little to no evidence that basic planning steps were performed. Also, ITS was continuing … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1700
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $25,000 in 2019. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1700-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 1694
… each effective dated row determined in Step #1 by 365 and round to seven (7) decimal places. Multiply the result from … tab on the Job Data page for that period of time and round to two (2) decimal places. Add each result from Step #3 … each effective dated row determined in Step #1 by 365 and round to seven (7) decimal places. Multiply each result from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1694-2018-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York has lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were … efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkOperational Advisory No. 12
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and guidance on date determinations effective June 19, 2014 Guidance : The … updated due to references to Liability and/or Accounting Date: Chapter VII, Section 9.A - Fringe Benefit and Indirect … XII, Section 5.G - Entering the Appropriate Accounting Date Chapter XII, Section 6.C - Paying Prompt Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/12-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… Agency Actions Agencies are responsible for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-262
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by NYSPIA, in Bargaining … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-262-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment … An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered … We found NYDOL did not consistently assess penalties in accordance with law and/or NYDOL procedures resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether District officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for … and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a … attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotNew York State Debt
… Impact Study 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State of New York General Obligation Bonds, October 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195
… of the State Comptroller, beginning in calendar year 2005, the statutory salary of judges is paid in twenty-six … do not receive a payment in the last paycheck of December. Since January 1, 2014 is a holiday and paychecks will be dated Tuesday, December 31, 2013, calendar year 2013 is the first year that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judgesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… 1, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for payment entered in to the Statewide Financial … but not limited to, a vendor invoice or a vendor claim and a receiving report. As part of these requirements, … is on file prior to certifying and submitting a claim for payment to the Comptroller. To determine if a claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdf