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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1336
… Reduction Plan Affected Employees Year-round employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to ANN or HRY) of the Office of … meet the eligibility criteria. Excludes hourly employees with an hourly rate less than $7.36. Background Pursuant to … end date. Employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence on the pay period end date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1336-2014-2016-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1296
… Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Year-round employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to ANN or HRY) of the Office of … meet the eligibility criteria. Excludes hourly employees with an hourly rate less than $7.39. Background Pursuant to … end date. Employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence on the pay period end date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1296-2013-2015-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of goods or services provided, personnel listed by name, title, and hours worked, whether invoices should be … assigned to appropriate staff and identify: The name and or title of the individuals(s) who will perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 2129.2
… 78, 79, 96, 98) Have an Employee Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence. On 03/31/2023, employees must: … 03, 04, 47, 97). Have an Employee Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence*. *Employees with an Employee Status of Leave of Absence with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21292-civil-service-employees-association-csea-non-pensionable-lump-sumWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… same period, the District budgeted to fund its reserves with approximately $115,000 of fund balance in anticipation … Board did not consider historic trends and develop budgets with these trends in mind. Throughout the fiscal year, the … − when developing budget estimates that are consistent with the District’s actual revenues and expenditures. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently overestimated … as required. As a result, the District was not transparent with taxpayers and has levied more taxes than necessary. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Reduce the unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… of Delhi (Town) officials accurately maintained Highway Department (Department) employee leave records. Key Findings Town … Town of Delhi Town officials accurately maintained Highway Department Department employee leave records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down … financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by … Board borrowed $100,000 each year from District reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… District’s general fund checking account and commingled with the District’s other funds. An annual foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for the last four years. Claims were not reviewed … in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with other District funds. Prepare and file annual foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… records, and the Executive Director provides the Board with financial reports. However, the Board did not adopt a … as required by the by-laws, and did not monitor and comply with the stipulations in the Foundation Agreement regarding … financial statements and cash flow forecasts. Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not use the principal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… July 1, 2014 through October 25, 2016. Background The Rochester City School District is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The District, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the District’s financial … the District’s calculation and supporting documentation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andMarlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that District official do not participate in the process of awarding contracts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessVillage of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… As of February 29, 2024, cash balances did not agree with bank balances for 27 of the 37 bank reconciliations we … monthly balance sheet reports to the Board or comply with New York State General Municipal Law Section 30 by filing required Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-132
… The Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment is supplemental taxable income, will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, and is subject to employment and income … retroactive payments (Earnings Codes RXX) are supplemental taxable income and will be included in the employee’s taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-132-district-council-37-dc-37-2024-non-pensionable-lumpResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… audit findings and recommendations present local officials with the opportunity to take positive action and document … the final audit report. These are two different documents with different purposes. Your audit response allows you to … to the draft audit report, including whether you agree with the findings. We include your audit response in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… willfully violated the prohibitions against impermissible contacts or certain ethics provisions, or failed to timely … is contained in Appendix A – Standard Clauses for All New York State Contracts, compliance with this requirement may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of OSC’s … paid or unpaid interns, or non-employees [1] working in the workplace who engage in such harassing conduct, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policy