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Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… first three years of membership, your contribution rate is based on your annual wage, as provided by your employer on … After this three-year period, your contribution rate is based on what you actually earned two years prior. For part-time employees, your contribution rate is based on your annualized wage. Contribution rates are set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … authority finances are commingled to the extent that there is no clear division between the two entities. The water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… administrative expenses, general overhead, etc. Unless it is otherwise prohibited by statute, regulation, agency policy … costs are allowable: The reimbursement of indirect costs is not prohibited by statute, regulation, agency policy or … contract. The method used to allocate indirect expenses is documented, accurate and common to all programs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsXI.2.G Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Invitation for Bid (IFB); the evaluation criteria; and the winning bid or proposal. OSC may request additional … a bid protest, OSC requires that all relevant bids (winning, rejected or protested) be submitted with the … a bid protest, OSC requires that all relevant proposals (winning, rejected or protested) be submitted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2g-submission-and-retention-bidsproposalsXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… expense report for reimbursement unless the Due to State is refunded to the State. An employee who travels frequently … future expense reports. The Due to State Offset amount is available in the employee’s wallet. The employee must … Agencies When an employee owes money to the State, he or she must submit a check to the agency to refund the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Hamlin Fire … the payments have already been made, and their approval is not documented in the minutes. The board did not conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Mercy College (Mercy) is an … undergraduate tuition is about $8,500 per semester. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The Authority was created in 1950 by Article 2, Title 9 of the New York State Public Authorities Law for the purpose … reasonable speed under the given weather conditions. Since 1992, the Authority has also been responsible for the State’s … dinner. Two payments totaling $5,100 for food provided at staff conferences, including $3,630 spent on food at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process ( 2015-N-1 ). About the … the Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal system (CAMA) for property tax valuations. Assessors determine parcel market … included in our initial report Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… with the Guidelines. However, OGS relied on the Sheridan Avenue Project to provide the majority of its energy savings. … Develop a contingency plan to replace the Sheridan Avenue Project. Continue implementing capital projects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… 27, 2012. Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Livonia, in Livingston County, where it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners comprises five … how the project will be financed, and that the project is permissible by law. Ensure that District officials comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… 2012. Background The Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The … Chiefs, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Department is operated in accordance with its bylaws, and is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overNorth Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… Background The North Greenbush Common School District is located in the Town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County. … its students to attend one of four other school districts, is governed by an elected three-member Board of Education. … that result in the appropriation of fund balance that is not used to finance District operations. Reduce the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112Waverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… 26, 2013. Background The Waverly Central School District is located in Tioga and Chemung Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine … upon all information available at the time the budget is developed. Provide appropriate transparency through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… 30, 2013. Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises three … based on all information available at the time the budget is developed. Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are … 1, 2012 through October 10, 2013. Background The Company is located in the Town of Pomfret, in Chautauqua County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws, which stipulate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is authorized to issue debt totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate … deficit. The residential energy tax revenue estimate is overly optimistic given the amount collected in 2013. The … could experience potential revenue shortfall if the budget is not adjusted. Issuing serial bonds to cover the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… Background The Oysterponds Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … policy, to ensure the District’s electronic data is adequately safeguarded. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingTown of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… to September 17, 2012. Background The Town of Pittstown is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 5,700 residents. The Town Board is the legislative body and has overall responsibility for … Review the AUD prior to submission to ensure it is accurate, reasonable, and is supported by the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Hancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)
… 30, 2013. Background The Hancock Central School District is located in the Towns of Deposit, Hancock and Tompkins in Delaware County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five … the 2013-14 fiscal year, the District’s operating budget is approximately $10 million. Key Findings Although the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187