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Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… monthly budget-to-actual reports. The Board did not audit all claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations File annual … monthly budget-to-actual reports to the Board. Ensure that all claims are paid only after they are audited, with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Normal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… of a benefit, based on the cost-of-living index. Some benefits are eligible for full escalation, while others are … PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and the state’s … tax levy growth factors for all local governments Property Tax Cap: Inflation and Allowable Levy Growth Factors … Property tax levy growth for school districts and the states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearRondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… officials did not properly account for and monitor all of the District’s fixed assets. As a result, there is an … risk fixed assets could be lost, stolen or misused. Of the 80 fixed assets totaling $856,681 we reviewed, 64 assets … included in their inventory records corresponding to the musical instruments represented several of each instrument; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with … to St. Francis are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, St. Francis is entitled to additional … drugs, and blood) that are not covered by the standard fee schedules. Per Empire’s agreement with St. Francis, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011State Agencies Bulletin No. 1855
… Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1855-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … part of municipal officers and employees are governed by Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Among other things, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … the Government and Official Misconduct and arraigned in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is … Perry stated, "First, I want to thank all the constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeSUNY Bulletin No. SU-131
… SUNY System Administration, which will forward it to OSC. All Discretionary Salary Increases must be entered by SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-131-1-discretionary-salary-increase-suny-professional-servicesDiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… 2021 as the amount of allowable time off and weekly cash benefits increased. Almost eight million workers were covered … of their responsibilities and workers are aware of the benefits and the employment and health insurance protections … private sector in New York had access to paid family leave benefits, much higher than 29% for the Northeast Census …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… to help alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To … contracts with providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. The program’s goal is to … provide participants with the skills, training, and work opportunities necessary to succeed in employment. COMPASS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Retirement System member and retiree news. December 2024 Members Now Scheduling In-Person Consultations in Our … Yourself from Scams How School Employees Earn NYSLRS Service Credit Requesting Additional Service Credit Retirees Update Your Contact Information by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 1359
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 CSEA ISU Uniform Maintenance … Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 11/25/14 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance and Work-Related Clothing … a food service or direct care title (see GOER memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1359-2014-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2014-work-related-clothingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been issued. Office for the Aging (OFA): Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow - Up) (2020-F-27) An audit … identified in the initial report. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Access Controls Over Selected … for reimbursement. State Education Department (SED): Kids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC – Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComparison of PFRS Benefits
… contribute.) See Tier 6 Member Contributions. Retirement Age Members in special plans can retire after completing … their plan’s minimum service requirement, regardless of age. Members in regular plans can retire with full benefits at 62 or with reduced benefits between age 55 and 62 (see Reductions for Early Retirement below). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… oversight for procurements and the loan programs, having established policies and procedures and maintained … oversight for procurements and the loan programs having established policies and procedures and maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016
… College for equine drug testing. $1.4 million with KPMG, LLP to observe lottery drawings and certify ball weight. … and Related Disorders Association. $3.6 million with KPMG, LLP for hospital audits. $1.8 million grant to Albert … – Assembly $23,000 to Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for outside counsel for independent investigations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-356
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the June 2025 Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments … in June and December. Effective Dates: The June 2025 Uniform Allowance Payment and Uniform Blazer Allowance … Payment will be processed in a separate check dated 06/18/2025. There is no direct deposit for these payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-356-june-2025-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andTown of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… is properly administering agricultural real property tax exemptions. Key Findings The Assessor: Granted four … is properly administering agricultural real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… for the prorated share of taxes. The Board should: Ensure all exemptions are established by local law or resolution. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216