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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and appropriated fund balance was not used, resulting in unrestricted fund balance in the general and highway funds that exceeded the town’s … there is an increased chance of unauthorized checks being signed. In addition, although the board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1370
… for hourly employees. Affected Employees Employees in hourly positions who meet the eligibility criteria … increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental positions. The Director of the Budget … G-1035 (issued May 15, 2014), the minimum hourly wage is being increased for seasonal and other non-statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1370-december-2014-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… is the Division of Human Rights under the Human Rights Law (Executive Law Art. 15). An “Award” made by an … resolve a legal dispute: after a proceeding has been begun in front of an administrative agency authorized to direct … voucher using the appropriate account code described in Chapter IV, Section 5.C - General State Charges – Claims, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsOrdinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… The salary is limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service law. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an optional sick leave benefit. If your … plan. Meet the service credit requirement to retire in a special 20- or 25-year plan. … Article 14 information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jState Agencies Bulletin No. 838
… payment. Affected Employees Pensioners and beneficiaries in Agency 01130, Division of Veterans' Affairs - Blind Veterans Annuity Background Pursuant to Chapter Law 496 of the Laws of 2008 the remainder of the allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/838-reduction-2008-blind-veterans-annuityIV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… to Others Interest on late payments for unjustified delays in paying vendors, and providers of service pursuant to Article 11-A of the State Finance Law. 60321 Grants – Retainage Retainage is the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceTown of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… and gasoline fuel. Town officials: Purchased $299,298 in goods and services that should have been competitively … guidance or comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Key Recommendations Review and update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… education to approximately 250 students, is located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County. The School, which is a … of ethics policy and the application of General Municipal Law requirements. Ensure that Board policy is followed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (2023M-156)
… all the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 5-a and must improve controls over online banking to ensure these transactions are secure. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/north-babylon-union-free-school-district-online-banking-2023m-156Pembroke Central School District - Investment Program (2023M-130)
… earnings totaling over $153,000 from money on deposit in its 15 bank accounts at two financial institutions, which … policy as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 39. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-130State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Preschool and Children and Family Services Unit . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village of … projects. The town could have saved approximately $10,200 in issuance costs related to the bonds and approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the White Plains City 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.” Brewster Central … unrestricted unappropriated fund balance levels are in accordance with statutory requirements, and budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Valley Central School District and Questar III BOCES . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Canajoharie … County) The district overestimated appropriations in the 2012-13 through 2014-15 adopted budgets by a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). RISKS IN PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES WITHOUT OSC CONTRACT APPROVAL … are penalties imposed by Article XI-B of the State Finance Law that provides for prompt contracting and interest … contracts are submitted after the start date and result in late payments to the NFP. Agencies are strongly encouraged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsKIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… of the local school board and is governed under Education Law Article 56. The KIPP Tech Valley Charter School, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is governed by a Board … comprises eight voting members. The School was established in 2004 under SUNY authorization and provides elementary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of … were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … to show the results of the Director’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not seek reimbursement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Wyandanch Union Free 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." Frontier Central … amounts were not used as presented to the taxpayers in the annual budgets. In addition, the district did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world, with 472 subway stations spread across four of … documentation of work. This has resulted in Transit not being able to effectively track the maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … annually, the board has not updated its procurement policy in almost 20 years and did not ensure that town officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits