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Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… of the limit set by the Board’s policy, and her separation payment was $3,180 more than she was entitled to. There are … paid from private funds are audited and approved prior to payment. Establish policies and procedures to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256Identifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… exploitation annually in the United States. New York City (NYC) reported an average of just 2,249 such children each … Local Departments of Social Services, including the NYC Administration for Children Services (ACS) – which is … ACS was selected to plan and distribute these funds in NYC, and until 2020 provided some of the funds to the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report … and local finances in ways that are hard to predict." On Sept. 27, 2017, Congressional Republican leaders and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… schools to review records they are required to maintain on site. When SED sees a school is having financial trouble it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Financial Operations (Livingston County) The company board does not provide adequate oversight of financial activities. … Allegany Co Carle Place Water Dist Circleville Fire Comp Vil of Hempstead Hoags Corners Vol Fire Comp Humphrey FD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 89-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … by a special act, the members of the fire department or, in the case of a multi-company fire department, the members … fire insurance tax moneys except as otherwise provided in any special law. Typically, such special laws are acts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Niagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board … to determine whether businesses achieved the goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Develop CBA ratios … Ensure that all PILOT billings and payments are made in accordance with agreements and pursue, if feasible, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Village of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… recovery plan and a breach notification policy or local law. Ensure that all necessary Village personnel receive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… and Social Security Law, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… Findings We found the Department approved payments to IPRO for subcontractor expenses that were not allowable under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationVillage of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… thresholds are made in accordance with General Municipal Law. Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… financial report. Village officials expended $76,200 in real property taxes over the last 12 years for two unused … the unused properties or consider placing these properties in use to benefit taxpayers. Adopt procedures to help detect and prevent prohibited interests in contracts. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… Group by telephone, toll free, at (877) 3774420 or by fax to (631) 236-9073. Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Under Section 341[j] of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive service … to be vested, your sick leave credit cannot be used to reach the five years. Qualify for a better retirement benefit … have 20 years, your sick leave credit cannot be used to reach the 20 years. Increase your pension beyond the maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jSeaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … with GML. Ensure that the point system is applied in a manner consistent with GML and that points earned are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… regarding the former bookkeeper were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations Properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… professional services, as required by District policy and law. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6About the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), created in 1966. NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the world. … form , or call 866-805-0990 and press 1. Rev. 1/22 … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-system