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State Agencies Bulletin No. 914
… Purpose To inform agencies of new procedures regarding withholding of … on the tax treatment of a military stipend paid as wages to employees, it was concluded that OSC must withhold these … stipends stating that military stipend payments made to employees in active duty for more than 30 days are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/914-change-taxation-military-stipendsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance … by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works … with public funds. A similar campaign finance program is already being used successfully in New York City, and we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. This time, the … Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… school districts to override the cap with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. Last year, school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to December 31, 2013. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and … appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage … has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and … To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsCity of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling … City of Glen Cove Budget Review B71316 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… budget contains significant financial risks that the City Council should consider when adopting the 2015 budget. The … with operating revenues. The City continues the practice of supporting operating expenditures with … sale of City property of $410,000 and the settlement of legal proceedings of $950,000 that might not be realized. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… or used to benefit the District. Develop procedures to govern separation payments to ensure they are consistent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… compensating controls such as increased management reviews and ensure that duplicate prenumbered receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Circle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … the provider's reported expenses must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended … Remind Circle of Friends officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNewfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-238)
… Background The Newfield Central School District is located in Tompkins County. The District is governed by the Board of … funds were transferred to various reserves resulting in three reserves having more money than is likely necessary. … a plan to reduce the amount of unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-238East Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal control … The East Brentwood Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jInvestment Advisory Committee
… Nordin, CFA Retired Partner Wellington Management Company, LLP Catherine James Paglia President Robert and Ardis James …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeVillage of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
… Board of Trustees (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment and ensured written quotes were obtained for … Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims prior to payment or ensure written quotes were obtained as … for payment by the Board, and claims totaling $52,000 to the local Chamber of Commerce did not include receipts as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/09/03/village-clayton-claims-auditing-2021m-81Real Estate Portfolio
… Purpose To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, established a value for those holdings, and determined the need to either hold or dispose of properties. The audit … To determine whether the RochesterGenesee Regional Transportation Authority has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolioOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from … you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member, with at least 90 days of service since last joining PFRS, and your death occurs: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Systemic Oversight Deficiencies Put Thousands of Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing Units at Risk
… management practices in New York’s Mitchell-Lama housing developments. The report found that chronic oversight … and safeguard one of New York’s most important affordable housing programs.” DiNapoli’s report reviewed five audits … 2019 and 2025, covering conditions at 26 Mitchell-Lama housing developments in New York City and statewide, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-systemic-oversight-deficiencies-put-thousands-mitchell-lama-affordable-housing-units-risk