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AFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load
This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-bulk-load-09-22-22.pdfFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing more than $5,000 from ambulance … with law enforcement across New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyOpinion 94-29
… applicable to appeals from orders of the Family Court in juvenile delinquency proceedings in which the corporation … these appeals generally arise in two proceedings: (1) a juvenile delinquency proceeding in which the corporation … 8022(b) would be justified in view of the fact that juvenile delinquency matters are quasi-criminal in nature and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29What Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdfState Police Bulletin No. SP-227
… date and check date. Year Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment EffectiveDate CheckDate 2022 Administration 01 Lag … bargaining unit prior to the automatic processing of this payment in Administration Pay Period 1L. Rows will be … processing of the automatic increases: NHRP704 Mass Salary Payment Report This report identifies all employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-227-april-1-2022-2-salary-increase-state-police-employees-representedDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… $8,000 from a nonprofit that maintains snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks. Daley, the president of the Snowdrifters … falsifying business records to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley … Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served.” New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-55
… Affected Employees Longevity-eligible employees in BU67 with an Increment Code of 1976-2007 Background … Agreement). The Longevity Lump Sum payment will be in the amount of $1,250 or $2,500 based on the eligibility … be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-55-april-2012-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsu-longevityTri-Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-17)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund … reserve was overfunded by nearly $1.9 million as of June 30, 2019. When unused appropriated fund balance and … that will be used to fund operations. Return excess funds in the tax certiorari reserve to the surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/tri-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-17New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the period July 1, … Update the procurement policy to clearly identify when and how District officials will seek competition for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153State Agencies Bulletin No. 753
… a country. Agency Actions Review the NPAY766 Report each pay period. Follow the suggestions provided above to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/753-new-error-messages-control-d-report-npay766Opinion 89-39
… of the insurance agency with which the town contracts for insurance coverage would have a prohibited conflict of … General Municipal Law, §802(1)(h) provides an exception for contracts in which an officer or employee has an … was elected or appointed. There is, however, no exception for renewals of such contracts. Since you state that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39NY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… manage the Fund,” DiNapoli said. “We are fortunate to have her with us.” “Anastasia’s experience across the spectrum of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of White Creek (Town) Supervisor provided proper oversight of disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) … Findings The Supervisor did not provide proper oversight of disbursements or ensure the required AUDs were filed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period … have improperly restricted more than $5 million of surplus funds for a purpose not statutorily allowed and had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mOpinion 2005-8
… a village to use "profits" from village water rents to fund general village purposes (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-28, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… taxes into PayServ, usually based on an invalid Form W-4 and/or Form IT-2104 that has been submitted by an employee. … For employees who have a fixed tax entry, agencies must contact the employee, request a new completed and signed W-4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The first step in the Majauskas formula determines what percentage of the member’s pension was earned during the … 2. 60% × 50% = 30% (ex-spouse’s portion) NYSLRS will calculate the precise service credit accrued during the … based on a hypothetical retirement benefit. NYSLRS can calculate a hypothetical retirement benefit using a member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… 3.7% 6.4% 3.2% Queens 67,739 6.2% 8.1% 6.1% Rochester 32,598 1.9% 3.4% 1.9% Schenectady 4,990 2.4% 4.7% 2.3% Staten … 4.0% 1.5% Westchester 53,873 4.5% 6.8% 4.2% Western Nassau 32,722 5.2% 7.9% 5.3% White Plains 3,955 3.3% 5.2% 3.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021