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Accounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfLapsing Pools for 06-30-2022
Lapsing Pools for 06-30-2022
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/agencies-bulletin-2030-lapsing-pools-attachment.pdfAccounting for Medicaid Expenditures
Provide updated guidance to counties on accounting for Medicaid expenditures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-for-medicaid-expenditure.pdfVendor Responsibility for Subcontractors
Presentation from 2018 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2018-vendor-responsibility-presentation.pdfAging, Office for the
All agency audits from 2009 to present.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/zip/office-aging.zipEnrollment Instructions for Authorizers
Online services enrollment instructions for PARIS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/public-authorities/pdf/paris-enrollment-instructions.pdfAccounting for Deficiency Notes
Accounting for Deficiency Notes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/deficiencynotes.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfRed Flags for Fraud
Red flags are warnings that something could be or is wrong.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/red_flags_fraud.pdfAgency On-Line Reporting Procedures for Position Realignment for New Fiscal Year
Attachment from State Agencies Bulletin P-983
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-983-attachment.pdfUniform Allowance Payment for CUNY Campus Security Titles for June 2004
Attachment from CUNY Payroll Bulletin No. 201
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/cuny-201-attachment.pdfXIII.12 Procedure for Reporting Taxable Employee Expense Reimbursements for Prior Open Tax Years – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
This section discusses how to process adjustments to an employees taxable income for prior tax years in order to comply with Internal Revenue Service IRS reporting requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii12-procedure-reporting-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements-prior-open-tax-yearsBriarcliff Manor Union Free School District - Procurement (2020M-173)
… for three out of the six professional service providers in the past five years. Key Recommendation Ensure periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/26/briarcliff-manor-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-173Frankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… reported and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings The bylaws provided limited guidance on financial … were paid without Membership approval, as required by the bylaws and 47 claims totaling $34,437 were paid without … no supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws or adopt separate written financial policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesProvisions for an Accidental Death Benefit – World Trade Center Presumption
… beneficiaries of certain retirees who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup. Your … to Accidental Death Benefit for Victims of the 2001 World Trade Center Disaster (RS6418-W) if: You, or your … in the event of your death, filed an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, 2026; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/provisions-accidental-death-benefitCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public employment. Military … eligible to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service. Military service is creditable … military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. For more information, visit our Military Service Credit page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceCredit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… or other public employment. Military Service If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase … retirement plans. Because service credit is a factor in calculating a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases, buying military service credit will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Career Plan
… employer before that employer elected to participate in the Retirement System. Service Before Your Date of … member of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your … an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better benefit. Please review your options carefully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – New Career Plan
… employer before that employer elected to participate in the Retirement System. Service Before Your Date of … member of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your … an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better benefit. Please review your options carefully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/credit-previous-or-military-service