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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-158
To explain OSCs automatic processing of the SOS increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-158-senior-officer-series-sos-differential-increase-eligibleDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds totaling $4.4 billion to date. Another 471,000 … days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "We'll stay one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … whether the Mitchell-Lama-financed units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… whether the Department properly oversaw railroads in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. … the Governor. The Bill, if enacted, would amend existing State laws to align railroad bridge inspection with federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1201
… system will accept the full 9-character Empl ID for the search. Agency Actions Review the new procedures for Rehire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1201-changes-entering-rehires-concurrent-hires-and-transfers-payservJericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… the District budgeted for and paid the debt-related principal and interest from the general fund each year. The funding level for the retirement contribution reserve appears unreasonable based on … in accordance with the District’s adopted debt service plan. Review the District’s reserve fund policy and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Horseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … appropriations, it appeared that the District needed to both increase its tax levy and use fund balance to close … budget gaps. By not using the appropriated fund balance from the prior year, the District’s unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138Kiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… Joel, Orange County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, operates one … personal commuting expenses unless stipulated by agreement. Ensure that all employees receiving dependent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedOrdinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… The ordinary death benefit is a one-time, lump sum payment (your beneficiaries would not receive a monthly … of $1,000, as limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefitWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . 1 Once you have ten or … your membership, you may apply for a retirement benefit when you reach age 55 (age 63 for vested Tier 6 members who … they are working. Withdrawing voluntary contributions does not terminate PFRS membership. To withdraw voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… P. DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds … Another 152,000 refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund … their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping those suspicious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… is located in Warren County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected … surplus funds up to four times the amount allowed by statute. The District has developed a multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over reserve … Steuben Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education composed of five elected members. The District's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsVillage of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… made to the Clerk-Treasurer without Board approval and all employees had the wrong amounts withheld for health … that someone outside of the payroll process verifies that all employees are paid at documented Board-approved pay rates … the Clerk-Treasurer and her two Deputies cannot perform all functions within the financial software for non-payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background … four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2012-13 fiscal … especially those for the Village’s largest customers (the correctional facility and other municipalities) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108What 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 that have been delivered or services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for approving, monitoring and reporting projects for the period January 1, 2013 through June 12, 2014. … hired the Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD), a not-for-profit development organization, to perform all TCIDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardMonticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… the District’s financial condition and Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2015 through January 17, 2017. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total over $2 million. Key Findings The Board … the levels of fund balance to be maintained or thresholds for reserves. Although the Board established a financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Town of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… of approximately 7,800. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, maintains a Justice … conduct an annual audit of the Justices’ books as required by statute. Key Recommendations Require the clerk to prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76