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DiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… fiscal stress," said DiNapoli. "I commend local officials for this improvement and believe that sensible budgeting and … "susceptible to fiscal stress," or has "no designation." For the fiscal year ending 2016, the three villages in … period. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In April, scores for the 17 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againCUNY Bulletin No. CU-290
… For employees who are Inactive or on Leave Without Pay at the end of Pay Period 26C, the retroactive raise … the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office. … This bulletin explains the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-290-cuny-managerial-pay-plan-retroactive-increases-2003-2006Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
Special 20 and 25Year Plan for PFRS Tiers 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 384 384d and 384e Withdrawing Your ContributionsMembership
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipFairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… employees that received a retirement incentive should not have been paid $2,000 because they retired prior to the end of the school year, a requirement for this … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118Eldred Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-20)
… Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/eldred-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9Town of Moriah - Cash Management (2019M-169)
… not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program to ensure interest earnings were maximized. Had the … funds are invested in a manner, within legal limits, to maximize interest earnings. Town officials generally … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. … Determine whether Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-cash-management-2019m-169Village of Greenwich - Cash Management (2019M-230)
… officials maximized interest earnings. Key Findings The Board did not develop and manage a comprehensive … were maximized. Had officials invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … could have been increased by approximately $42,200 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Periodically solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-cash-management-2019m-230En-Con Police Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Eligibility You would be entitled to this disability benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Under age 60. Physically or mentally unable to perform your duties as the natural and proximate result of … benefits. The Benefit The benefit would be equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS, plus an annuity based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/en-con-police-disabilityCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation … rate for individuals with a disability remains high and continues to eclipse the unemployment rate of individuals … The State Education Department’s (Department) Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedThe Age 55 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… As a Tier 1 member, you will be eligible for a service retirement benefit when you reach age 55 and have five or … after July 1, 1973. If you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member with five or more years of credited service, you may choose … of tier, if you work for an employer that offers a special retirement plan, you must retire by the first day of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-55-planLocust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the District’s financial … 31, 2012. Background The Locust Valley Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected three-member Board of Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company , Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority and the Town of Stockton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … or review the treasurer’s records. There was no review of bank statements, canceled checks or bank reconciliations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … Department of Social Services (OCDSS) contracted with the not-for-profit Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Rescue … the Local Districts to ensure that all required documents have been included, and assessing budgeted operating costs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuse-followOpinion 92-3
… of planning board chairman) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800[2],[3], 801: A planning board chairman who borrows money … to the planning board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law relative to … officers and employees (see General Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). A municipal officer or employee has an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… receipts and disbursements, processing of user charges, payroll and information technology. The board also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the … general fund and maintained an unreasonably high balance in three of the District’s seven reserves. Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Opinion 91-14
… opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures (necessity for referendum) -- Refuse and Garbage (town refuse and garbage district collecting refuse for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to … were done severally (see Department of Audit and Control, Report to the Governor on Legislation, Senate Int. 1122, Pr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Identifying, 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-yorkOpinion 92-12
… allowance or pension and the amount of the firefighter's regular salary or wages until such time as the firefighter … mot for lv to app dsmd 38 NY2d 1004, 384 NYS2d 441). The word "employment", however, is susceptible to more than one … refers to the activities of one performing services for another in an employer-employee relationship (see Barnhardt , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12