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Town of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes for the period January 1, … Because the Board has not established proper controls over payroll, the clerk to the Supervisor overpaid herself $13,940 … written policies and procedures for processing payroll and maintaining leave time accruals. The clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… for her own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… Common Council is the City’s legislative branch. John Whalen was a City employee for 39 years. He was … to his operation of the Department. On April 11, 2013, John Whalen was charged with grand larceny in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsTown of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… and to eliminate deficit fund balances. Adopt budgets that are structurally balanced. Authorize all temporary advances … budget transfers. Ensure that all temporary advances are repaid by the end of each fiscal year and with interest, … required. Ensure that payments in lieu of health insurance are calculated and paid based on provisions of the employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1472
… 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security Deficiency 502 NYS SS/Medicare Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1472-repayment-new-york-state-correctional-officers-police-benevolentLimitations – State Police Plan
… more than 20 percent, the amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from your FAE. Tier 5 If the earnings in any year … more than 20 percent, the amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from your FAE. Tier 6 If the earnings in any year … more than 10 percent, the amount in excess of 10 percent is excluded from your FAE. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/limitationsCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… of our audit was to review the financial condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 28,000. The City is governed by its Charter and other general laws of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… Board has not adopted IT policies and procedures regarding remote access, data backup, breach notification and disaster … processing and authorizing change orders. Adopt a remote access policy, comprehensive policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Develop policies and procedures to protect and ensure that all personal, private and sensitive information is removed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Real Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… that the amount receivable from LIPA is the subject of litigation, school district officials should consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidanceComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment, supplies and labor. “These vendors … caught and punished. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued work as part of our joint task force to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… the MTA has to fix is clearer now that it has scrapped its ill-advised plan to cover operating costs by borrowing,” … is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but could be … the hopes of persuading riders to come back. Its regular customer satisfaction surveys should help it better target …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… coverage, or incurring unreasonable debt. Automatic Orders place no restrictions or limitations on NYSLRS and cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersOpinion 92-22
… in assessment review proceedings) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Ethics (village comptroller representing … term "contract" for purposes of article 18 is defined to mean any claim, account or demand against or agreement with a … rolls), it appears that the comptroller's private practice does not involve a "contract" with the village for purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… of COVID-19, the pandemic has had devastating consequences for older populations residing in congregate settings, such … infection control practices. The Department is responsible for overseeing nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and … disease and infection. The Department uses three systems for collecting and reporting infection control data: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, and … The town’s recreation director is responsible for the center’s financial activities. DiNapoli’s audit revealed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… main office for guidance. Quick Contracting transactions can generally be processed by OSC in three business days or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2343
… in the employee’s taxable gross, and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2343-2024-2025-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionCost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a COLA distribution. NYSLRS will interpret general terms in a DRO as intent to provide an ex-spouse with a share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentOther Bulletin No. 14
… a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet ALL of the following criteria: Employee is in an eligible … was in an eligible bargaining unit. The system will total all monies for the following earnings codes where the … the system will calculate the deficit reduction amount on all eligible earnings where the earnings end date falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-14-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-state-university