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Opinion 94-22
… services with) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Custody of (turning over to not-for-profit association) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … The district management association, however, may be the recipient of district funds paid as fair and adequate … imposed on behalf of a business improvement district may be turned over to, and be controlled and directly expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison by Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik also … and more than $6 million in restitution. Cizik was arrested in August 2014 by agents of the Polk County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionDebt Management
… ) Christian Brass ( [email protected] ) The Debt Management Bureau is responsible for the activities associated with the sale and payment of debt service for general obligation bonds and notes of the … The Debt Management Bureau is responsible for the activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/debt-managementWelcome New Members
… If youre a new NYSLRS member you can find handy resources in one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/new-membersPublic Safety Overtime
… In response to questions we’ve received from employers who … of the Police and Fire Retirement System who are engaged in police or fire service; and Active members of the … undersheriffs or regular deputy sheriffs engaged directly in criminal law enforcement activities that make up fifty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1794
… age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,500 in catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $26,000 in 2020. An additional deferment is also available to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1794-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Auditing claims demands more than a “rubber stamp” of the claim packages. Instead, it should entail a thorough and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a legal obligation and a proper charge against the local government or school … Claims Auditing should entail a thorough and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingEliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… – A.9348 (Abbate) – Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local … Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationReal Property Dispositions
… appropriate payment amounts from the sales of real property. Background The Port Authority of New York and New … 25-3.02 (AI), which governs the disposition of real property. Key Findings Our examination revealed that the AI … the Port Authority’s current policies for administering property disposals. We interviewed Port Authority officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programTown of Yorkshire – Financial Management (2021M-109)
… whether the Town of Yorkshire (Town) Board (Board) and officials adopted realistic budgets, maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and properly planned for equipment replacement. Key Findings The Board and … Determine whether the Town of Yorkshire Town Board Board and officials adopted realistic budgets maintained reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-yorkshire-financial-management-2021m-109Williamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
… properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes. The claims auditor did not audit … competitive bids or quotes were obtained or not required for 26 purchase orders totaling $201,179 and invoices or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/williamson-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-58Menands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… and District officials adequately safeguarded computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings … officials did not adequately safeguard computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss and although the … and District officials adequately safeguarded computerized data from unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… the checks we reviewed were disbursed for what appear to be legitimate District purposes, when the Treasurer does … that: Although the Board did not authorize the Treasurer to sign District checks with an electronic signature, the Treasurer used an electronic signature to sign 3,621 non-payroll checks totaling $26.7 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… to react quickly and effectively to help resume, restore, repair and/or rebuild critical IT systems or data in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-247
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in … 05680 (New York City County Clerks) is determined pursuant to Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2009 and is not eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-247-april-2017-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-units-86-87Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-242
… 2016 and April 2017 Salary Increases for Bargaining Unit DR, and provide instructions for payments not processed … Benevolent Association of Nassau County Bargaining Unit DR Background The 2011-2019 Agreement between the State of … represented non-judicial employees in Bargaining Unit DR. The Agreements also include the October 1, 2014, April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-242-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-unit-drState Agencies Bulletin No. 1588
… To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2016 and April 2017 CSEA LLS payment for newly … (2011-2016), Longevity Lump Sum payments were not paid in October 2016 and April 2017 to CSEA employees who became … CSEA, these employees now will be eligible to receive the October 2016 or April 2017 Longevity Lump Sum ( LLS ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1588-october-2016-and-april-2017-civil-service-employees-association-cseaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1343
… to the new accounting structure (Chart of Accounts) in the Statewide Financial System. Affected Employees All … Background The State adopted a new chart of accounts in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide Financial System. … to the new chart of accounts as of the first payroll check in April, 2015. Payroll officers and/or finance office staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1343-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key … that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did not perform adequate claims audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73