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Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… there were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and … Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws to define the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… announced. "Ms. Hart took advantage of her position and the public's trust by diverting public funds to herself," … "I thank Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping … misappropriated more than $35,000 in property taxes, dog licensing and other fees. Ms. Hart pocketed more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… personal tax returns for 2018, that employees file in 2019, may be affected. Employees with more complex tax … withheld or over withheld. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly … the right amount of tax withheld from their paychecks. The IRS Withholding Calculator or other withholding calculators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Accidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… benefit if: You are unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or mental incapacity and It is … that the disability is the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duties not caused by your own willful negligence. or You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disability20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 20 or more years of creditable service, regardless of age. … is: Service as a firefighter or police officer under the 20-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York … not available to Tier 3 members. The Benefit With at least 20 years of creditable service, your pension will be 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before retirement age and you have five years of credited service. When you reach retirement age, you will be entitled to a retirement benefit … Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Vested Retirement Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitService Retirement Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section383a Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/service-retirement-benefitNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… DiNapoli said. "Our investment strategy is geared toward consistently achieving long term results but we watch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1612
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2017. Legal Reference … PEF A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations to affected PEF participants informing … To inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1612-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1393
… data for employees paid through PayServ Background In order to process necessary Fiscal Year End activities … information regarding when the payroll charges will appear in SFS. Agency Actions Agencies must make any necessary cost center updates in SFS by March 20, 2015 , prior to the start of the FYE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1393-updates-account-codes-attached-payserv-position-pools-sfs-statewideCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followAllegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
Allegany County County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications 2013M218
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … the cumulative deficit in the County’s general fund for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. Chapter 468 of … 2013 requires the County to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… ending December 31, 2014, bringing the Fund’s estimated value to $181.7 billion, according to New York State … that ensure a secure retirement.” The Fund's estimated value reflects benefits paid out during the quarter. The Fund’s value was $176.8 billion as of the end of the state fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in … of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest … today his office stopped $242 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… Objective To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) has developed targets and plans to … EO 88, issued on December 28, 2012, is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy … environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 068 percent for 2017 decreasing slightly from 2016 when it was 073 percent according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-93 ). Background Our initial audit, … and BMCC officials need to improve related to the use of bank accounts. As of July 1, 2008, CUNY colleges are required … CUNY Central did not have the required notification form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Expenses ( 2015-S-21 ). Background The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to … major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York Racing Association, Inc.: Financial Condition and Selected Expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not effectively ensure the accuracy of employee salaries and wages paid. Auditors found more than 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits