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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Uncollected Penalties (2015-F-8) An initial … routinely had no collection activity for two years or more and were often deemed uncollectible. This audit also found … system used to track outstanding penalties was incomplete and often inaccurate and there was a lack of communication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also … host utility. The utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas but energy service companies (ESCOs) can sell … thermostats to raise air conditioner settings and lower heating settings. Resources Energy-cost saving ideas in audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, … you must develop a long-term plan. The plan should address how you monitor and maintain assets and how much you can spend within your budget. By developing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1533
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2017 maximum salary limit for members of TIAA (Plan Type 7Z) in Tiers 1 through 5. … Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under … (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $270,000 for the 2017 calendar year. Affected Employees Employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1533-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1562
… that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for fiscal year 2017-18 is 15% of member’s regular annual wages as per Tier 6 legislation. The overtime limit has remained at 15% since … Institution and Administration Paychecks for fiscal year 2017-18 Background In accordance with Chapter 18 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1562-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2017-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1620
… overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members. Background The maximum amount of … of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will now be calculated based on the calendar … overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 Employee Retirement System ERS members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1620-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2018-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1624
… of the 2018 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … year. Affected Employees Employee who are members of ORP in Tiers 1-5 Effective Dates Institution Paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1624-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… powers lie with the membership’s vote. Key Findings The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an … Ensure that bylaws are being followed, including the President signing vouchers and appointing an audit committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mHadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… million annually from 2014-15 to 2016-17, which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The … a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. Review reserves to determine if amounts … and ensure a plan for reserves is prepared and submitted in accordance with District policy. Officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… of IT assets. Employees were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … assets. Ensure all necessary personnel receive IT security awareness training and that training is provided whenever the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… limit. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Adopt a more comprehensive reserve policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mElba Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-96)
… in 2013-14 and if the Board had used overfunded reserves to pay $860,000 of related expenditures rather than … based on historical or other known trends. Review reserves to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Our audit focused primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/elba-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-96Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… Mountain Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Dannemora, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… Court transactions were accounted for accurately and in a timely manner, deposits were made intact and in a timely manner and disbursements were reviewed and … July 1, 2017. Background The Town of Brunswick is located in Rensselaer County. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Village of Milford – Board Oversight (2018M-25)
Village of Milford Board Oversight 2018M25
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-milford-board-oversight-2018m-25Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District for the period March 14, 2012 through October 6, 2015. … five-member Town Board. General fund appropriations for 2016 fiscal year total $5 million. Key Findings Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Special Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, your surviving spouse will … your children until age 18 (age 23, if they are students). The Benefit This benefit is a pension equal to your salary at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… dies, this benefit will be paid to your children until age 18 (age 23, if they are students). The Benefit This benefit is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitWorld Trade Center Presumption – Career Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/world-trade-center-presumptionWorld Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumption