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Operational Advisory No. 33
… stamps. Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO): Chapter IV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – Contractual Services Chapter IV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… A $5.5 billion surplus from last fiscal year and $1.7 billion in savings from the city’s Program to … to address the influx of asylum seekers. However, spending and operational pressures from this influx have grown beyond … budget reflects the stronger than expected revenues and remaining federal pandemic aid that have allowed the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… attached file layouts for the NHRP 716 and the NHRP 517 replace the previous file layouts on the attachment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Forms and Templates
… Analysis of Monthly Cash Receipts and Disbursements [pdf] Analysis of Monthly Disbursements and Debt Services … Charter Template [pdf] BOCES Annual Report Certification Form [pdf] Conflict of Interest Poster [pdf] Debt Statements: For use by cities having a population of more than 125,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… was to examine the County’s internal controls over inmate healthcare for the period January 1, 2011, through December … The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for administering healthcare services for County jail inmates. Certain costs … Findings During 2011, the County paid $230,686 for inmate healthcare services for inpatient and outpatient care. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… and sewer and water improvement districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 6-d details procedures … from, a capital reserve for fire districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an … (2 NYCRR Part 39). Education Law Section 416 details voter approval requirements for school taxes for certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsTown of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 8, 2013. Background The Town of Hartwick is … year are $657,386 for the general fund, $755,306 for the highway fund, $155,794 for the water fund, $146,016 for the fire protection fund, $58,002 for the library fund, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Legal Topics and Approvals
… to Refunding Local Debt Pursuant to Sections 90.00 and 90.10 of the Local Finance Law Conflicts of Interest: Municipal Officers and Employees, The Fundamentals of Article 18 of the General … describes the procedures for counties, cities, towns, and villages to apply to the State Comptroller for exclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… that should be included in a travel and conference policy. The following list details the fundamentals that you should consider when developing or … The following list details the fundamentals that you should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… It is in the State’s best interest to use cost effective payment methods and to avoid the expenses associated with the State’s traditional voucher payment process. State agency managers are required to develop and implement small dollar payment procedures using one of the following preferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… increased, thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting by the … State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is being left behind or where. “New York has an … to expand access to services like personal care and meals for older adults. Yet thousands remain on waitlists, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct impact on their retirement benefits. We use days … credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Each job title at your … work day SWD represents the amount of time per day a fulltime employee is required to work NYSLRS employers use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes and supported. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all … Of the $3.6 million in disbursements made during the two-year audit period, we reviewed 373 disbursements totaling … gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for one Board member’s Alaskan cruise vacation and the Chief’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Travel FAQs
… card which would result in a receipt only for the initial purchase? Can I remove personal information from the EZ Pass … used from a personal, prepaid mass transit card (e.g., MetroCard). (Return to Top) What if I lose a receipt? … card which would result in a receipt only for the initial purchase? You should purchase mass transit fares in the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A multi-agency contract is one awarded with the intention that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not … a backdrop contract. An Awarding Agency establishes a tier one (backdrop) contract, which prequalifies vendors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsAll My Children Day Care – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs submitted by All My Children Day Care (AMC) on its Consolidated Fiscal … To determine whether the costs submitted by All My Children Day Care on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/all-my-children-day-care-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 2001-4
… -- Compensation (fixed amount for specified services plus hourly rate for revaluation work to be performed by … for appointive town assessor) TOWN LAW §27(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §10(1)(ii)(a)(1): A town board may supersede … may supersede the provisions of the Town Law (Municipal Home Rule Law §10[1][ii][d][3]). Based on this grant of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 95-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit of State aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Funds (criteria for establishing) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24State Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2021 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2021 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 15 … the IRS, the first 5 digits of employees’ Social Security numbers will be masked on their printed W-2s. Reprinted W-2s, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… Board comprises four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s total budget for fiscal year 2013 was … Develop policies and procedures for approving all salary and hourly wages for each position before employees … Verify rates to either an employment agreement or Board resolution before paychecks are processed. Establish a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202