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City of Hudson - Payroll and Accrued Leave (2020-14)
… Key Findings City officials did not segregate the duties of the clerks inputting payroll or implement compensating … to verify accrual balances prior to approving the use of leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure compensating controls are implemented to address the lack of segregation of duties within the payroll process. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/03/13/city-hudson-payroll-and-accrued-leave-2020-14Medicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities efforts to coordinate veterans health care benefits provided through Medicaid and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsProcessing Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
Notifications sent when employees file for retirement and instructions on submitting the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave Credits form
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/processing-retirement-applicationsDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal … the state received $0.91, well below the national average of $1.24. New Jersey is the only state that received less, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Purpose To assess the New York Racing Association, Inc.’s financial condition … (e.g., on-track, simulcast) totals about $2.3 billion. In November 2006, NYRA filed for bankruptcy due to its poor … a cumulative operating deficit of more than $135 million. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive franchise, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesLoan Payment Change Form (RS5521)
To change the loan payment amount that is being deducted from your earnings by your employer, members use form RS5521.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5521.pdfSecurity Refund Request Form
Complete this form to choose your refund preference for the security portion of your claim. Each claimant should complete a separate form.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/security-request.pdfDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… difficult times in the lives of hundreds of thousands New York workers and their families each year, according to a new … poverty.” New York’s four major social insurance programs are: unemployment insurance (UI), workers’ compensation … the same wage would have 60% of income replaced in New Jersey. Under current law, increases to maximum benefits are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… notification be given to certain individuals when there is a breach of the security of the system as it relates to private information. If you fail to adopt an information breach notification policy and private … online banking activities. The policy should identify what online banking activities are allowed; who is authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyPost Retirement Reporting
… limit. Annually report all public retirees who were on payroll during the previous calendar year. To assist with complying with these reporting … including contractors or consultants , who were on your payroll during 2024 by March 31, 2025 . Please note, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… Sound cash management assures that investments are optimized for … Alternatively, consider using an automated financial management information system or online banking to … do not significantly offset the earnings from the extra investment income. Explore contracting with a bank for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Report of this Chapter for more information. Vouchers Online Entry of Vouchers by Business Units Online certification must be completed by the Agency … must be changed to use a non-lapsing appropriation. Online certification of reconciliation vouchers must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… was to review the Town’s internal controls over salaries and benefits and over the billing and collection of ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… will be used. The contract’s duration and a description of what will happen to shared PII upon the contract’s expiration (e.g., whether, when and in what format it will be returned and/or whether, when and how … year are installed timely, the SLA should indicate exactly what operating system(s) and application(s) are covered and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesMember Contributions
… Most members are required to contribute a percentage of their earnings toward their retirement. Whether a member … 5.75% More than $100,000 6.00% Exceptions for ERS: New York State Correction Officers are not required to contribute … or call 866-805-0990 (press 1 to access the employer menu, then follow the prompts). (Return to Top) Rev. 4/25 … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… As a member of a board of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the … the audit process. Understanding the different roles Each of the four types of audit functions are separate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e Full and PartTime Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/full-and-part-time-service-creditFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 75d and 75e Full and PartTime Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/full-and-part-time-service-creditVillage of Dering Harbor – Payroll (2020M-78)
… The Board approved reimbursements to employees for medical benefits claims without ensuring they had … Perform a thorough audit of claims to ensure payments for employee benefits have adequate supporting documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-dering-harbor-payroll-2020m-78Opinion 89-47
… FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when added to adjoining fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-a, 172-d, 173, … of the Town Law, a town board may, after a public hearing, dissolve a fire protection district and add the whole of the … excluded portion to the adjoining fire district. The fire commissioners of the fire district must consent, in writing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47