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Factors Affecting an Employer’s Annual Payment – What Every Employer Should Know
… Who Are Members Generally, the more members there are on an employer’s payroll, the higher the employer’s annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/factors-affecting-employers-annual-paymentCity of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… in a timely manner so that the Council and City officials can properly assess the magnitude of the City’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195Town of Windsor – Information Technology (2017M-44)
… the Town’s server so that only authorized individuals can gain access. … Town of Windsor Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-windsor-information-technology-2017m-44Town of Sempronius – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2023M-66)
… roll, a miscalculated or inappropriately granted exemption can cause inequity among taxpayers. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/18/town-sempronius-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2023m-66Operational Advisory No. 34
… Federal billing in the SFS. The following SFS Job Aids can assist with this two-step process: Step 1 - Creating an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractCaribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… DiNapoli will host his annual Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration in honor of the rich and diverse … about Caribbean identity About Caribbean American Heritage Month Since 2005, June has been recognized as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the United States. The U.S. has attracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Poughkeepsie City School District - Budgeting (2018M-226)
… balance to comply with the statutory limit. Surplus funds can be used as a financing source for funding one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-budgeting-2018m-226Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… the Board did not always provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s activities. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not properly segregate … Provide additional oversight to mitigate the lack of segregation of duties. Establish written procedures over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… include clear and specific goals so the monitoring process can establish whether projects are meeting the intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectWarsaw Central School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2021M-140)
… to the claims auditor so a proper review of billings can be conducted. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/warsaw-central-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2021m-140Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… Some special retirement plans require service in a particular title. A special plan allows for retirement … position, or considering a job change that would result in a change in their retirement plan, we strongly recommend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersHauppauge Union Free School District – Overtime (2016M-70)
… costs. A security guard worked 33.5 overtime hours for video room coverage, which may have been able to be … whether work shifts can be rearranged to incorporate video room coverage into a regular workday. … Hauppauge Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-overtime-2016m-70IX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… to the interest provisions of CMIA. This distinction can be better understood by consulting the CMIA regulations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmiaNYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… or another protected characteristic. Hate crimes can be committed against a person or property, and involve … homicide. The impact of hate crimes is broad and deep. It can lead to heightened fear and anxiety among targeted … stress disorder (PTSD). 1 Moreover, hate crimes can perpetuate stereotypes, deepen social divisions, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… heard of the phrase “conflict of interest.” The phrase can apply in a variety of situations which all have one thing … exceptions also described below. What powers and duties can cause an interest in a contract to be prohibited? If you … having a value of $75 or more under circumstances where it can be reasonably inferred or expected that the gift was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1674
… Current maximum Federal per diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations Chapter … Amounts, Non-Overnight Meal Allowances and One-Year Rule can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1674-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… storage tank overflows, theft and underground leaks. You can save money by decreasing unaccounted-for system losses. … to make sure better production and delivery information can guide investment decisions about meter replacements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… other things, the retirees may be: allowed a continuation of coverage for surviving spouses or certain other eligible persons for a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. required to … or their surviving spouses and dependents. An audit of 20 school districts revealed ten school districts who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… for those localities experiencing financial hardship, it can be difficult to overcome challenges that have been years … their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget prudently and develop realistic long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores