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Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign vouchers to approve claims for payment. … to ensure that all money received was properly recorded and deposited. Ensure that the Treasurer and Financial Secretary performed bank reconciliations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… The DMNA headquarters property manager is responsible for maintaining a real-time database of State weapons … the federal National Guard Bureau (NGB) reimburses DMNA for costs it incurs for the operation and training of the … Monthly pension payments depend on factors such as salary and years of service and must reflect Cost of Living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followOpinion 98-20
… opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … may establish a reasonable minimum service requirement for appointment to a fire police squad, if the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… increased 7.7 percent. Much of this can be explained by increases in sales tax rates in three counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … Other regions, however, experienced modest growth. For example, the Capital District’s collections were up 3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… the deficiencies identified and its internal policy for inspection frequency was not consistent with its actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … becoming a reality and companies that aren’t prepared for it could pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… watched – this demonstrates that there is a clear need for a more comprehensive system of regulation to ensure the … a day. The services can help to delay or prevent the need for nursing home care and other more costly advanced-care … and stimulating environment. Currently, the state Office for the Aging (OFA) is the only agency with responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsUnion Springs Central School District - Safeguarding of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (2022M-67)
… written procedures to help ensure PPSI on MCDs is adequately protected, which outline proper access, … of PPSI stored on electronic devices, and ensure this list is updated on an ongoing basis. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/union-springs-central-school-district-safeguarding-personal-private-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2286
… should be accurately and timely completed, and submitted for any personal services which include income earned while … states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the … is run Switch the Form 8233 indicator from Yes to N/A, for Dependent Personal Services, Teaching, and Studying and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2286-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23-response.pdfGranville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… the Company’s financial activities were properly recorded and reported, cash collections were deposited and cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes … through December 31, 2016. Background The Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialCenter Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… Library’s budgeting practices and cash receipts procedures for the period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background … The Library’s operating expenditures totaled $2.3 million for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has adopted … formal policies or procedures to ensure accountability for the cash receipts process. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Partial Lump Sum Payment – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… receive a reduced lifetime retirement benefit in exchange for a one-time lump sum payment. The lump sum payment is made … been eligible to retire with a service retirement benefit for at least one year prior to your date of retirement; and … retirement).* Choosing a Lump Sum Payment When you file for retirement, if you are eligible for PLS, we will send you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/partial-lump-sum-paymentContributing Toward Your Retirement – Career Plan
… an annuity when you retire. There will be some exceptions. For example, PFRS members covered by a collective bargaining … to contribute a specific percentage of your annual salary, as shown below, until you retire or have 32 years of … 5.75% More than $100,000 6% There will be some exceptions. For example, PFRS members covered by a collective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… P. DiNapoli said today in remarks to the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). Sharp declines in the city’s workforce, combined with revenue uncertainty for key programs as federal aid winds down, may test the city’s ability to respond to demands for critical services just as it is trying to ensure a robust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… 21.4 percent from last April, primarily due to an increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections. Tax collections, … Enacted Budget projections. Payments made in association with tax filing extensions made up $1.1 billion of the $1.4 … were depressed by federal tax changes. April consumption and use tax collections totaled slightly more than $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportMember Contributions
… to contribute a percentage (see chart) of their earnings for all their years of public service. Annualized Wage or … to $100,000 5.75% More than $100,000 6.00% Exceptions for ERS: New York State Correction Officers are not required … rate is based on actual earnings of $46,000 and increases to 3.5 percent. You would use this rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… or someone authorized to file on the employee’s behalf. For example, the employee’s attorney, a power of attorney … been met, we will notify you that your employee has filed for disability retirement. We then assemble a medical file … filed or the day after the last date the member received salary, whichever is later. We will ask you to remove the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsTown of Friendship – Justice Court Operations (2021M-15)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Friendship (Town) Justices properly collected, recorded, … required. Monthly accountabilities were not performed. As of December 1, 2020 the Town Board (Board) had not completed an audit of the 2018 and 2019 records, as required. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/05/21/town-friendship-justice-court-operations-2021m-15Town of Walton – Justice Court Operations (2021M-72)
… Determine whether the Town of Walton (Town) Justice Court (Court) properly accounted for, deposited, disbursed … resources. The clerk assists the Justices with processing cases and related financial transactions, including … … Determine whether the Town of Walton Town Justice Court Court properly accounted for deposited disbursed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/07/23/town-walton-justice-court-operations-2021m-72