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SUNY Bulletin No. SU-255
… to $100,000 5.75% More than $100,000 6% The Benefit Plans and the narrative descriptions are found below: Note : The … rates are identified within the description. SUNY and State Education Department Benefit Plan Description … TIAA members who enrolled in the ORP between April 1, 2012 and December 31, 2014 Agency Actions Each SUNY campus is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-255-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementOpinion 88-30
… to a district water system in the proper exercise of its police powers. (2) The costs of establishing and operating … charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town … stated as follows: "It is the commonest exercise of the police power of a state or city to provide for a system of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30The Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - July 2011
On June 29, 2011, New York City adopted a $65.9 billion budget ($46.5 billion in City funds) for FY 2012, which began on July 1, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2012.pdfEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … the Board. The County’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings … As a result, cash receipts were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… transactions and to provide for an adequate audit trail reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andBroome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to February 21, 2013. Background Broome County, located in … While the County’s general fund seems to be in the early stages of recovery, the significant reliance and use of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended … rates. Remind CAFL officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/clinical-associates-finger-lakes-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… that were either for non-reimbursable expenses ($200 hotel room smoking charge) or lacked adequate assurance that the … charges). Key Recommendation Recover the $200 hotel room smoking charge from the hotel or the employee. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, … governs the Village and is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management and financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4Accounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the … Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Verizon for landline services may delay payment crediting and … Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. Due to Verizon’s billing cycle, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… bank account for use by the agency. WCB was authorized to have two advance accounts with a total value of $106,000 as … payroll problem, but was ultimately not needed. Two checks have no information other than check number in the electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsInternal Control System Components
… providing technical assistance to agencies, conducting audits of internal control, and issuing the Standards for … control system. Key Recommendations None Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Division of Housing and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsLyndonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-143)
… in Orleans County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 640 students, is governed by an elected … of consistent year-end surpluses. Most of the reserves with balances as of June 30, 2015 totaling more than $10.1 … in a manner that benefits District residents and complies with statutory requirements. Use debt reserve money to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lyndonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-143Laurens Central School District – Budgeting and Reserves (2013M-135)
… practices and reserves for the period July 1, 2011, to March 7, 2013. Background The Laurens School District is located in Otsego County. The District is governed by the Board of … of spending down the District’s accumulated surplus by an average of 248,000 annually, as the Board had planned, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/laurens-central-school-district-budgeting-and-reserves-2013m-135Assessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… collecting and promptly depositing, in appropriate accounts, selected legislatively mandated penalties. … Attorney General and State Insurance Department. Adjust accounts receivable and other WCB accounting records for the … billing collecting and promptly depositing in appropriate accounts selected legislativ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate … is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 303,000. The County Legislature serves as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority's … highway system known as the Thruway. The Authority strives to provide its customers with a roadway that is safely … The Authority is governed by a board of seven directors. To accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… discretionary spending complied with guidelines and expenses were reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. The audit covers the two fiscal years … (EFC) was created in 1970 to provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,370 … total of more than $2,300 for his health insurance buy-out in the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years. These discrepancies … Thoroughly document the annual audit process in the Board minutes and continue the use of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82