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Opinion 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 … (use of State aid); Reserve Fund (deposit of State aid in mandatory reserve fund) EDUCATION LAW, §§3601-a, 3602, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the accuracy of the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll … Town of Wawarsing Payroll and Leave Accruals 2013M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Westminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
Westminster Community Charter School Procurement of Professional Services 2016M375
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesAutomated Phone Service
… and general information, and request forms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Toll-free: 866-805-0990 To access the … for information. Did You Know? In many cases you can use Retirement Online instead of calling NYSLRS. It’s the … your account information and make requests. Members can view benefit information, update contact information, view …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for … expenses, local governments must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. … below as a reference for adopting a strong credit card policy and developing sensible internal controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudOpinion 88-7
… in the case of counties, cities other than the City of New York, villages and city school districts, General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… information presented. Use our sample form as a general guide and adapt it to your specific needs. Employees should submit an itemized claim in a timely manner after returning from official business travel. Required … Management Guide Travel and Conference Expense Management [pdf] Local Government Management Guide Improving the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsOpinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … You ask whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to Village Law 7730 may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … Whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to village law may be expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Corcraft's Textile Procurement … several potential safety issues, including the lack of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Port Authority of New York and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… you must first establish, by board resolution or contract, the number of hours that constitute a standard work day (SWD) … Tiers 2 through 6) or as many as eight. They represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title … even if you only have part-time employees in that title or the title is vacant. You may establish different SWDs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes … April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Minerva is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 810. … accruals. The clerk did not deposit a total of $10,004 in collections, and Town officials cannot account for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the … on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight counties audited … about $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for inpatient hospital services while $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Comparison of ERS Benefits
… subject to limitations. FAE Limitation The earnings in any year cannot exceed the average of the previous two years by more than 10%. Payments Not Included in FAE Tiers 3 – 6: Unused sick leave Payments made as a … working vacation Any form of termination pay Payments made in anticipation of retirement Lump sum payments for deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… from appropriations as advances by the state, and the terms of the repayment agreements are detailed in the … for the repayment of past-due debt. See XI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements for additional information. In many … the repayment agreement provides for both the advance/payment of funds by the State and the terms of the repayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-1Report File Transactions (File Upload) – Enhanced Reporting
… the Reporting Dashboard, you can select the report and view the employee’s NYSLRS ID in the New Hire Summary. Be sure to save the NYSLRS ID for use in future reports. If you enroll mandatory members using … us with the employee’s job information (standard work day, annual compensation rate, part-time/full-time status, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/report-file-transactions-file-uploadNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… rates for people with disabilities were some of the best on record since 2009, declining to 8.8 percent. … provide for a Technical Assistance Center to disseminate best practices and assist the transition to a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021