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Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… that cash disbursements were approved and for valid Company purposes for the period January 1, 2015 through March … 31, 2016. Background The Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Vischer Ferry Fire District in Saratoga County. The Company is governed by a Board of Directors composed of five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mAltona Fire District – Claims Auditing (2016M-162)
… was to examine the District's claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $628,000. Key Findings Not all claims for payment were supported by documentation. Not all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/01/altona-fire-district-claims-auditing-2016m-162Town of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… Key Findings An itemized budget was never prepared for the project outlining the financing sources needed to fund the estimated cost. Accounting records for the project were not maintained throughout the fiscal … We project expenditures will exceed the financing sources for the project by approximately $98,000 (7 percent), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128State Agencies Bulletin No. 291
… Actions Agencies are required to enter the transactions for deduction code 899, NYS World Trade Center Relief Fund, … using the following effective date and deduction end date for the appropriate cycle. Cycle Effective Date Deduction End … 12/25/2002 NOTE: There are 27 paychecks in the year 2002 for Administration cycle employees. For Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/291-new-deduction-code-899-new-york-state-nys-world-trade-center-relief-fundLeaves of Absence – State Police Plan
… for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 5 and 6 members receive half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/leaves-absenceHow the Program Works – Contribution Stabilization Program
… is eligible to amortize , the maximum amount an employer can amortize is the difference between the employer’s normal … are not required to amortize every year and you can choose to amortize less than the maximum amount allowed. … interest rate set for the year of the amortization. You can prepay prior amortized amounts to reduce your outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/how-program-worksOpinion 96-17
… incurred for completing college courses, such as a course leading to a degree in fire science, if the board of fire commissioners determines that the course provides, to a significant extent, technical training … courses of instruction" for firefighters. If the school or course is outside the county in which the municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17II.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The basic financial statements report aggregate data for the State, distinguishing between the governmental … and component units. In addition, information is provided for each major fund of the governmental and proprietary fund … (other than MD&A) includes budgetary comparison schedules for governmental funds, information about infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… of settlement money the state has largely committed for various uses. “Personal income tax collections continue … At the same time, the use of some settlement resources for ongoing spending and to boost the state’s bottom line may … New York’s true fiscal position, and leaving uncertainty for the commitments already made. Going forward careful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearResponse to Human Trafficking
… of human trafficking within 6 business days after referral. Unconfirmed human trafficking survivors may also … provide this information to us when requested. We analyzed referral and confirmation dates for 1,384 survivors and found … (23%) were confirmed more than 6 business days after the referral date. Failing to meet the prescribed time frame goes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-704
… a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.511% (0.00511) of an employee’s weekly … weekly wage amount, the maximum employee premium deduction for Paid Family Leave will be $385.34 per year. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-704-city-university-new-york-cuny-paid-family-leaveState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Croton-on-Hudson , Town of Dannemora , East Islip Public Library , County of Franklin Solid Waste … , City of Sherrill , Walden Fire District #2 and the West Niles Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … during the audit period for 27 purchases totaling $77,044. West Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (Cayuga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1162
… between New York State and NYSCOPBA (BU21) and provide for an increase to the guaranteed Pre-Shift Briefing minimum … guaranteed minimum biweekly amount of Pre-Shift Briefing for members of BU21 shall be increased to $60 for full time employees and $30 for employees on Sick Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1162-retroactive-increase-guaranteed-pre-shift-briefing-minimum-nonDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2027 Enacted State Budget and Financial Plan
… $37 billion (24.9%). DOB’s projections through SFY 2030 show all agency Medicaid spending increasing to $53.3 billion … in tax refund checks intended to aid with high utility prices; $944 million more for childcare; and increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2027-enacted-state-budget-and-financial-planIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… a refund check was deposited via Refund of Appropriation (ROA) OR the corresponding chartstring where expenditures have … through the normal draw process). The voucher ID of the ROA or the journal ID that was used to deposit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryJustice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… At the time of filing each justice must send a check for the total amount of the report to the town or village Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO). The CFO is responsible for accounting for the payments he or she receives from the court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contractors of this risk. CONTRACTS WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT (NFP) PROVIDERS Late submissions of grant contracts with NFP providers impose additional burdens upon both the NFP and the State. For the NFP, financial strain is placed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… government may request the negotiation of a separate rate for distinctive programs instead of using the standard rate determined by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program or an organizational unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsSmithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… The objective of our audit was to review capital projects for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $224 million. Key Findings The Board did not authorize an appropriation for a project, which prevented it from establishing the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… Board properly managed the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $23.9 … Key Recommendations Adopt structurally balanced budgets for the general fund that include realistic estimates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286