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Vested Retirement Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… before retirement age, but have five or more years of credited service, you will be eligible for a vested … benefit depends on your tier. Tiers 2 and 3 — the first of the month following your 55th birthday. Tier 5 — your 55th birthday. Tier 6 — your 63rd birthday. The Benefit Your vested retirement benefit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/vested-retirement-benefitOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… and reviewed. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelDansville Central School District – Separation Payments (2016M-102)
… The Dansville Central School District is located in the Towns of Conesus, Groveland, North Dansville, Ossian, Sparta, Springwater and West Sparta in Livingston County, and the Towns of Dansville and Wayland in Steuben County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/dansville-central-school-district-separation-payments-2016m-102Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… and capital needs and has not outlined its intentions for financing future capital improvements or equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… oversight. Present all claims to the claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Delhi Joint Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the Delhi Joint Fire Districts District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… onsite inspections documenting: Daily onsite personnel Leak testing results for treatment lines Concrete inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan for their retirement benefits, if: They are not … Employees who wish to choose the defined contribution plan must file an election during their first 30 days of … may choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… also has ensured that procedures concerning financial recording and reporting were developed. The Treasurer … by affixing their signatures to the claims, and the Board minutes indicate the approval to pay these claims. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials … July 1, 2015 through April 5, 2017. Background The City of Watertown is located in Jefferson County and is governed … City of Watertown Information Technology 2017M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… paid approximately $2.2 million for overtime wages to police department personnel. There are no written policies or procedures governing how leave time accrual … Key Recommendations Evaluate whether to continue incurring police department overtime to cover staff shortages instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… audit of its 2017 records as required by law. Certain Treasury duties were improperly assigned to a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Alfred-Almond Central School District – Financial Software Access and Monitoring (2014M-371)
… The Alfred-Almond Central School District is located in the Towns of Alfred, Almond, Ward and West Almond within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-software-access-andForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (2010-S-60). Background … employees received costly payments due to long-term practices related to Hours of Service that may have been … avoidable. For calendar 2010, we determined that these practices cost Metro-North $991,208 in overtime and $216,128 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-236)
… Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … and reviewing leave accruals. Award personal days in accordance with individual contracts and CBAs. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-236Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not make cash deposits in a timely manner. The former Clerk-Treasurer did not … (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the legal requirements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… Town of Canajoharie (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. Key Findings Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, Town taxpayers … in the town-outside-village (TOV) general, TOV highway and town-wide (TW) highway funds by an average of $83,477 (21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… which can result in higher than necessary real property tax levies. Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Town of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… from 106 to 194 days late. In addition, each year the CPA firm hired to conduct the Town’s annual audit reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Plainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… resolution that allowed the District Treasurer (Treasurer) to pay all recurring expenditures without the Board’s prior … or realistic budgets. Budgets underestimated transfers to reserves and overestimated appropriations. Adopt a fund … as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment when required. We tested claims totaling $289,700 and found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91