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NYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials Presentation

This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s

Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period

Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

XI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… Section 110 of the State Finance Law provides: Certification or approval … board, body, bureau, officer or employee in a department, for personal services, maintenance and operation, for … to the comptroller for audit, shall be made by the head of the department, or by such authority or authorities …

Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)

… operations for the period January 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of … budget totals approximately $80,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate … a bookkeeper who performs bank reconciliations only at year-end. Board members authorize all claims for payment and …

DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed

… The IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the vehicle from starting if the operator’s blood …

DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider

… that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves as a supportive … which, in 2014, claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide 708 beds for program clients in Albany, Dutchess, … York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to individuals who have a serious mental illness, but are …

Comptroller DiNapoli and State Fiscal Officers Urge Federal Administration to Curb Harmful Immigration Enforcement Actions

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli joins other State Fiscal Officers to demand the federal administration immediately scale back immigration … Comptroller DiNapoli joins other State Fiscal Officers to demand the federal administration immediately scale back immigration …

Retirement System Membership – Article 14 Benefits

… Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability …

Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services

… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality … and money. State contracts can provide many necessities for local governments and school districts like road salt, … requirements of New York State General Municipal Law. As a result, local governments and school districts have …

Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams

… be coordinating with each other, as well as with other law enforcement officials, to protect the public from … Attorney Clegg and District Attorney Hoovler are leaders in educating the public and sending a strong message that … not be tolerated. I am proud to partner with them and with law enforcement across the state to protect New Yorkers and …

DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines

… of funds were used for public health and safety payroll, and more than half (almost $4 billion) was for …

Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)

… report – pdf ] [ read complete 2020 report – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency’s (JCIDA) progress, as of July 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial …

Village of Fayetteville – Information Technology Policies (2017M-47)

… technology policies and procedures for individual access rights, disaster recovery and password security management. … Adopt policies and procedures to address user access rights, disaster recovery and password security management. … users who have left Village employment have their access rights removed. Provide IT security awareness training. …

Weedsport Central School District – Payroll (2021M-179)

… and/or did not have proper supporting documentation. The payroll clerk was not provided with supporting documentation … attention. District officials did not properly segregate payroll processing duties and did not provide adequate … Provide adequate supporting documentation for payroll processing. Assign personnel and payroll processing …

New Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members

New Career Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members

Town of New Hartford – Procurement (2017M-149)

… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials used competitive methods when procuring goods … January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. Background The Town of New Hartford is located in Oneida County and has a population … Town of New Hartford Procurement 2017M149 …

Town of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)

… (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Finding Although tax collections were generally recorded and deposited … as required. Key Recommendation Remit all real property tax collections, penalties and interest to the Supervisor …

Scarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)

… Did the Scarborough Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations? Audit Period January … and forward to October 31, 2025, to review the timeliness of required Annual Financial Report (AFR) submissions, and …

Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs

… retail energy market, you’re no longer restricted to buying energy from your host utility. The utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas but energy service … will save your locality money. Visit the  OGS website  to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be …