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Accounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfAccounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14)
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14.pdfUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfHomeownership Rates in New York
In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/homeownership-rates-in-ny.pdfFare Evasion (2019-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether New York City Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Company reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors, and whether the MTA has taken action through the Fare Enforcement and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s7-response.pdfImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up) (2020-F-15)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f15.pdfDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342
… from Governor Hochul, New York State will provide 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to unrepresented Executive … employees to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. Per a memorandum dated April 11, 2023, the SUNY Board … on a paid leave of absence at a reduced percentage (i.e. sick leave 50%) at the time of the qualifying event but was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-342-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.1
… beginning of a fall semester). Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day … with a Comp Rate Code of ANN, CAL, 21P, CYF, BIW, HRY, or FEE For employees meeting the eligibility criteria, agencies … leave, agencies should look at the individual’s projected schedule, or if they have worked for some time, to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3421-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullState Police Bulletin No. SP-239
… Affected Employees: Division of State Police employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … 2023 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment will be processed in a separate check in the Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-239-2023-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.2
… No. SU-342.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the implementation of Paid Parental … York State will provide 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to certain Executive Branch State employees to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. Per a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3422-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullState Police Bulletin No. SP-246
… The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P ), Next of Kin Affidavit ( AC 934-P ) and original death certificate should … same time as the stop payment request. If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been previously submitted for a deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-246-2024-expertise-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-investigators-unitState Police Bulletin No. SP-234
… processing of the 2022 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment and to provide agency instructions for payments not … (NYSPIA), provides for an annual holiday compensation payment. Effective Dates: The 2022 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment will be processed in a separate check in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-234-2022-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Housing Authority , Eggertsville Fire District , Mastic Beach Fire District , Town of Moira , Town of Oxford and the … reported and that district money is safeguarded. Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (Suffolk County) The … Housing Authority Eggertsville Fire District Mastic Beach Fire District Town of Moira Town of Oxford and the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accounts covering department, emergency squad, bingo and bell jar operations. Records for the bingo and bell jar accounts are maintained by their respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 89-9
… to a creditor or to a person who has paid or incurred the funeral expense of the decedent. Payment may not be made … to a creditor or to a person who has paid or incurred the funeral expenses. The affidavit must show that the decedent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… services. Advance account funds are established from money (excluding federal funds) appropriated to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-769
… Benefits Program are affected. Effective Dates: Effective in paychecks dated July 27, 2023, for current and lag … affected employees of the changes communicated to agencies in the July 5, 2023, memo sent from the City of New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-769-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-770
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefit rate changes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-770-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changes