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New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… housing costs constitute more than 30 percent of household income, the most commonly used threshold of affordability. In … insecurity among New York’s seniors exceeds the national average. Forty-three percent of New York households with a … in 2022. New York’s rate of homelessness, at about 5 per 1,000 people, was highest among states and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisOpinion 92-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of … or fees, however, may not be imposed to generate revenues in excess of such cost for the purpose of offsetting the general cost of county government. This is in reply to your letter concerning user fees imposed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Read more about Service Credit for Tiers 2 through 6 . Additional service credit, whether purchased or given … service credit when they retire. For example, eligible Tier 1 and 2 members receive an additional month of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, … recovery remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have dropped statewide … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 39 percent in the first quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Earnings Limits
… , which is used to determine your NYSLRS pension, may be limited. If you earn more than the limit, it will not be factored into your pension and your employer should not … table below for the maximum amount of earnings that can be used in your FAE calculation. Earnings Period Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsRetirement Option Election Form for Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members for Designating Multiple Beneficiaries (RS6400)
To select a pension payment option when applying for retirement, Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members with multiple beneficiaries use form RS6400.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6400.pdfVillage of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… the financial condition of the Village’s water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2009 through September 12, 2014. … $1.78 million. Key Findings The water and sewer funds relied on interfund advances from the general fund to … results and establish proper rates to ensure that these funds are self-sustainable. Audit, or provide for an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-248)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2009 through September 25, 2015. … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $7.2 … rates, with which it rebills districts and agencies for services, from the State Education Department (SED) an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2015mMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rates and obtain investment information to ensure available funds are invested to maximize interest earnings. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Village of Greenwich - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-229)
… effectively managed the billing, collecting, enforcing and accounting for water and sewer charges. Key Findings The Village lacked effective procedures to ensure water and sewer charges were accurately billed, collected and … effectively managed the billing collecting enforcing and accounting for water and sewer charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-229Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… paid accurately. As a result: Two employees were paid rates inconsistent with Board authorized rates or collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71CUNY Bulletin No. CU-331
… earnings. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of Steamfitter and Steamfitter Helper Effective Date(s) … the agency must submit the following requests regardless of the employee’s status: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the Action/Reason of Pay Rt Chg/CRT (Pay Rate Change/Change Rate) on the Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-331-retroactive-rate-increases-steamfitters-and-steamfitterInspire (Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association) – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … Inspire provides a wide array of outpatient, educational, and support services for individuals of all ages and abilities. Inspire is also an SED-approved provider of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/inspire-orange-county-cerebral-palsy-association-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Arc of Orange County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc of Orange County (Arc Orange) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … not-for-profit special education provider located in Orange County, New York. Arc Orange provides preschool … To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc of Orange County Arc Orange on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/arc-orange-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualElmcrest Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Elmcrest is a not-for-profit organization located in Syracuse, New York that operates a special education … 30, 2014, Elmcrest reported approximately $2.2 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for one rate-based preschool … fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Elmcrest claimed $54,250 in ineligible costs for the ratebased preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/elmcrest-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNorth Country Kids, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by North County Kids, Inc. (North Country) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on North Country’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, … To determine whether costs reported by North County Kids Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/north-country-kids-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnity House of Troy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… including preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the calendar year ended December … positions, and the personal service costs for one of its classrooms for a full year, although the classroom operated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/unity-house-troy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the high-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. Auditors focused their audit efforts on the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year audit period, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0LaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the State Education Department's (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and the Consolidated Fiscal Report Manual (CFR … The audit included the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background LaSalle's campus school provides special and … of cost allocation methodologies and preparation and maintenance of employee time and attendance sheets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSunshine Developmental School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by the Sunshine Developmental School on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were allowable and … Sunshine Developmental via tuition payments based on reimbursement rates set by SED. SED periodically revises these rates based on the financial information reported by Sunshine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/sunshine-developmental-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual