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North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… the North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Governors (Board) ensured that cash disbursements were for … were for appropriate Company purposes or supported. Of the $3.6 million in disbursements made during the two-year … for inappropriate purchases and/or not supported. Examples of inappropriate purchases and unsupported disbursements: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Establishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct … We use days worked to determine service credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used … The standard work day SWD represents the amount of time per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… the state must ensure its own investments are reaching older adults who need help. A new report from State … funding that typically supports a range of benefits for older New Yorkers, including Medicaid funding, has been … than in institutional settings, but as the number of older New Yorkers increases, so does the strain on local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsWestminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
… procurement and monitoring processes and procedures for professional service contracts for the period July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background … procurement and monitoring processes and procedures for professional service contracts for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A multi-agency contract is one awarded with the intention that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not … a backdrop contract. An Awarding Agency establishes a tier one (backdrop) contract, which prequalifies vendors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsTown of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… and use of leave accruals for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of … leave accruals. Ensure that written permission or approval is available for all compensatory time payments in excess of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Opinion 2001-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the compensation of an appointive town assessor may be temporarily increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 95-24
… aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Funds (criteria for establishing) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Automated Phone Service
… digits of your Social Security number and your date of birth. We need this information to verify that you are a … digits of your Social Security number and your date of birth so that we can locate your account information.) #3 … to: Enter a retirement date; Enter your beneficiary’s birth date; and Confirm your zip code. 6 – To have retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… When employees need to make small one-time purchases, it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit … a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices below as a reference for … using Merchant Category Codes, such as charges from dry cleaners or health spas. Contact your credit card company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… The Town of Minerva is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 810. The District is governed … procedures for processing payroll and maintaining leave time accruals. The clerk did not deposit a total of $10,004 in collections, and Town officials cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… you must first establish, by board resolution or contract, the number of hours that constitute a standard work day (SWD) … through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… Required contributions are: All contributions made by Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory plan; … Code (IRC). Federal income tax on these contributions is deferred until they are distributed. These contributions … payroll processing for Section 414(h): Participation is mandatory for all employers, for ERS members in Tiers 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsOpinion 88-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES - Proceeds (use of surplus … not from the surplus bond proceeds. File No. 3046 relied in part on section 165.00 of the Local Finance Law relative … purposes, except as otherwise provided by law, could, in the board's discretion, either be kept upon deposit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling … City of Troy Budget Review B51522 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Opinion 2010-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a … acres and one that is six acres, are under consideration. In the case of the two acre parcel, the village plans to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Overtime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025) and State Fiscal Year 2025-26 (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026). Actions Required … Location Code . Enter 12/31/2024 in Date Created or click calendar icon to select from date picker dialog box. Click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesCity of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… collections or maintain inventory records for the beverage events . As a result, there is a substantial risk that not … in cash was remitted for the four-hour Craft Beer Fest the day of the event . Tickets cost $45 to drink beer and $5 for … and maintain inventory records for the beverage events. City officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29XI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and the terms of the repayment agreements are detailed in the appropriation language for the state funds being … Deferred Payment Arrangements for additional information. In many cases, the repayment agreement provides for both the … by the State and the terms of the repayment to the State. In these cases, although there is only one contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreements