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Actuarial Assumptions - 2024
2024 annual report to the New York State Comptroller on actuarial assumptions and recommendations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/resources/pdf/actuarial-assumptions-2024.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 700
… Purpose To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/700-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesXIII.12 Procedure for Reporting Taxable Employee Expense Reimbursements for Prior Open Tax Years – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… how to process adjustments to an employee’s taxable income for prior tax years in order to comply with Internal Revenue … need to make adjustments to an employee’s taxable wages for prior tax years. This may occur if a Business Unit did … value, resulting in an inaccurate calculation or reporting for the tax year of payment. Process and Document Preparation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii12-procedure-reporting-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements-prior-open-tax-yearsGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report showing that New York’s environment and sustainability initiatives are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkVillage of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … by an annual average of 18 percent. Village officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… reserve policy and multiyear financial and capital plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs. Key … significant funding in the coming years, Town officials have not developed fund balance or reserve policies or … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Hamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Investment Program (2023M-116)
… considered other available investment options, BOCES may have earned $448,000 in investment income, or $343,000 more … a competitive yield. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to monitor and estimate funds available for investment. Key … rate quotes and ensure available funds are invested to benefit BOCES operations. Consider all four objectives of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/22/hamilton-fulton-montgomery-board-cooperative-educational-services-investmentUpper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… District financial activities, which hindered its ability to monitor financial operations and increased the risk that … Treasurer's 2021 records. While the Treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed six (2 percent) of the 247 … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24York Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund balance. As of June 30, 2021: The recalculated surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not obtain information to monitor capital investment and salaries and did not have an adequate process to verify job creation and retention. The Board and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned approximately $96,900, or $91,100 more than … Officials did not: Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Monitor … investment options. Develop investment procedures to convey management’s expectations for managing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112X.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… important all information on the vendor record is correct to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, … . If a vendor does not have a Vendor Self-Service account, the agency should direct the vendor to contact the SFS Helpdesk at 855-233-8363 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… three fiscal years, ranging from 4.7 percentage points to 8.9 percentage points over the limit. The Board and … Review reserve fund balances and reduce them to reasonable levels, as appropriate, in accordance with … with our findings and recommendations and indicated they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services or ensure claims were properly … beverage receipts totaling $3,814 without adequate support to show they were a valid expenditure, including eight … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Contract Advisory No. 29
… System (EDSS) Host Agency Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Contracts (BOC) Electronic … Documents Submission System (EDSS) has launched a new function that allows agencies, that have been authorized … of the Hosted agency. Host/Hosted Agency must submit a New York State Office of the State Comptroller Electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyEast Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… ECA deposits were not always timely. Managing the finances of ECA activities is meant to be a learning experience for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsNyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… collected additional revenue totaling $572,609. Review the number or the amount of outstanding tickets or consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/11/20/nyack-parking-authority-parking-ticket-operations-2020m-94Sherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, … million. Key Findings The Board and District officials have not developed adequate written policies and procedures … and includes specific guidance and requirements to ensure the claims auditor adequately performs her duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Sewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the collection of student fees for test … $178.8 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a policy on cash receipts. None of the finance clerks … forms and class rosters, are available and used to reconcile payments to deposited amounts by someone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296