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State Agencies Bulletin No. 238
… who are on a leave of absence without pay ("encumbents") in positions that have been abolished or inactivated … notifies OSC when a position is inactivated or abolished in NYSTEP. Based on this information, OSC automatically inactivates or abolishes the position in the payroll system. OSC cannot inactivate or abolish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsObtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… State and Local Retirement System 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001 New York State and Local Retirement System 59 Maiden Lane — 31st Floor or 30th Floor New York, NY 10038 Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The audit of claims or vouchers (the terms are used interchangeably in … that a thorough, deliberate and independent audit of claims be conducted before payments are authorized. With … for goods and services not received. An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This chapter provides an overview of reimbursable expenses to State employees. Most employee expenses will be reimbursed through the Travel and Expense … module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Employee expenses reimbursed through the Travel and Expense module …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S Robertson 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemTown of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… balance in the general fund and sewer district fund. At current spending levels, the unrestricted, unappropriated … fund balance in the Town’s general fund would cover more than a full year’s appropriations. The sewer … has enough unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance to cover more than seven years’ appropriations. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182SUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… to submit all starts, stops, and contribution changes via electronic file submission. Effective Dates: Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Red Hook – Information Technology (Dutchess County) Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… is maintained and reconciled with cash in the bail account monthly, and report and remit forfeited bail when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… Objective Determine whether the Rockville Centre Union Free School District (District) used its resources to … Determine whether the Rockville Centre Union Free School District District used its resources to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Kings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kings Park Central School District (District) officials … kings park audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2Smithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… Ensure that all capital projects are properly authorized and established with a maximum estimated cost. Require the … to submit periodic reports that show actual revenues and expenditures over the life of each project compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Ticonderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… the Towns of Ticonderoga, in Essex County, and Hague, in Warren County. The District is managed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… The Assistant Superintendent carried over and used 6.5 vacation days from one year to the next even though his … employment contract agreement stated that unused annual vacation time for the respective school year will be deemed … the review and periodic reconciliation of employees’ leave accrual balances. Develop and adopt procedures to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationOdessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… of Catherine, Cayuta, Dix, Hector and Montour in Schuyler County; the Towns of Van Etten and Veteran in Chemung County; and the Town of Enfield in Tompkins County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71Moravia Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-4)
… a cost-per-meal analysis and did not always consider past productions when planning future meals, which contributed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/moravia-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-4Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… deficits in future fiscal years or assess the impact of the operating deficits on fund balance and reserves. … operational expenses, resulting in a projected budget gap of about $3 million in 2025-26. A comprehensive multiyear … fully evaluate the long-term impacts and sustainability of using ARPA funds. Key Recommendation Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 million development plan, without an interested … the struggles of developing and attracting businesses to other COIDA-owned properties. Subsequent to the property … that could take advantage of the property as a rail yard and be profitable. The Board decided this was not in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaCopiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… 306 checks, totaling almost $2 million, had only one of the two required signatures. Payments totaling $3,190 were … Recommendations Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each claim to ensure that each individual claim is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225