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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the invoice amount) offered by … before it is due. Every agency should have a process in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum … rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is available. In the SFS, discount terms can be established by vendors at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… in the Division of Budget (DOB), Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the Statewide … to use the event project in the first instance. In this case, they can code transactions to track the disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors … of five members, with one person from each fire company and two at-large members. The Department’s revenue for the … fiscal years 2011 through 2013 averaged about $3,400, and the average expenditures for the three years were $2,400. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-174
… revise the procedures governing OSC’s review and approval of retroactive transactions. Affected Employees Agencies that submit retroactive transactions on behalf of their employees Effective Date(s) Immediately Background … as timely as possible. Due to the increased frequency of retroactive transactions with an effective date greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-174-retroactive-transactions-unified-court-system-agenciesExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the … Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Cash Flows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsPine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, 2011, … School District Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings 2012M238 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationTown of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… through July 1, 2017. Background The Town of Brunswick is located in Rensselaer County. The Town is governed by an … balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed by the Justice. Key Recommendations … bank reconciliations. Discontinue the use of a signature stamp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285DiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget
… The estimated $237 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 increases spending for vital state … to the overall lower PIT collections during the fiscal year. Major Spending and Policy Actions Projected All … requirements. Report Enacted Budget Report: State Fiscal Year 2024-25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budgetOpinion 89-35
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of the town, but may authorize its chief fiscal officer or officer having custody of town moneys to temporarily … of separate appropriation accounts, preventing funds or appropriation accounts from being overdrawn and, with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Opinion 89-11
… powers of a not-for-profit corporation, which include the power to rent real property and all powers necessary to … and their families. Thus, although the Association has the power to rent a meeting room in furtherance of its general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Opinion 88-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … You ask whether, in our opinion, the proposed program is legal. The Local Finance Law is the exclusive law governing … Whether a line of credit between and the county is legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Update Your Contact Information
… It’s important NYSLRS has your current mailing address, phone number and email address. That way you’ll be … contact you quickly with important information, such as a change to your benefits. Use a personal email address you … receiving mail from NYSLRS, you must submit a change of address directly to us . This is especially important if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationLimitations – State Police Plan
… Your FAE calculation may be limited based on your tier. Earnings that exceed the limitation will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/limitationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Department of Transportation rated a town-owned bridge in poor condition in 2019. While officials have set aside $51,539 for bridge repairs, the highway superintendent estimates the … $1.4 million. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background … Board of Trustees is the legislative body responsible for managing Village operations. The Village’s 2010-11 … procurement policy. Ensure that all claims are presented for audit by the Clerk. Ensure that only appropriate claims, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240State Agencies Bulletin No. 1497
… plus Employer Contribution) will be reported in Box 10 Dependent Care Benefits on the employee Form W-2. Amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1497-retroactive-dependent-care-advantage-account-dcaa-new-york-dependentMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… dentists. Key Findings We identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent claims that were … on June 17, 2010, the dentists' two offices were open for a total of 19 hours. However, the dentists submitted claims … that were purportedly provided by another affiliated dentist. In addition, the dentists paid staff to recruit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsOpinion 92-14
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (when mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded … deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); LIEN LAW, §§19, 20: The chief … previously paid into court discharging a mechanic's lien, and if such substitution is permissible, whether it may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 1698
… for reimbursement of employees’ qualified moving expenses and to provide instructions for required documentation … reasonable costs of moving expenses. The Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law on December 22, 2017 suspends … now be included in an employee’s federal taxable gross and applicable taxes must be withheld. NOTE: Moving expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1698-new-payroll-process-and-new-time-entry-codes-payment-moving-expenseOpinion 95-3
… levy the same tax) TAX LAW, §§ 1105(b), 1210(a),(b), (c), 1223, 1224(b), (k), 1262(a), (c), (d): In the absence of … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions or any combination … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement admissions. In view of the sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3