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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … Also, the IDA did not monitor project performance for investment or revitalization goals. Village of Kaser – … (Rockland County) The village charged residents $400,356 for refuse collection which exceeded the outsourced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… Crawford Gardner as Executive Deputy Comptroller and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). “Colleen and Melanie are highly experienced government administrators … Crawford Gardner as Executive Deputy Comptroller and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffCUNY Bulletin No. CU-459
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy Out Payment. Affected Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program … To provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-459-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outSUNY Bulletin No. SU-60
… or less, the deduction is .9% of the adjusted biweekly gross. For employees with a base salary of $20,986.01 or more, the deduction is 1% of the adjusted biweekly gross. There is no annual maximum for dues or agency fees. The adjusted biweekly gross is calculated by subtracting overtime, overtime meals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-60-correction-bulletin-no-su-60-relating-dues-structureCUNY Bulletin No. CU-559
… the City University of New York (CUNY) with procedures for the new Time Entry earnings codes to be used to report … new agency-wide weight loss and health improvement program for employees and their eligible dependents. Pursuant to … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding purposes and reflected in Box 1 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-559-new-earnings-codes-workwell-nyc-cunyLimitations – Police and Fire Plan
… membership is before April 1, 1972; and Your FAS is based on the 36 months of earnings immediately preceding your date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/limitationsDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, … that allowed the inappropriate payments. For example, in January 2014, a payment request of $79,000 for SCO was … for the State Education Department SED submitted $194320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsLimitations – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… membership is before April 1, 1972; and Your FAS is based on the 36 months of earnings immediately preceding your date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/limitationsLimitations – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Tier 1 If your date of membership is June 17, 1971, or later, the wages in any … period by more than 20 percent. The amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from the computation of your FAS. Also, payment for up to 30 days of accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/limitationsTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… of Health Professions (College of Health) was established in 1981 as the New Center for Holistic Health Education and … Research. The school operates five locations – a campus in Syosset, Long Island; three locations in Manhattan; and one in China. College of Health offers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1676
… has been superseded by Payroll Bulletins 1799 Purpose To inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment … garnishments no longer being taken for employees due to new general deduction rules for calculating new and … To inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1676-new-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-state-taxOversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program
… The New York Agricultural Districts Law was enacted in 1971 to protect and promote the availability of land for … The law allows reduced property tax bills for land in agricultural production by limiting the property tax … enrolled properties. Key Findings We identified an error in an ORPTS calculation in 2006 that caused subsequent years’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/02/oversight-agricultural-assessment-programMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background The Monterey Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, … paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to August 23, 2012. Background The Lakeville Volunteer Fire … in 1921 and provides fire protection and rescue operations to the Lakeville Number 2 Fire District (District) as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… of the Fund’s 2015-2016 fiscal year was 2.88 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2015, according to … and provide sustainable returns and retirement security for generations to come.” The Fund's estimated value … quarter of the Funds 20152016 fiscal year was 288 percent for the threemonth period ending Dec 31 2015 according to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… if internal controls over transfer station operations for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Key … transfer station. We found that over a three-month period in 2012, the weight of the solid waste the Town paid to … County landfill exceeded the amount of trash accounted for as being received at the Town’s transfer station, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Greene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… Development Agency’s (GCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2011, to September 4, 2012. … reported 10 active projects and processed 29 applications for assistance during our audit period. Key Findings GCIDA … issuance of bonds with a bank. GCIDA had formal criteria for selecting which firms and businesses received sponsorship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-109
… (Adjust SUNY Auto Allowance) and to provide instruction for processing the SUNY automobile allowances. Affected … would alter the status of SUNY Division 1 coaching staff for the purpose of making SUNY more competitive with other … with those offered at the Division 1 level. The provision for an automobile allowance was identified as an option that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-109-new-earnings-codes-and-procedures-processing-sunySUNY Bulletin No. SU-129
… student employees in Bargaining Unit 28 Background The 2006 agreement between the State of New York and the Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU) provides for a 3% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-129-october-1-2006-3-salary-increase-employees-graduateState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… contracts C813016, C81403A, T815055, and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine … under the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor … contracts C813016 C81403A T815055 and T816040 to Tough Man Inc Tough Man Th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-inc