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Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… audit was to evaluate the Town’s fund balance management for the period January 1, 2016 through February 7, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds for 2017 totaled $827,305. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Town of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
… to evaluate internal controls over the purchase of fuel for the period January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013. … Board comprised of a Supervisor and four Council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations totaled … procedures in place to regularly monitor fuel transactions for reasonableness and ensure that only authorized employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… 31, 2016. Background The West Albany Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. … that supporting documentation for credit card purchases is intact prior to approving related claims for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… controls over the Association’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, … governed by a five-member Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $192,000. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mMember Contributions
… (up to a certain limit) . Example: New Employee: You hired John Smith, who joined NYSLRS with a date of membership of June 1, 2023 (John is in Tier 6). At enrollment, you provided NYSLRS with a … contribution rates for the next State fiscal year, John’s contribution rate was still based on the projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2341
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the … The Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be … Additional Pay page for Earnings Code PFR. If an employee is appointed to a position which is not eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1269
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Earnings Code to be used to report the taxable value of personal use of an … To inform agencies of the new Earnings Code to be used to report the taxable value of personal use of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1269-new-earnings-code-and-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-useDiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… are providing cost-effective solutions without hurting service quality.” New York City uses contracts for a variety … FY 2019 to FY 2023 was at the Department of Education (DOE), partially fueled by pandemic relief funded additions to programming. DOE accounted for almost half of the city’s contract spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019Opinion 96-24
… be subject to permissive referendum requirements. This is in response to your letter concerning a fire district … replacement vehicle. If so, you ask whether voter approval is required. A capital reserve fund is the mechanism by which a fire district may accumulate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… as of May 2, 2017 and all temporary nurses as of August 1, 2017. Background Health and Hospitals is a public benefit … nurses are conducted by each facility’s Human Resources (HR) department if their annual salary is below $100,000, … profiles attesting that the screenings were completed. The HR Directors at the facilities use Optimizer to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… by the NYSCOPBA insurance carriers: 322 NYSCOPBA Cancer Ins. 372 AFLAC NYSCOPBA Legal 374 NYSCOPBA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitSchool of Professional Studies – Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases
… Purpose To determine if the City University of New York (CUNY) School … New York State and CUNY purchasing guidelines applicable to Procurement Card and Travel Card purchases. The audit … Professional Studies (CUNY SPS or SPS) was founded in 2003 to meet the educational needs of working adults, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/25/school-professional-studies-procurement-card-and-travel-card-purchasesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … when preparing the 2019-20 budget, the District will have to find additional funding sources and/or reduce services, … impact on students and residents. The City continues to rely on nonrecurring revenue, such as specialized State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1664.1
… 1664. Purpose To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that submit membership and dues transactions via … Courts, SUNY and CUNY) Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll … requests for the initiation, cessation or modification of dues deductions must come from a union via electronic file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16641-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionHalcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… members ensured that the Treasurer properly accounted for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May 16, 2014. … Key Findings The bylaws do not specify who is responsible for approving bills for payments and for reviewing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
… Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving 23 component … or more districts. BOCES did not charge all districts for services using the approved full-time equivalent method. Key … Ensure that aidable expenditures reported to SED are for services that were adequately shared. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalManchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… 31, 2015. Background The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, … in Ontario County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 820 students, is governed by an … ManchesterShortsville Central School District Procurement of Professional Services 2016M157 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalMadison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process and … Madison Central School District is located in the Towns of Eaton, Madison and Stockbridge in Madison County and the … Madison Central School District Procurement of Professional Services 2015M322 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mGlens Falls Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-370)
… 31, 2014. Background The Glens Falls Housing Authority is located in the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The Authority, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, was … deposit of tenant rents and that the clerk’s file cabinet is securely locked. Ensure that receipts are issued for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/03/20/glens-falls-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-370