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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1164
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase and a one-time retroactive adjustment. … at any time since 04/01/09 with Dues (Code 491) or Agency Shop Fee (Code 495) Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated June … the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 491) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 495). In addition, OSC will process a file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1164-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationPartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… covered under Section 383-e or 383-f eligible for a partial lump sum payment at retirement? Yes, eligible members can choose to receive a partial lump sum payment (PLS) at retirement. To be eligible, … including the taxability of a PLS payment, read Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement — For Eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/partial-lump-sum-paymentOpinion 95-3
… tax and a city within the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, … that one city within the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services and restaurant meals and the two other … cities within the county each impose a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Opinion 95-10
… (to maintain cemetery) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Around" (meaning of for purposes of Town Law, §291) TOWN LAW, §291: … of chapter 386 discloses no discussion of the intended meaning of the provision. No discussion of this provision … in their ordinary acceptance and significance and the meaning commonly attributed to them" ( Phaneuf v City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… growth in both crop and animal production led total farm employment to climb to a new high of 23,868 in 2021. 4 … in 2021. On January 1, 2020, new State wage standards for farm workers went into effect. These standards required … Statistics As shown in Figure 3, the average annual pay of farm workers also increased steadily in the years leading up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesXII.8.A Workflow in the Accounts Payable Module – XII. Expenditures
… and guidance to Business Units regarding voucher workflow in the Accounts Payable module. Online Business Units should document voucher approvals in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) whenever it is practicable. Completing approvals in the SFS will ensure the system contains comprehensive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8a-workflow-accounts-payable-moduleSpecial Disability Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease or lung disease, but who passed a physical … benefit. Police officers who are permanently disabled by heart disease, and who passed a physical examination upon … reveal any evidence of disease or other impairment of the heart, may be eligible for an accidental or performance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-disability-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Schuyler Heights Fire District , Village of Voorheesville , Willsboro … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Schuyler Heights Fire District – Controls Over Claims Processing … announced his office completed audits of the Schuyler Heights Fire District Village of Voorheesville Willsboro Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits2015 Year End Report
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers’ compensation payment … automated payment system, where the claims are subjected to various system edits and validation checks, approved by the Board and submitted to our Office for approval prior to payment. Key Findings Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… service credit purchase deduction amount and whether it should be taken pre-tax or after taxes. The page also … is through their Retirement Online member accounts. When taking pre-tax SCP deductions, you will still report the … NYSLRS members may buy back past service If they buy it through payroll deductions Retirement Online notifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-paymentsWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … (TANF) program provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare programs. The TANF … To determine the extent of implementation of 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … about $20 million), there was inadequate documentation to justify the non-competitive methods used to award the contracts. Key Finding ACS has not made progress … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/09/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contracts-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Bright Start … Bright Start provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as Bright Start …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… SWOP, administered by the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF), is a way for State agencies to offset State payments to … and identified system enhancement to meet certain DTF’s technical requirements. Key Recommendations Continue … of submitting receivables which meet SWOP criteria to DTF on an individual basis prior to implementation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Department of Finance (Finance) had limited documentation to support that assessors were verifying the Real Property … income. In addition, Finance was not doing enough to identify and follow up on properties with billboards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followFund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… resources—cash or liquid assets that are available to pay current obligations (or will be soon). Funds represent … spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-dataSecurity Over Critical Systems
… by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a self-assessment of its compliance … were areas in which it could improve to better meet PCI DSS requirements, including documenting certain policies and … relevant policies and procedures as required for PCI DSS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsFund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… resources—cash or liquid assets that are available to pay current obligations (or will be soon). Funds represent … spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataSouthold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Southold Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold, … Southold Union Free School District Claims Processing 2013M183 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183