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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1979
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for members of … 404(I), 408(k)(3)(C), and 408(k)(6)(D)(ii) will increase to $305,000 for calendar year 2022. Effective Dates Effective … January 13, 2022. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for calendar year 2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1979-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5Village of West Haverstraw - Accrued Leave and Benefits (2019M-143)
… employees, or the amount of sick leave accrued and to be carried over to the next fiscal year. For 2018, the amounts paid by … findings and indicated that they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. … Determine whether eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/09/06/village-west-haverstraw-accrued-leave-and-benefits-2019m-143Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… Board ensured that cash disbursements were approved and for valid Company purposes for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. … Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Vischer Ferry Fire District in Saratoga County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mPearl River Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-407)
… providers we reviewed. Key Recommendations Ensure that all District officials involved in the procurement process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/pearl-river-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-407Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library System’s procurement processes for … Key Recommendation Modify the procurement policy to include provisions for purchases made for or on behalf of the member public libraries to ensure that staff adheres to competitive bidding laws when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Online and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 (e.g., webinars and tutorials) and other … the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical … The Academy for New York State’s Local Officials … Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingAltona Fire District – Claims Auditing (2016M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District's claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/01/altona-fire-district-claims-auditing-2016m-162Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Billed Receivables (2015M-364)
… the effectiveness of the billed receivable process for the period July 1, 2014 through August 25, 2015. … approximately 104,000 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $153.5 … Key Findings The Board did not adopt a formal policy for effectively monitoring accounts receivable and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/22/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-billed-receivablesOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Separation Payments (2016M-217)
… payments was accurate. BOCES officials underpaid one former employee approximately $5,200. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/02/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-separation-paymentsGreece Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance (2016M-54)
… audit was to review the District’s records and procedures for providing retiree health insurance benefits for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $217 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greece-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2016m-54State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. State Education Department: The Network for Children's Speech, Occupational & Physical … maintaining the project and has installed the required signage. Homes and Community Renewal (HCR): Office of Rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-137
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of increases to Judicial Longevity Payments paid in April 2008 Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-137-april-2008-retroactive-judicial-longevity-bonus-jlo-adjustmentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-138
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the SOS adjustments. … 2007, will have their SOS earnings increased according to the new bargaining unit agreements. Agencies should refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-138-retroactive-adjustment-senior-officer-series-sos-differentialDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… New York state is facing signs of increasing fiscal challenges, including lower revenue … and possible federal budget and tax changes, according to a report on the state's Enacted Budget Financial Plan … DiNapoli. "The state's fiscal outlook is clouded because of uncertainty in Washington, falling revenues, and fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… (SFY) 2019-20 Executive Budget advances several measures to reduce the financial risks posed to New York by unpredictable tax revenues and federal … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is an important part of overall health … have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities. However, many … According to a 2022 research report published by the CDC: Among high school students in 2019, 37% reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsOversight of Food Service Establishments
… (CDC) estimates that, each year, roughly 48 million people in the United States – or 1 in 6 Americans – get sick from a foodborne illness. … with health codes and guidelines can help protect public health and prevent some of these illnesses. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 280
… enactment of Chapter 55 of the laws of 1979 are ineligible for the payment. Effective Date(s) Vacation Exchange payments … will be made in a separate check dated November 29, 2001 for employees in Institution agencies and December 5, 2001 for employees in Administration agencies. Specifics Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/280-vacation-exchange-paymentDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… vacant for over eight years. As a result of these openings, the authority deprived eligible applicants of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… adults (age ≥ 60 years) in the United States experiences elder abuse, including physical, sexual, or psychological … well as financial exploitation or neglect by caregivers. Elder abuse also often goes undetected; only 1 in 24 cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs