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Opinion 89-31
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall election) LOCAL LAWS -- Recall Election (authority of city to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… As a NYSLRS member, you are part of a defined benefit plan , also known as a … Defined benefit pension plans, including your NYSLRS plan, are calculated based on a preset formula and provide a specified payment amount at retirement. These plans are supported by contributions from both members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planXIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… part of creating and submitting travel expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). These reports should … the ramifications if those charges are not reconciled in accordance with the guidance above. Agencies must also … not paid back within 30 days of the expense report date in which the Due to State was created. It is important for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationState Agencies Bulletin No. 953
… To inform agencies of changes to the General Comments page. Background The General Comments page is available for all Payroll users to store or … employee’s record. Agencies must use the General Comments page when additional information is required by OSC for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/953-changes-general-comments-page-payservState Agencies Bulletin No. 683
… Under the previous Increment Code system, employees whose base salary is below Job Rate but who are holding a … grade. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 01, 21, 31, 61, 81 and 91 Effective Date(s) Pay Period 18L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/683-revision-increment-code-system-security-employeesCollege of Geneseo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-geneseo-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… loaned to nonpublic school students and cannot account for all textbooks purchased and loaned to those students. Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
City of Lockport Budget Review B11520
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… within the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation, in Cattaraugus County. The City, which has approximately … flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca Nation. The Comptroller did … enforce the collection of overdue property tax payments in a timely manner and did not follow the tax enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Wayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… are $41.3 million, which are funded primarily with State aid, sales tax, real property taxes, and grants. Key Finding Over the last five years, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… authorize disbursements. As a result, payments were made for unsupported, duplicate and/or improper claims. Village … all claims contained adequate supporting documentation for 140 purchases totaling $44,547. Ensure the Village’s procurement policy was followed for three purchases totaling $19,179. Document whether claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Philipstown (Town) Town Board (Board) properly managed financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage the Town’s financial … Determine whether the Town of Philipstown Town Town Board Board properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… financial interests in potential projects during the selection process. SCIDA officials submit a financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… that complete and accounting records were maintained, that bank reconciliations were performed or that annual financial … and thorough audit of claims and approved claims for payment that did not contain appropriate supporting … adequate accounting records are maintained, that monthly bank reconciliations are prepared for the Board’s review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… to review the County’s financial condition and management for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. … County. The County’s general fund operating expenditures for the 2011 fiscal year totaled approximately $127 million. … were not substantiated by formal and transparent plans for their use. The Board’s adopted budgets for the past five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Champlain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… agreement establishing the Program. Nonresident swim program fees in 2015 were not remitted to the bookkeeper for deposit, and the swim program fees in 2016 which were remitted to the … and approve the fees that are charged to nonresident swim program participants and ensure that the Program’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through September 10, 2013. … nine members. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $16.7 million. … The District reported unexpended general fund deficits for five consecutive years. The deficit was as high as $5.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Local Finance … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s accounting records … 1, 2010, through September 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population … Town of Shelby Financial Management 2012M206 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Submit accurate monthly reports to the JCF no later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52