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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Harbor , Town of Sand Lake , Town of Saugerties, Schoharie County , Smithfield Fire District , Town of Springport , … policy regarding credit card usage. Auditors reviewed 177 food, travel and credit card expenditures totaling $86,337 … fines and fees. Village of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (Orange County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 89-46
… board member is a town office (Town Law, §271; 16 Opns St Comp, 1960, p 399). The qualifications for holding a town … if he or she wished, could register as a voter (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-32, p 51; see also 1985 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 85-59). One …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… domestic equity market, coupled with strong private equity and real estate returns, drove much of our growth. The Fund’s diversified … returns. The financial markets have given investors a wild ride the last few years but our investment strategy has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionXIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Budget Guidance, and other sources. The following contains examples of some of the expenses for which employees may be … through the SFS Travel and Expense module. The justification for authorizing the payment must include a … to the Business Unit should be clearly articulated in the justification. Memberships in an individual's name will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overviewRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway safety, promote proper repairs to vehicles, and protect consumers of motor vehicle repairs. The Vehicle and Traffic Law outlines the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followWadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… Solid and Chemical Materials (Solid and Hazardous Waste); Air and Emissions; and Medical Marijuana. As of July 2019, … (287 located in NYS, 168 in other states, and 13 outside of the United States). These laboratories were … approved in the following fields: 176 for the analysis of air and emissions, 249 for the analysis of non-potable water, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… their inability to submit a change to the Direct Deposit panel while accounting reconciliation reports are being … users attempting to make changes to the Direct Deposits panel will be affected. NYS employees attempting to change … impact the timing of this disruption to the Direct Deposit panel and NYSPO. Agencies should reference the Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineTown of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management … January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population … Town of Deerfield Financial Management and Fuel Inventory 2012M253 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… accurately and properly supported, but the school relied on staff at its accounting firm to calculate tuition. School … employee benefits) to be reasonably funded. However, based on the highest rate at which the school district has paid out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement. Background In accordance … Retirement Arrangements (IRAs),” and Instructions for Form W-2, the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 must be checked for all employees who are eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2Savings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life … grandparents, other relatives, friends — as long as he or she is a U.S. citizen or a resident alien. Earnings on … programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses NYs 529 College Savings and NY ABLE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsAccidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in … of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if students, until age 23; Finally, … that would have been payable at the time of death, we will pay the difference to your designated beneficiary or to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… surviving spouse or in the event of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if … your estate. Filing Your family or employer should notify us of your death as soon as possible so we can forward the … beneficiary. If you die on or after January 1, 2020, the application for the accidental death benefit must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in … of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if students, until age 23; Finally, … that would have been payable at the time of death, we will pay the difference to your designated beneficiary or to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in … of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if students, until age 23; Finally, … that would have been payable at the time of death, we will pay the difference to your designated beneficiary or to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in … of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if students, until age 23; Finally, … that would have been payable at the time of death, we will pay the difference to your designated beneficiary or to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-death-benefitContact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… School Accountability 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 localgov@osc.ny.gov Audits, Local Government … Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga, Tompkins Counties Buffalo Regional Office 295 Main Street, Suite 1032 Buffalo, New York 14203-2510 Tel (716) 847-3647 Fax (716) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityIncrease ABLE Account Balance
… Program Legislative Session 2019-2020: Signed into law on November 25, 2019 as Chapter 545 of Laws of 2019 – A.7473 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/increase-able-account-balanceProcurement; Technical Cleanup Proposal
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Vetoed on December 11, 2015 – Veto Memo 303 – A.7513-B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/procurement-technical-cleanup-proposalAccounts Payable Advisory No. 59
… updated to reflect the 6% interest rate that is effective on July 1, 2026. Agencies should use this updated version …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/59-prompt-payment-interest-calculator-tool