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New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… tourism industry, a pillar of the city's economy,” said Donna Keren of NYC & Company . “Prior to the pandemic, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Opinion 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-employeesWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… housing authority created to provide low-rent housing in the City of Watertown. The Authority is governed by a … effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … dedication to the Authority. We are aware of no authority in NYS Public Housing Law for a housing authority to make a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. … funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by General Municipal Law. The Board borrowed $100,000 each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, through July 16, 2013. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $1.3 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220College 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
… County) The district did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to … In addition, the district did not have systems in place to account for textbooks purchased for and loaned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet services for necessity, which resulted in expenditures of … claims. Periodically review and determine the necessity of telephone and Internet services for usefulness. Village …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) Payment … by a Board comprising nine members appointed by the Sullivan County Legislature. The SCIDA extended benefits … for 58 projects during our audit period. Key Findings The Sullivan County IDA (SCIDA) has established a Uniform Tax …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted … annually audit the Treasurer’s financial records or hire an external auditor. The Board has not adopted policies 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 August 31, 2012. Background Wayne County is located in Central New York, covers approximately 600 square miles, … $10 million as of December 31, 2011, with no plans in place for the use of these balances. Key Recommendations … use and reduce the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund. Adopt policies and establish procedures …
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-21City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2016. Background Chapter … 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)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2009, to April 30, 2012. Background The Wayne Central School District is located in Wayne County and Monroe County. The District is governed … nine elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year are $41.3 million, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229