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Travel Advisory No. 1
… SFS must either: Certify a completed Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment ( AC 132-S *), or Review the information … Report in the SFS, adjust expenses as necessary, and then submit the expense report for approval. *Business Units may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/1-requirements-proxy-expense-reportsAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… if your pension calculation will improve substantially with 20 years of service credit, but you only have 19½, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveContract Advisory No. 22
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed a contract the SFS header status will display … the “Closed” status. Contracts meeting the criteria below are subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum … making final payments and cancelling purchase orders on a timely basis. References: SFS Secure Job Aids: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… You are required to contribute 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 years … you make on or after October 1, 2013* are: Not reported as wages for federal income tax; Reported as wages for New York … paid by the Retirement System; and Calculated on your full gross reportable earnings, before any salary reductions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… the District experienced unplanned operating surpluses in two of the three completed fiscal years reviewed. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelMonroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… $12.4 million in one-time increases that are unlikely to recur. The County relied on $65 million in revenue … $30.85 million in reported general fund interfund advances to cover deficit cash balances in 2017. The County does not have sufficient general fund balance to mitigate significant revenue shortages or unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… the financial condition. District officials applied for all entitled State transportation aid for new bus purchases. Key Findings The Board-adopted 2014-15 … years (2013-14 through 2016-17) without using this money for debt service payments. District officials did not apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). Year-end 2017 fund balance was 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… health insurance benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Photos: State Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Wyoming County Farm
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli toured Silver Meadows Farm in Wyoming County to help highlight New York's agriculture … industry. The family-owned farm is located on 750 acres in Silver Springs and produces milk, as well as corn, … a report showing New York's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 products – including milk, cottage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/photos-state-comptroller-dinapoli-visits-wyoming-county-farmMarathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured … year’s appropriations by 2 percentage points (from 6.9 to 4.9 percent) as of June 30, 2017. The debt service fund, … a formal plan for reserves, analyze all reserve balances to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic … the Clerk-Treasurer provides adequate financial reports to the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … budgets that appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Ensure that the amount of unrestricted … balance policy that outlines the level of fund balance to be maintained and use surplus funds to fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… our audit was to examine the District’s budget practices and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2013 through … of unrestricted fund balance that is not needed and not used to fund District operations. Review all reserves currently established and determine if the balances are necessary and reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsVillage of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period … Village paid approximately $2.2 million for overtime wages to police department personnel. There are no written policies … we reviewed carried over vacation leave from year to year, even though it was not permitted by their collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s … has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing … Bank statements and reconciliations were not provided to the Commissioners to enable a proper review of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Travel Advisory No. 5
… Subject: Section XIII.3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the … updated Chapter XIII, Section 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) … are now required to retain documentation supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1256
… of 2012 was enacted into law, and amends portions of the Retirement and Social Security Law, Education Law and the … Defined Contribution Program (VDCP). The SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) was selected as the model for the … This bulletin is to notify agencies of the new retirement option available to eligible employees and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1256-new-tier-vi-voluntary-defined-contribution-retirement-program