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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1702
… Education Board Retirement System (7T) for the 2019 plan year is $16,779 Affected Employees Tier 6 NYCERS, NYCTRS, and NYCBERS … the Retirement Plans Table in PayServ to reflect the $16,779 pensionable overtime earnings limit with an effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1702-2019-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately and whether the Board provided … his wife misappropriated more than $95,000 of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsTown of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… August 6, 2014. Background The Town of Ellery is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … Clerk The Court reported collecting approximately $636,000 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key … had corresponding duplicate receipts or appeared on the daily cashbook reports and monthly Justice Court Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269IX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Improvement Act, and Federal Uniform Administrative Grant Requirements. The importance and necessity for state agency … that includes; Customer Contracts (CA), Project Costing (PC), and Grants (GM). The ESA model will be used for federal … In addition, expenditures will be cost collected in PC for both non-onboarded and onboarded agencies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken … system at the Henry Hudson Bridge (HHB) as an efficient way to collect tolls, provide seamless travel for drivers, … one rear). The vendor capturing the images selects the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NYCSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… As a NYSLRS member, you are part of a defined benefit plan , … biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement Fund . Over the past 20 years, the … to draw down enough money to pay for retirement. However, if they withdraw too much, they run the risk of outliving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. Background In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to … federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription drug costs. In January 1991, New York’s Medicaid program began requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. On a quarterly basis, the Department of Health (Department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansState Agencies Bulletin No. 860
… BU05 Rent Regulation Services Unit BU67 Background Per side letters to the 2007-11 collective bargaining agreements … The 2007-2011 CSEA, PEF and RRSU contracts each include a side letter stating that employees in salary grades 22 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/860-processing-over-40-compensatory-time-ii-lump-sum-overtime-payments-uponDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… and real assets (10.00%) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (5.48%). The Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnXIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… A bank account may need to be opened and maintained by an agency for … to these accounts including no less than monthly account reconciliations, monthly and annual reporting … not limited to: agency revenue collection accounts, cash advance accounts, custodial accounts (e.g. inmate funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1455
… Purpose To inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding … Employees Employees meeting the criteria as explained in this bulletin Effective Date(s) New tax withholding rates … dated January 13, 2016 Background For 2016, changes have been made to: Withholding Allowance Amount Qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1455-summary-tax-related-changes-2016Maine Endwell Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-14)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year … The Maine Endwell Central School District is located in Broome County. The District’s proposed budget for the … school year is almost $45 million. Key Findings Based on our review, individual significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/maine-endwell-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-14Fairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… to assess the District’s progress, as of September 2014, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2010. Background The … was approximately $11 million. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, it appears that the District has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fVillage of Webster – Audit Follow Up (2012M-110-F)
… assess the Village’s progress, as of September 30, 2013, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in October 2012. Background The … were approximately $3.3 million. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, it appears that the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/20/village-webster-audit-follow-2012m-110-fOpinion 95-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding … PHRASES -- "Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) … In this regard, we note that there is no one, accepted meaning of the phrase "notwithstanding any other provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller … contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures the integrity of the process; and protects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 726
… moved to graded positions since April 1, 2003 or will move in the future Background Pursuant to Chapter 103 of the Laws … new option for calculating salaries for affected employees in addition to the existing methods of determining salaries. … may begin to submit transactions for eligible employees in Pay Period 3L for paychecks dated 5/24/07 (Institution) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/726-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementList of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… & Markets APA01 Adirondack Park Agency ART01 Council on the Arts BOE01 Board of Elections CCF01 City University … Interest on Lawyer Account Fund JUS01 Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs LAW01 Department … invoices to them. Certain departments within the agency are able to interact electronically with businesses now, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9) A report covering … addressing the problems identified in the initial audit. Of the initial report’s three audit recommendations, one has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits