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Real Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… budgets are passed. The State Comptroller determines the form and manner of this report. Prescribes Requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… contracts are monitored and Department heads obtain the best economic value for professional services. … Schoharie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of Interest State Education Department: The Norman Howard School - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Police Bulletin No. SP-148
… of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Hazardous Duty Payment to Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and … processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/04/13 Payment Information and Eligibility Criteria Troopers, … in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, Paid Leave of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-148-2013-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-137
… Leave (MLS, MTS) status on 11/01/11. Hazardous Duty Pay is pensionable and included in the calculation of overtime. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-137-2011-state-police-hazardous-duty-payPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… The Putnam Valley Central School District is located in the Town of Putnam Valley in Putnam and Westchester Counties. The District, which … each year to pay these expenditures. This resulted in surplus fund balance, which exceeded the statutory limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… The Weedsport Central School District is located in the Towns of Brutus, Cato, Conquest, Mentz, Sennett and Throop in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools … Key Findings District officials acknowledged the decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94State Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the separation of Deduction Code 545 into three deduction codes. Affected Employees: Members of … cancellations, and/or changes on a biweekly basis, using the appropriate deduction code for the insurance(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … $91,686. Key Findings We found that the travel expenses for the three Department employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Review of Travel Card Expenses
… were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and regulations. Background According to the New York State travel rules and regulations, the State will only … and reasonable business expenses for employees traveling on official State business. We identified questionable travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesTown of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… budget, which is not equitable because all the departments do not use the same type and degree of services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance with rules prescribed by the Comptroller which … receipts and disbursements to bank statements as described in Section 10.F - Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual … funds should never be commingled with any other moneys in the custody of the agency or facility; and Annual review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewRichland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within … tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund checking account and … Key Recommendations Deposit foreign fire insurance money in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
City of Poughkeepsie Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight 2013M30
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully reviewed before … will be given priority review. Draft a DRO proposal. When completing the DRO template, please be sure to fill in … are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Draft a DRO Overview and Instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Village’s internal controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineV.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… There are over 50,000 Category Codes that are configured in the SFS. Where a Category Code field is used or required, … will be copied into the voucher. When reporting on a Category Code, the user must run the report from the Purchasing module. The Category Code cannot be changed on a Purchase Order once a voucher has been entered against a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… while the board and district officials used $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital … applicable statutes. Appropriations were overestimated by a total of $7 million from 2015-16 through 2018-19. An … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Travel Advisory No. 11
… the Due to State Offset functionality is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense Module in SFS XIII.2.B Expense Report Submission … the Due to State Offset functionality is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense Module in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursements