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Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately … August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State voters in November 2014, … Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits … a NYSLRS member is divorced, a court may determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a properly … when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders The Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderCity of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling … City of Glen Cove Budget Review B71316 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16CUNY Bulletin No. CU-291
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases. Affected Employees CUNY employees … February 27, 2007 from Carmelo Batista, Jr. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To increase the hourly rate(s), … This bulletin explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-291-salary-rate-increases-auto-mechanics-auto-mechanics-cunyEarly Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs submitted by the Early Education Center (Center) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the … located in Highland, New York, provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/early-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… submit an Application for Refund of Excess Contributions (RS5195) . For all members , withdrawing contributions may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipContract Advisory No. 23
… Subject : Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) Guidance : As referenced in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) , Chapter XI, Section 2.K. - … Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Eligibility To qualify for the ordinary disability retirement benefit, you must: Be unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or … benefits. The Benefit If approved, this is a benefit equal to the greater of: One-third of your FAS or 2 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disabilityCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… for debt service as a transfer from the originating funds. Key Recommendations Develop a viable financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls over the … it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers … to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, patient, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the financial activities and helped ensure … policy, as required, or audit and approve all claims prior to payment. They also did not ensure the treasurer filed the … Auditors revisited the town beginning in July 2022 to review progress in implementing the recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purposes of our audit were to evaluate the District’s financial management and calculation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andWappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… date, purpose, gallons and employee name and ensure that no individual can order fuel for delivery without approval. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… property tax collections within required timeframes or in a timely manner; remit real property tax collections … for sufficient budget appropriations, which could result in budget lines being overspent; 58 totaling $1.6 million did … sufficient supporting documentation, which could result in paying a claim that is not valid and legal; and 11 lists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… assets. As a result, officials cannot ensure that assets are in BOCES’ possession and protected against loss or … to ensure accurate and up-to-date inventory records are maintained; assets are tagged; physical inventories are conducted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99Mandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Service credit purchase (SCP) payments for mandatory member … (or insufficient) contributions were made. If the member is in a contributory plan, they must purchase this service credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement … A NYSLRS members mandatory service credit purchase is covered under Section 414h and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $4.5 million. Key Findings … recorded and duplicate prenumbered receipts are not issued for cash collected. District officials did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire District and the Claryville Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … methods when procuring goods and services. Cincinnatus Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… Create a regular voucher using the Special Use Vendor ID assigned to the Advance Account. This Vendor ID starts with “041.” To find the Vendor ID for a specific … Value” function in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to search by Vendor ID starting with "041" and/or Vendor Name 1. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… section explains the process for paying interest pursuant to the Prompt Contract Law once an Agency has determined that interest is owed. To determine if the Agency owes interest, please see Chapter … of Taxation and Finance. This rate, however, is subject to change quarterly. Please refer to the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interest