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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Library , City of Lockport , the Town of Saranac and West Corners Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Oversight of International Offices

… its international offices and manages payments to foreign representatives to ensure they are made only for authorized … This is accomplished through contracts with foreign representatives who assist businesses in these activities. … April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2012 ESD paid its foreign representatives $2.7 million to manage ten international …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-offices

New York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)

… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire Plan Members With … 1.1 million members. NYSHIP offers several coverage options, including Individual and Family coverage. The State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-follow

Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)

… The Town of Wawayanda, located in Orange County, has a population of approximately 7,300. The Town is governed by … ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditures. As a result, Town taxpayers have benefited from a declining tax … policy governing the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained in the Town's operating funds. Develop and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260

Focus on Identity Theft

… when no longer needed. Use two-factor authentication for online security. Use strong passwords or a password manager; change passwords frequently. Use only secure online shopping sites; look for secure URL beginning with … the Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theft

State Agencies Bulletin No. 422.1

… Bulletin 422 Purpose The purpose of this Bulletin is to notify agencies of the procedures to be used when requesting a stop payment or reversal of a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4221-direct-deposit-stop-payments-and-reversals

How Contribution Rates Are Determined – What Every Employer Should Know

… rates, inflation and salary growth) assumptions. At the beginning of each fiscal year (April 1), the Actuary … Therefore, the interest rate used for employer invoices is currently 5.9 percent, though this rate could change in … each plan allows for different benefits. Rev. 2/23 … What every employer should know about NYSLRS what it means to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/how-contribution-rates-are-determined

Procurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)

… (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable legal, … own procurement policies. This did not result in the best value for the taxpayers, but instead led to a waste of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-follow

Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the fiscal year ended … authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to children with disabilities from three to five … year, Happiness House provided preschool special education services to about 150 children with learning disabilities in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

State Agencies Bulletin No. 974

… change to non-contributory status. Note : Based on a legal review by OSC Counsel, employees who have ten (10) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirement

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … with the terms of employee contracts and approved by the board. Medina Central School District – Reserve Funds …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)

… realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures. Monitor actual results of Town operations against budget estimates …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventory

Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)

… of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial management and the Board’s oversight of financial operations … for the general, water, and sewer funds in 2013-14 are approximately $2.01 million. Key Findings The Board and … not developed policies and procedures to govern budgeting practices and the level of unexpended surplus funds to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96

Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)

… and has a population of 10,135. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board, which comprises the Town Supervisor … worked and leave time used. Approve interfund advances by resolution and ensure appropriate records are maintained …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (Montgomery County) Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, taxpayers residing outside the … receive all the benefit they should have from county sales tax distributions. The town board underestimated sales tax …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

… The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with ‘0’. These Vendor IDs have been … Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business Unit determines a need for a Special …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-id

X.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment … or bank account, the agency must direct the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self- Service Portal at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-location

Overview – Membership and Enrollment

… About NYSLRS The New York State and Local Retirement System … not permitted to join NYSLRS. For important information about retirees returning to public employment, visit our … NYSLRS at the time of their initial employment. Learn more about your employees’ right to membership . Rev. 12/23 … …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overview