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Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… checks to reimburse employees, officials wrote a check to the Library and disbursed cash reimbursements to … was $3,180 more than she was entitled to. There are no formal processes for time sheets or requesting the use of … to ensure that reimbursements to employees are paid by check to each individual. Investigate the overpayment to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256XII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… to Section 5 - Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal of this Chapter for instructions on how to submit a regular … the account using the account code for postage. A list of account codes can be found in Chapter IV, Section 1 - Accounting Codes – Uses and Descriptions Overview of this Guide. Business Units should not use the account code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… XI, Section 4.A - Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting of this Guide. In the event that the Agency does owe … on the overpayment rate established by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance. This rate, however, is subject to change quarterly. Please refer to the Department of Taxation and Finance’s website for the most current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… are usually incurred for service after a member’s date of membership for which no (or insufficient) contributions … tax purposes because they are covered under Section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. Mandatory purchases of ERS service on or after July 1, 1989, and PFRS service on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… in Suffolk County. The District was created in 1947 by an act of the State Legislature, known as the Ferry District Enabling Act. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board … District officials did not ensure that goods and services were procured in compliance with statutory bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… inventory. Officials did not ensure that computers were free from malicious software. In fact, two malicious software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… charged or credited accordingly for the employer portion of all salary adjustments in a future annual billing. Also, … paper Adjustment Report. Be sure to complete the section of the Adjustment Report that indicates whether the adjustment will result in a refund of contributions owed to the member. If you check yes, NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/making-adjustmentsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control/State Liquor Authority (SLA) … responsible for promoting the health, welfare, and safety of the people of New York State through issuing licenses and permits for … To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage ControlState Liquor Authority has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. Our audit covered the period … the associated costs, because there was no central source for this information. Key Finding OGS has made progress in … of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the remaining 3. Three other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… municipalities are facing add to the challenge of adhering to the tax cap,” DiNapoli said. “At the same time … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and … are demanding real change. Acknowledging systemic racism is a start. The next step is tangible, comprehensive action. Change to address racial … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydAlfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… These included over $1,037,509 paid to a provider of campus services such as transportation, vending, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.26 percent for the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to data released today … The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the … Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 126 percent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentChildren’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Childrens Education Services Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministrative Hearings
… or before the due date may result in a dismissal of your case . (See a sample Scheduling Information Form) You will … applications, NYSLRS may request to schedule the hearing case after determinations have been made on all applications. … for a continuance to present additional evidence if your case cannot be completed in the time allotted for the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsDetails About the Audit Process
… be performing an audit at your organization. As a public official entrusted with handling public resources, you are responsible for using those resources effectively, efficiently, … economically, ethically, and equitably. The audit process is an integral part of providing an independent, objective, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processIV.3.B Miscellaneous Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of patients in State university hospital facilities. Rebates 31901 Prescription Drug Rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers for covered … of the Social Security Act). 31902 Credit Card Usage rebates from credit card companies that issue cards to State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3b-miscellaneous-receiptsOther Bulletin No. 80
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2025 minimum wage increases for hourly … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the January 2025 minimum wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-80-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-state-universityOpinion 89-16
… determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the department or company. … of a fire department or company newsletter, the moneys may be expended by the treasurer for that purpose. You ask whether foreign fire insurance tax moneys may be expended to pay for the publication of a fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16