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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2191
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of new voluntary deduction codes for Sunlife Accident Insurance Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2191-new-sunlife-insurance-deduction-codes-public-employees-federation-pefOperational Advisory No. 33
… should be used when shipping any type of package using any carrier. Account 55203, Postage, now appears in the Supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesHadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… The Board overestimated appropriations by an average of approximately $1.9 million annually from 2014-15 to 2016-17, which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The unrestricted fund … expenditure estimates. Develop a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2023M-16)
… Although BOCES officials compensated employees we reviewed in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) … wages totaling $25,948 of which $19,985 was not recouped. In addition, it cost BOCES approximately $111,000 annually for time spent in the review, approval and manual entry into the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-payrollOgdensburg City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-52)
Determine whether the Ogdensburg City School District District maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/ogdensburg-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-52REACH Academy Charter School - Cash Disbursements (2019M-130)
… has not appointed a claims auditor to audit claims before payment as required by the School’s cash disbursement policy. … for in a timely manner. School officials are using debit cards for cash disbursements. Key Recommendations … segregation of these duties. Consider ending the use of debit cards. School officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/13/reach-academy-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2019m-130Roxbury Central School District - Health Insurance Buyouts (2019M-89)
… Consult with District legal counsel about the intent of the health insurance buyouts outlined in the CBAs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/roxbury-central-school-district-health-insurance-buyouts-2019m-89Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-114)
… calculate and monitor cost- and revenue-per-ME. The food service supervisor should review the New York Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019mWesterlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of Westerlo, Albany County. The Company contracts … approximately $370,000. Key Findings There are no controls in place requiring the Board’s review and approval of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Claryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… before being made. Key Recommendations Provide monthly bank reconciliations, bank statements and canceled check images for Board review. Ensure that all bills are approved prior to payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… of Motor Vehicles of individuals who had outstanding ticket balances greater than 60 days. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District for the period March 14, 2012 through October 6, 2015. … five-member Town Board. General fund appropriations for 2016 fiscal year total $5 million. Key Findings Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… unaware of the bail account balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed by the Justice. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285IV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of goods used to repair or services to maintain assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with … Acquisition – Assistive Technology Purchase of assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceGASB Statement 87, Leases
… payments that depend on an index or a rate (Consumer Price Index or market interest rate), initially measured … must report both to the Bureau of Financial Reporting and Oil Spill Remediation. Sale-leasebacks A sale-leaseback is … report the lease to the Bureau of Financial Reporting and Oil Spill Remediation. Lease-leasebacks A lease-leaseback is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-221
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2015 … 07/01/15 and on the pay end date of 07/29/15 are eligible to receive the one-time lump sum bonus payment: Bargaining … Status = Active or Leave With Pay Agency Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-221-2015-discretionary-award-managementconfidential-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-206
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 … 07/01/14 and on the pay end date of 07/30/14 are eligible to receive the one-time lump sum bonus payment. Bargaining … Status = Active or Leave With Pay Agency Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-206-2014-discretionary-award-managementconfidential-employeesThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… during a marriage are marital property, and subject to equitable distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant … we will honor a properly drawn Domestic Relations Order (DRO) issued by a New York State court. (For … governmental plan. All rights given to an ex-spouse must be set forth explicitly in the DRO or they will not exist for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… and can also help towns obtain funding. Additionally, New York State Highway Law requires an annual agreement between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… 30, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is … Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Financial Operations 2013M321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321