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Opinion 97-8
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (requirement that claims be certified) CLAIMS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8City of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… On October 11, 2016, the City Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2017. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… amounts that are expected to be realized from a 2 percent increase in metered water rates, which the City Council has … overtime costs. Ensure that the potential water rate increase is authorized by the City Council prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14Safety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … Preservation (Parks) was maintaining its infrastructure to preserve park safety by properly inspecting and repairing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… $414,749 of the 1,104 checks paid during our audit and found that the control procedures were followed. … established the budget for the three school buildings and garage renovation project. In addition, work was … million for project claims paid during the audit period and determined they were supported by adequate documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Former Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, federally-funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school … Youth Council since the 1980s--received a federal grant, administered by the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over District financial operations for the period January 1, 2009, through November 28, 2012. … fiscal year was $617,920, which was financed primarily by real property taxes. Key Findings The Board failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1921 and provides fire protection and rescue operations to the Lakeville Number 2 Fire District … The Department is operated in accordance with its by-laws, and is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors (Board). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… proposed budget has underestimated the minimum required pension expenditure by $500,000. The County’s proposed 2015 … savings are not achieved. Increase the appropriation for pension expenditures. Pass a local law overriding the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… Key Findings The Town does not reconcile the amount of money collected with the amount of trash disposed at the … the amount of trash brought in and record the amount of money received and a second person receive the cash for these … are accounted for and deposited in the bank. Reconcile the money received to the supporting documents to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… County Industrial Development Agency’s (GCIDA) process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the … investments. Although businesses/firms indicate on their application the intended capital investment, they are not … and define applicable criteria to ensure consistent application. Ensure that GCIDA officials consistently use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… do not participate. All employment positions in New York State government offer retirement system membership. … in a retirement program and the Retirement Plan checkbox on the employee’s W-2 should be checked. However, the … who earned wages in 2008 and also received a public pension from a position for which the individual retired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1007
… Purpose To notify agencies of the General Checking Account bank change from Bank of America to Key Bank Affected Employees … does not affect State Insurance Fund employees. Effective Date(s) Administration checks dated September 1, 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1007-change-bank-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksCUNY Bulletin No. CU-168
… Purpose To explain the change in methodology used to calculate withholding taxes for adjunct employees. … to adjunct positions under contract pay Effective Date Payroll checks dated February 6, 2003 Tax Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-168-changes-withholding-tax-calculations-employees-adjunctCUNY Bulletin No. CU-163
… a deduction in the 2002 calendar year. OSC will produce and mail a listing of employees who will have their deduction … taken. These listings will be produced December 20, 2002 and mailed to the agencies. OSC will end date these deduction … roll up on the newly inserted row, unless the goal amount and goal balance are equal. If the deduction amount/percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-163-tax-deferred-annuity-tda-and-supplemental-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1221
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee Increase for certain employees … 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87 and 97 Effective Date(s) Administrative Paychecks dated … increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212) based on the annual salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1221-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-and-agencyCity of Troy – Budget Review (B17-5-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to … increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it adopts a local law to override the cap. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b17-5-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Southold Union Free School District and the Webster Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make … ranging from 3.3 to 3.7 percentage points. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has named Colleen … and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). “Colleen and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Water Conservation District is one of 58 such Districts in New York State. These Districts provide services and fund … each deposit’s composition or record cash receipt numbers in the accounting records. In addition, 116 receipts totaling $47,443 were not deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cash