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Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and … and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in … best practices below as a reference for adopting a strong credit card policy and developing sensible internal controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-357
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2025 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The following … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable … OSC Actions: OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2025 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-357-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (Erie County) From 2013-14 through 2015-16, the … adequate written policies and procedures over the payroll process to ensure the accuracy of the compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… Program’s Direct Plan is the largest plan of its kind in the country, our fees are among the lowest in the nation, and we continue to have solid results. We have … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in the futures of their loved ones." NY’s 529 College Savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20Opinion 99-3
… to use foreign fire insurance tax moneys for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and exempt firefighters and their families may expend such … afflicts body or mind; especially, the partial removal of pain, grief, want, care, anxiety, toil, or anything …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3VI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… all new appropriations at the start of the fiscal year, at DOB’s discretion, they may selectively limit a … Protection Fund. New York State Constitution - Article 7 §7 - provides that no money shall ever be paid out of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslawsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… The team should include individuals with knowledge about critical business functions as well as those with appropriate … parties such as the organization’s IT vendor. Identify Critical Processes and Services – Identify and prioritize the … and data that support the processes and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly recognize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesPublic Safety Overtime
… from employers who are seeking clarity about public safety overtime, Regulation 315.5 of the New York Codes, … is reportable and pensionable. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid by a public entity, and meets … This includes special duty assignments that involve public safety work that is directed, controlled and paid for by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… has previously recognized that changing regulations could reduce demand for its products and impact or delay its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeOpinion 2011-1
… development agency lacks authority to hire employees and assign them to serve as the staff of not-for-profit … agency ("IDA") may hire individuals as IDA employees and assign them to serve as the staff of several not-for-profit … reasons set forth below, we conclude that an IDA may not assign its employees to serve as the staff of a development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… and family members are kept in the dark,” said DiNapoli. “Jonathan’s Law can only help prevent tragedies if abuse and … facilities are meeting requirements.” In February 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal autistic and … treatment and suspected abuse and neglect. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, spouses’, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesUpdate Your Contact Information
… It’s important NYSLRS has your current mailing address, phone number and email address. That way you’ll be sure to receive … Information . Click update next to mailing address, phone number, or email address. You can schedule an address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationVillage of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-83)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Sherburne … essential services. The Village has four operating funds: electric, general, sewer and water. The Village’s 2024-25 … In addition, the Board did not have written multiyear capital and financial plans, or a written fund balance policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-83Village of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period March 1, 2023 – October 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of taxpayers. One method for ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140Employer E-News Archive — 2024
… For the latest retirement news and information, subscribe to E-News for … Enhanced Reporting Transition Plan Today More Than 2,100 Employers Have Already Made the Switch November 2024 … Membership to Optional Members Enroll New Members Using Retirement Online Encourage New Employees to Use Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. New York State Dental Insurance Program – … receive their services through managed care and also have other third-party health insurance. Managed care … to identify and recover Medicaid payments that should have been paid for by third-party health insurance. A prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before … member. 1 Tier 1 members under the alternative age 55 plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 55. Tier 2, 3 and 5 members under this plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 62, or may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitSelected Management and Operations Practices
… supported. Background NYPA began Energy Efficiency (EE) programs for its government customers in New York City … 1994. As of April 9, 2015, NYPA financed $1.8 billion in EE projects, which it claims will produce savings of $103.3 … and reported savings of $44.8 million. Key Finding EE savings in NYPA’s April 9, 2015 report were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefits is revoked following a divorce, annulment, or judicial separation, once NYSLRS receives written notice … of when the final decree of divorce, annulment or judicial separation was signed, unless a Domestic Relations … them after the date of the divorce, annulment, or judicial separation, or include the requirement in the DRO. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… to require MTA’s travel agent and MTA employees to request lodging rates established by the U.S. General … rates, to document those efforts. Advise supervisors who approve employee travel to verify that lodging rates are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expenses