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Divorce – Police and Fire Plan
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital property and subject to … ex-spouse. A DRO gives us specific direction on how your retirement benefits should be divided. However, it does not … ensure your benefits will be distributed according to your wishes. Effective July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/divorceDivorce – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital property and subject to … ex-spouse. A DRO gives us specific direction on how your retirement benefits should be divided. However, it does not … ensure your benefits will be distributed according to your wishes. Effective July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/divorceJustice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… justice submits his or her monthly report to the Justice Court Fund (JCF). At the time of filing each justice must … accounting for the payments he or she receives from the court. Accounting for Justice Court Funds [pdf] . JCF reviews and processes the monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central … or approve claims totaling $1.9 million. Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User … audits of the Academy Charter School EastportSouth Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… Government Authorizer available to establish the account. Log in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor … emergencies. It is important to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to … Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochuls Executive Budget proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetIX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some … are considered M-Year grants. For example, a federal grant award with a one-year grant period of October 1, 2014 - … are withdrawn by the federal awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are … today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and manipulating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… for certain revenues (e.g., income tax collections, patient fees) and certain expenditures (e.g., Medicaid, … grant programs); or (3) maintain independent accounting records (e.g., accounts receivable). Accordingly, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 … more than $5000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty LLC Sunset paid and requested reimbursement for in 2016 under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… budgets, and the budgets presented were not in the proper form, as required. Inaccurate budgeting led to underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… into a project management agreement that did not clearly define the services to be provided and paid related claims … Ensure written agreements with service providers clearly define the services to be provided and claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… special education students. Review all identified unclaimed State aid and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… unauthorized billing adjustments were made. Of 464 water bills reviewed (totaling $134,852), 71 bills had calculation errors totaling $7,903 which included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… did not develop a written IT contingency plan there is an increased risk that the District could lose important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsManhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Manhasset Union Free School District (District) officials appropriately … (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period Key Findings District officials did not appropriately track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… awareness training. Review and assess the need for 292 inactive network user accounts. In addition, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees … audit charter school brighter choice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… approving and supporting overtime. Ensure overtime is properly monitored. BOCES officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeWhite Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71