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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and uncollected. As a result, approximately $13,900 in potential revenue to the village was not billed ($6,295), … ($5,782) or remained uncollected ($1,830). This occurred, in part, because the board had not adopted written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0IX.6.B OSC Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… For most grants, drawdowns on grants cash-managed by OSC BSAO are based on an award’s Accounts Receivable balance. OSC BSAO managed … whether transactions flow into the SFS billing process. On a daily basis, the SFS runs an interface process that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6b-osc-draw-proceduresOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… not in compliance with established standards. Further, for 55 of those 249 inspections (22%), our analysis showed that, … as of July 20, 2020, the Department had not completed 55 licensing actions that were beyond the 1-year benchmark. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andSelected Financial Management Practices
… In November 2012, it assumed management responsibility of the Belleayre Ski Area in Highmount, New York, from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The Public Authorities … and implement a plan to maximize year-round utilization of its facilities for local economic benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS, as a governmental plan, has discretion to reject a DRO. Orders that are vague, contain inconsistent or … Code (IRC) must be deleted from any proposed or final DRO. Assignment — NYSLRS members are prohibited from … Elections — If a member is already retired at the time a DRO is submitted to NYSLRS and the member’s pension payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droSUNY Bulletin No. SU-339
… is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans pages due to the two-year look … Payroll Bulletin No. 1256 ) Effective April 2013, employee contribution rates are to be based on an employee’s annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-339-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planSUNY Bulletin No. SU-291
… Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental … The Director of the Budget establishes the pay rate for State seasonal and other non-statutory positions paid using … Criteria Employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY on or after the appropriate effective date and an hourly rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-291-december-2019-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… Mattel's portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl and Fisher-Price brand products. Three dozen companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
CostSaving Ideas Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This Section provides a summary of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) approval … without conducting a formal competitive process and do not affect the thresholds set forth above under “OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsIX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/31/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended purpose can smooth out spikes … estimated funding levels and the conditions under which funds will be used. Reserves should be established with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsState Police Bulletin No. SP-170
… Purpose To inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2016 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment and to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-170-2016-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… and needed, agencies must submit a written request to the Division of the Budget (DOB) to approve the transfer of federal grant funds to a state fund. The following information must be provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedurePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… Earnings (No OT) Tier 6 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) Governor's Salary V05 RTR Memo OT Lmt ERSBT6 17,301.00 NYSERS Overtime … 6 OT Limit V15 RTR Memo CPLT NYT/NBE/NYEBT6 225,000.00 NYC Plans Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 6 Calendar Year … Salary V16 RTR Memo OTLmt NYT/NBE/NYEBT6 17,301.00 NYC Plans Overtime Earnings Tier 6 Calendar Year Tier 6 OT by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… reports of its real estate holdings, and has sold several for as little as $1 with insufficient information about the … meet PAL requirements and only published a detailed report on its real estate portfolio in December 2022 after the … creation, but failed to provide any specific information on the number or type of jobs that would result from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowVestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of … audits. The Financial Secretaries did not approve vouchers in a timely manner and the Treasurers often disbursed moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 29, 2014. … President and a five-member Board of Trustees. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year were $543,185. Key Findings The … Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialState Police Bulletin No. SP-188
… Purpose To notify the agency of a modification to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees … in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18, represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insurance