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St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2016M-371)

… public entity which delivers approximately 50 educational and administrative services to its 18 component districts. … $59.3 million. Key Finding BOCES officials established and adhered to good procedures for processing and verifying payroll payments. Key Recommendations There …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/23/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2016m-371

South Orangetown Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-104)

… was to examine the District’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through January 13, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $86 million. … that claims are adequately documented and supported, are for legitimate District purposes and are approved prior to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/south-orangetown-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-104

Village of Tivoli – Procurement (2015M-79)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement … June 1, 2013 through July 7, 2014. Background The Village of Tivoli is located in the Town of Red Hook, Dutchess … Village of Tivoli Procurement 2015M79 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tivoli-procurement-2015m-79

Sachem Public Library – Claims Processing (2016M-327)

… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Sachem Public Library is a school district public library that serves over 83,000 residents in the Towns of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/02/sachem-public-library-claims-processing-2016m-327

Town of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)

… cash. Key Findings Town officials purchased a fire truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and did not seek competition for goods that fell below the bid limits or for professional services. The Supervisor did not provide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/16/town-van-etten-procurement-and-supervisors-fiscal-oversight-2019m-111

Warwick Valley Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-139)

… not seek competition for professional services from four of the 12 professional service providers reviewed. These … be sure it sets forth the expectations for the procurement of professional services. Ensure that the procurement policy …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/warwick-valley-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-139

Brewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)

… Key Finding District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional … of professional service providers to determine the need for new requests for proposals (RFPs). District officials generally agreed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235

Opinion 2024-1

… 16 We understand that this effort includes replacing not only the publicly-owned portions of lead service lines, but … state law and to constitute a proper public purpose with only an incidental private benefit and, therefore, not in … strong presumption of constitutionality applies not only to enactments of the Legislature but to ordinances of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2028

… Law, Article 8, Section 131 and the Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1144 provide for payment of performance … and Grade 668 positions who appear on a Division of the Budget (DOB) – Labor Relations approved Performance Advance … the agency must request approval from DOB as explained in Budget Bulletin D-1144. If the full value is withheld, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2028-april-2022-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advances

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-94

… April 2018 DC37 Retroactive Salary Increases: Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in a traineeship (Grade 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-94-april-2016-april-2017-and-april-2018-district-council

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2179

… the lump sum payment for garnishments and federal levies. Tax Information: The Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment is … and income taxes.  Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-service

Caledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department Board of Directors’ oversight of the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through October 16, 2013. … adequate or consistently followed. The Board also failed to adopt the statutorily required code of ethics. The by-laws …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financial

Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan

… Eligibility Regardless of your years of service credit, if you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job … own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death … your designated beneficiary or to your estate. The benefit can only be paid to the following family beneficiaries, in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-death-benefit

Accidental Death Benefit – Career Plan

… Eligibility Regardless of your years of service credit, if you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job … own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death … your designated beneficiary or to your estate. The benefit can only be paid to the following family beneficiaries, in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefit

Accidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits

… Eligibility Regardless of your years of service credit, if you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/accidental-death-benefit

Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing – New Career Plan

… Eligibility Tier 1 Members: You are eligible to retire at age … 3 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to retire with … 6 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit. You are eligible to retire with full benefits at age …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/eligibility-benefit-and-filing

Accidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan

… surviving spouse or in the event of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if … age 23; Finally, where there is no surviving spouse or minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-death-benefit

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the highway superintendent with bonuses totaling $1,200 for services already rendered. Further, the board … as committees, but as one individual making decisions for the entire company without sufficient oversight. Town of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Accidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, an … can only be paid to the following family beneficiaries, in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in the event of his or her death, to minor children until the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefit

Putnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)

… Board should follow. PCIDA officials do not have project approval criteria that is specific to the County, and they … documented cost-benefit analysis for each proposed project prior to its approval taking into consideration factors such as jobs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-management