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About Offering a Retirement Plan – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-offering-retirement-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for … to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to protecting reserve funds, … “I remain concerned about the state’s debt burden, one of the highest in the nation and which continues to grow. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW It is the State agency's responsibility to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals … be obtained timely. Sufficient time must be incorporated to allow for review of contract transactions submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). RISKS IN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsXI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay … Although agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts whenever feasible, they should not be used as a … evaluate proposals/bids. To encourage additional early pay discounts throughout a contract term, contracts should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some cases, the federal government … Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program or an organizational unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsNorth Shore Public Library – Financial Condition (2013M-344)
… July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The North Shore Public Library is located in the Towns of Riverhead and … North Shore Public Library Financial Condition 2013M344 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/28/north-shore-public-library-financial-condition-2013m-344Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… and examine IT controls over the Authority’s electronic data and computer resources for the period April 1, 2013 through July 25, 2016. Background The Tonawanda Housing Authority is … least two malware infections. The Authority’s electronic data processing policy fails to address several key IT areas, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyThurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… in accordance with its bylaws which stipulate that a Board composed of seven elected members is responsible for … in January 2015 or 2016. The credit card policy lacks a requirement for receipts and procedures for monitoring … make disbursements unless they are certified by at least two members of the finance committee and have adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429XIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… payment, (ii) been paid in error, (iii) received an amount greater than they were entitled to, or (iv) spent more … SFS or submit a personal check to the Agency to refund the amount. Agencies must monitor refunds owed to the State by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overviewHigh Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… States Environmental Protection Agency as a superfund site because the area was determined to have polluted ground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Town of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Lisbon is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … fund, $66,088 for the sewer fund, and $37,879 for the library fund. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy … five-year period. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Village of Penn Yan – Water Operations (2013M-104)
… 1, 2010, to October 11, 2012. Background The Village of Penn Yan is located in Yates County, and has a population of … Village of Penn Yan Water Operations 2013M104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-penn-yan-water-operations-2013m-104Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… five years totaling approximately $120,500, of which $50,064 was Federal and State aid for the reimbursement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… money. Ensure that the Treasurer’s activities are properly segregated, and where this is not feasible, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each of the two previous years, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … under the cap,” DiNapoli said. “Local governments will have to examine their budgets more closely to control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentNanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… and membership did not review bank statement activity. No one ensured that cash receipts were properly recorded or that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… policies and procedures over processing payroll and leave time accruals. The Secretary and the building … worker earned and used 174.50 hours of vacation and sick leave, when there was no Board approval authorizing these … Recommendations Adopt comprehensive payroll processing and leave time accrual policies and procedures that incorporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges and includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 to August 22, 2013. Background … the last five completed fiscal years were not budgeted for and the associated means of financing were not … on the highway garage that the Board also did not budget for. We reviewed budgets for the last five completed fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0