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DiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… the Governor signing legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. Proposed by DiNapoli’s office, the measure … and organizations to submit a claim for abandoned property of $250 or less that can be validated. The legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-569
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for after-tax (ROTH) contributions to … Actions OSC will create deduction code 400 (CUNY 403 ROTH) in PayServ. Agency update will be available for this … Deductions Panel after verifying the employee’s enrollment is complete. Main Menu>Payroll of North America>Employee Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-569-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-cunyAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to reflect new … a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide to … preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… the oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to February 4, 2013. … general fund budget totaled approximately $744,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does have … of State Comptroller. The Board does authorize each claim for payment and indicates their approval by affixing their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… Objective Determine whether the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board provided adequate oversight of financial … (bylaws) were followed. As a result, neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was recorded … Determine whether the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company Inc Company Board provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Crown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per … Education Department (SED) regulations. Only instructional staff were required to complete mental health training. Three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newHerkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… Key Recommendations Ensure project application information is supported by adequate documentation and complete CBAs … action. Appendix D includes our comment on an issue raised in HCIDA’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectPittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through August 10, 2016. Background The Pittsfield … provides fire protection for the Town of Pittsfield in Otsego County. The Department has approximately 20 volunteer members and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Directors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… approximately $1 million during our audit period because of the Board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91State Agencies Bulletin No. 693
… Purpose To notify agencies that the return address on all Direct Deposit Advice statements no longer … will be the Office of the State Comptroller name and address. The return address will be the employee’s agency name and payroll office … To notify agencies that the return address on all Direct Deposit Advice statements no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statementsRefunds – Divorce and Your Benefits
… member contributions . If there is a DRO on file, NYSLRS’ Matrimonial Unit will determine whether the entire refund can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/refundsFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… leave accrual balances were accurate, not all leave taken is properly supported or approved. Records for 10 of 41 … all leave requests are properly approved before the leave is used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264Opinion 91-22
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Capital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… A robust, efficiently managed capital investment program can … accounted for 56 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2021-22, up from 49.4 percent five years earlier. The increase is largely related to spending for the Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalAccounts Payable Advisory No. 32
… Subject: Template for 1099 reporting SFS payments using a Single Payment Vendor ID and for non-SFS payments Guidance: … the IRS for reportable payments to vendors: (i) that use a single payment vendor ID; (ii) require certain information to … Template for 1099 reporting SFS payments using a Single Payment Vendor ID and for nonSFS payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/32-1099-reporting-single-payments-non-sfs-paymentsCitizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… Company’s internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 16, 2014. … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services for the Village of Shortsville (Village) and Towns of … and Farmington in Ontario County. The Company is a not-for-profit organization that operates an ambulance service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operationsRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… oversight of financial operations and long-term planning is not adequately performed, the Board and District officials … Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … 176-e which required them to complete fiscal training in a timely manner, and while not required, the Treasurer had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union … information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Use of Vendor-Supported Technology
… Objective To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) was … responsible for public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including operation of the Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… v. AFSCME, Agency Shop Fee deductions must be discontinued for all affected State employees. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1660-agency-shop-fees