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Glossary – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… Board (GASB) website . Deferred Inflows An acquisition of net assets by the government, which is applicable to a … similar to liabilities. Deferred Outflows A consumption of net assets by the government, which is applicable to a … which reflects (1) the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments to the extent (a) this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/glossaryMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… 31, 2017. Background Malnutrition can result from the general deterioration of an individual’s health, inadequate treatment or neglect, or from the … contained a severe malnutrition diagnosis that the medical records did not appear to support. We found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over … 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of … with the Law. City officials did not adopt a comprehensive IT security plan, disaster recovery plan and breach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… expenditures by a total of more than $15 million for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. The district also … School officials did not obtain the required quotes for six vendors paid $112,611. Although the invoices examined were for appropriate school purposes, when officials do not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1612
… of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2017. Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code … Time Entry using the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1612-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2017CUNY Bulletin No. CU-310
… To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2007 calendar year. Affected Employees Employees who … will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2007 calendar year. Listed below are the union, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-310-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The district’s … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from … an investment policy and code of ethics. Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s services, take out the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Audit the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mStory Place Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) … June 30, 2014. Background Story Place is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Castleton, … from birth to five years of age. Story Place is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1165
… to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of the Budget Bulletin B-1200 issued May 11, … a plan has been established to reduce the compensation of and provide additional leave time to any employee within the purview of the agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1165-2011-2012-days-worked-adjustment-bargaining-unit-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… to federal tax withholding Background In December of 2017, new legislation (TCJA) was passed changing many areas of the … of withholding. Employees will need the previous year’s personal income tax return in order to maximize the benefit … Changes to the Form W-4 can be made on New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) . Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… determine if host community fees were properly disbursed for the period July 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … corporations or individuals within or outside the County, for the purpose of receiving, treating and disposing of solid … the County Legislature. Budgeted operating appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year were approximately $6.1 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-and20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… a member or officer of the New York State Police; Service in the U.S. military, as specified by law; or Other prior … service on the last day of the month following the month in which you turn 65. If you are over age 65 when your … service, plus 1.66 percent of your FAE per year of service in other allowable government titles. The maximum benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … bargaining agreements. Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (Cortland County) Although the district's … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the board did not ensure that the policies and procedures in the charter and bylaws were followed and at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing processes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0City of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s cash receipt collection process … were significant information technology weaknesses due to the use of shared usernames and passwords at the window terminals as well as the ability to overwrite transactions within the financial accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… student treasurers include, collect and remit sales tax on applicable sales; and ensure that central treasurers file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Opinion 91-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Law, §209-c provides that the authorities having control of fire departments and fire companies may organize fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22