Search
Opinion 92-3
… contracts with the town if the loan is determined to be a direct or indirect pecuniary benefit accruing to the chairman as a result of the contracts. To avoid the appearance of impropriety, the chairman should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… and engineering services for East Bathhouse at Jones Beach in Nassau County. $3 million with Liro Program & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… Act and sales tax revenue growth. Sales tax collections have leveled off in recent months and federal dollars are … we bettered our footing. Today we can proudly say we have improved our bond rating, lowered taxes and bolstered … ago, none of the reporting counties were designated in any fiscal stress category in fiscal year 2022. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataState Police Bulletin No. SP-216
… Fields on this report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Earn Code, Grade, Salary Plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-216-april-2021-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-pay-expandedAnnual Financial Report
… AFR Changes Contact Us Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Notes to Financials Template [docx] Interactive User Manual User … to CFOs [pdf] The videos listed below contain tutorials on how to navigate and complete the Annual Financial Report. For … Length This tutorial provides a demonstration of how to navigate through all sections of the AFR. 8:23 Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the audit period. A review determined BOCES officials may have been able to reduce overtime by up to $28,337, or almost … through Saturday work week. Therefore, this overtime may have been avoided if some employees worked Tuesday through … the board or other town officials were able to provide any additional written documentation to support the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… in future budget preparations. However, district officials have not prepared a formal analysis of reserve funds based on … of the reserves – unemployment insurance and liability – have balances that are excessive or unnecessary based on the … has developed a purchasing policy and BOCES officials have developed corresponding regulations, they do not require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2062
… Eligibility Criteria: Employees in BU61 and BU91 who have overtime earnings on or after 03/28/2019 (Institution) … paid at the 2.5 rate when calculating and submitting any payments using override Earnings Codes such as OTT and … to the Social Security Administration (SSA). As PayServ does not include this information, OSC will be mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2062-changes-calculation-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-eligible-employeesDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… 1.2 million customers statewide, with $1.8 billion owed to utility companies across the State. A preponderance of … York State Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year 2022-23 to provide relief on these liabilities. More recently, the … considered, those with the largest customer bases also have the highest number of customers in arrears. Among these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateHomeownership Rates in New York
… Mac”) finds higher shares of appraisals below the contract price in majority-Black and -Hispanic neighborhoods relative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkTown of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town … if they serviced the water meters. Water rents were not billed to some District users. Key Recommendations Continue working with engineers to resolve remaining water meter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… not always comply with the District’s Internet use policy. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … access to ensure District users cannot control all phases of a transaction. Review and adjust the web filtering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… through November 30, 2014. Background The Central Valley School District is located in the Towns of Columbia, … claims prior to checks being issued. … Central Valley School District Claims Audit 2015M129 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129Accounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… up on invoice number within their systems. Agencies may have difficulty identifying overpayment of a single invoice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherUrban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… School is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by the Board of Trustees, which comprises 10 members. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Vendor File Advisory No. 2
… information in the Statewide Vendor File Reference: Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X Section 3 - Vendor Registration or access SFS Secure to find job aids Consistent Formatting: In order to ensure consistency of vendor information and allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… , Greene , Lisle , Meredith , and Springfield . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether town assessors were … Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different criteria, including the use to which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . 1 Once you have ten or more years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipLimestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… $38,000 in unsupported disbursements that may not have been for appropriate Company purposes. The Board did not … or the total net proceeds the Company Treasurer should have received. Key Recommendations Monitor the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15