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DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with … funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department that she wrote herself extra … individuals to justice. I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsCredit for Previous or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … service may be recredited and your date of membership and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/credit-previous-or-military-serviceSaranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… properly billed and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Key Findings … did not properly bill and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. As of March … districts of origin in a timely manner for all nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Thousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… Board and District officials: Overestimated appropriations by $9.7 million (11.6 percent) between the 2017-18 and … same period), which exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit by $1.4 to $2.1 million. Improperly funded a tax certiorari reserve by $304,641 and did not use a debt reserve, with a balance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201Campbell-Savona Central School District -- Budget Review (B2-14-11)
… budget to a reasonable amount. Use unexpended surplus funds in excess of the 4 percent limit to benefit taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-14-11Rochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… period July 1, 2014 through June 9, 2016. Background The Rochester Land Bank Corporation is a not-for-profit … development projects or redevelopment plans in the City of Rochester. The Land Bank, which is governed by a seven-member … entered into a written agreement with the not-for-profit Rochester Housing Development Fund Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceEast Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009, to February 1, 2013. Background … comprised of nine elected members. Budgeted expenditures for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 were $199 million … will experience a deficit fund balance of $8.2 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which is $800,000 more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Ithaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… 1, 2015 through January 10, 2017. Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca, eight towns in Tompkins County and two towns … Ithaca City School District Transportation State Aid and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationTrumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… the Town of Covert in Seneca County; and the Town of Hector in Schuyler County. The District, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… violate the acceptable use policy because the District’s web filtering software is not configured to block access. Key … accordingly. Monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Taxation and Finance: Oversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program (2017-S-26) The New … production by limiting the property tax assessment of the land to its prescribed per-acre Agricultural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… in FY 2018 (the fastest in three years), boosted by a near doubling of capital gains and the strength of the city’s … plan to improve subway performance. City budget officials now project budget gaps of $3.2 billion in FY 2020, $2.9 … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… The authority’s most immediate challenge is funding its next capital program without putting the financial burden on … York State. The MTA expects federal funding to continue at current levels for the next five years, although federal authorization for transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-591
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the June 2017 Uniform Allowance Payment. … Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In … Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least 100 working days from December 1 to May 31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-591-cuny-june-2017-uniform-allowance-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-398
… code of Pay Rate Chg/CRT (Pay Rate Change/Change Rate) on the Job Action Request page, using the effective date of … request must be made for each subsequent row that exists on the employee’s Job Data page. Any Maintenance Worker hired … be paid the new salary rates. Any Maintenance Worker hired on or after April 28, 2006 will be paid a suppressed salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-398-retroactive-rate-increases-maintenance-workers-cunyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-261
… Employees CUNY Professional Staff Congress employees in certain titles Background Pursuant to the agreement … apply Increments to annual salaried employees in grade 980 who are Active or on a Paid Leave of Absence … (Correct Increment Code). Specialized Title Listing In mid-June, a list of employees in the specialized title of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-261-cuny-increment-payments-effective-july-1-2006CUNY Bulletin No. CU-301
… Pursuant to the agreement between the City University of New York and the Professional Staff Congress/CUNY, NYS … of Pay Rate Chg/INC (Increment). This row will reflect the new incremented salary. Transactions processed automatically … Rate Chg/INC effective 7/1/07. Agencies must request the new incremented salary and enter the Increment Code of 0003 . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-301-cuny-increment-payments-effective-july-1-2007Opinion 98-24
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-i: A fire district which, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §209-i(1-a), accepts the services … for Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law benefits accruing to the volunteer firefighter if injured during the time such … services are accepted by the commanding officer of the assisted fire company or department under that section is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24State Agencies Bulletin No. 1960
… Background Taxable Travel Reimbursements Excess Personal Car Mileage (PCM) Reimbursements Excess Per Diem Payments … Federal per diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIII, Section … Meal Allowances, and One-Year Rule can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIII, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1960-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1892
… Contribution Limits on Pension/Retirement Plans 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation The annual limit has remained the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1892-summary-tax-related-changes-2021