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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2247

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2024 pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 TRS members. Affected Employees: Tier 6 members of TRS Plan Type 86 are affected. Background: The OT limit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2247-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-plan-year-2024-employees

Evans-Brant Central School District – Travel Expenditures and Reimbursements (2014M-194)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/evans-brant-central-school-district-travel-expenditures-and

Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … application of her signature on checks or compare checks to the warrant prior to issuance. Key Recommendation Discontinue the practice of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129

Maximum Number of Reportable Days – Enhanced Reporting

… a maximum of 20 working days. When there are five weeks in a monthly report, 25 days would then be the maximum … two-week period. When there are two biweekly payrolls paid in the month, report a maximum of 20 days worked. When there …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/maximum-number-reportable-days

2021 Financial Condition Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… The impact of the economic shutdown on the State’s financial plan was sudden and dramatic; ultimately, historic … stabilized the State’s financial footing. This Financial Condition Report can help New Yorkers better understand the impacts of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-109

… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Union Dues (Code 224) based on the annual salary amounts … above exclude additional salary factors. Dues amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-109-district-council-37-local-1359-dues-increase

Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)

… payments. Key Findings The Town overpaid $134,658 in payroll, leave and health insurance payments. The health insurance overpayments identified included $19,400 for ineligible individuals. Direct supervisors did not always … over payroll to ensure paycheck amounts are accurate and for documented hours. Review all individuals on health …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31

Town of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)

… adequate policies and implement sufficient procedures to account for the Town’s fuel inventory. Monitor fuel use, … pumps are maintained in proper working order and access to pumps is monitored. Maintain fuel inventory records that … comparing gallons pumped, gallons delivered to stick-measured readings and investigate and resolve …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1792

… 6 members of ERS Plan Type 7Y are affected. Background In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the OT … year. The amount of the increase is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the one year period ending …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1792-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-ot-limit-calendar-year-2020

Town of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)

… system, as the rental agent does not provide copies of rental contracts to the recreation department office. Key … that sheets are completed accurately. Provide copies of rental contracts to the recreation department office to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79

Crown Point Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-100)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established effective … controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background The Crown Point Central … District officials implemented specific procedures to ensure that individuals reported and paid on the payrolls …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/crown-point-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m

Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (2020M-57)

… itemized supporting documentation. Ensure payments occur in a timely fashion to avoid incurring late fees and interest … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether credit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/10/cortlandville-fire-district-credit-cards-2020m-57

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1841

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit of Tier 6 TRS members for school year 2020/21 is $17,067.00. … Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of TRS Plan Type 7X are affected. Background In accordance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1841-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-school-year-202021

City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)

… properly managed. Officials did not establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. … have service level agreements (SLAs) with its IT vendors. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … unneeded accounts in a timely manner. Establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173

Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)

… to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In addition, we communicated sensitive IT control weaknesses … Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures for safeguarding IT resources. Implement strong access … to address the Town’s specific needs and expectations for IT services. Town officials generally agreed with our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33

Town of Erin– Inappropriate Highway Purchases (2014M-16)

… September 10, 2013. Background The Town of Erin is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately … Department operations. Seek reimbursement for the $68,501 in improper purchases made by the Highway Superintendent … …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/11/town-erin-inappropriate-highway-purchases-2014m-16

Maximum Reportable Days – Legacy Reporting

… be credited with a maximum of five working days per week. For monthly reports consisting of four weekly payments, you … a maximum of 20 working days. When there are five weeks in a monthly report, 25 days would then be the maximum … a maximum of 22 days per month when the month has 31 days. For all other months, the maximum amount reportable is 21 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/maximum-reportable-days

Troy City School District – Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2020M-167)

… District of Troy (District) accurately calculated payments for unused leave accruals. Audit Results During the audit … period, the District paid 51 employees a total of $477,000 for their unused leave accruals. We reviewed payments … officials identified unused sick leave reporting errors for District retirees. These errors were reported in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/troy-city-school-district-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2020m-167