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Town of Schroeppel - Financial Records and Reports (2019M-187)
… finances. Key Findings The Comptroller did not perform bank reconciliations to ensure cash activity was properly … records. Due to deficiencies in the records, the Annual Update Documents (AUDs), which are the Annual Financial Reports, were not filed on a timely basis. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-schroeppel-financial-records-and-reports-2019m-187Kent Fire District No. 1 - Financial Operations (2019M-37)
… Also, appropriations were overestimated and transfers to reserves were not budgeted. The Board was unable to provide documentation of four required permissive … realistic estimates of appropriations. Ensure transfers to reserves are included in the budget and that reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/07/03/kent-fire-district-no-1-financial-operations-2019m-37St. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… unrestricted fund balance that was not substantiated by planned uses in any fund balance policy or multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Niagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… on three computers. PPSI was not classified and monitored to ensure protection from unauthorized access. In addition, … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to School officials. Key Recommendations Provide IT cybersecurity awareness training to employees who use IT assets and periodically monitor their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172Ausable Valley Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-190)
… and audited and approved before payment. Key Findings Signed checks were printed before the claims auditor audited … and approved. Audit and approve claims before payment in accordance with New York State Education Law, Section 1724 … on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-190Elba Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-96)
… averaging $950,000. As a result, it did not use all of the appropriated fund balance. Taxpayers might have … if the Board had used overfunded reserves to pay $860,000 of related expenditures rather than appropriations. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/elba-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-96State Agencies Bulletin No. 1620
… The maximum amount of overtime that can be included in the final average salary of a Tier 6 member of the New … overtime earnings limit of $16,406 for calendar year 2018 in accordance with ERS publications. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1620-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2018-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-92
… new deduction code to be used for voluntary participation in a supplementary insurance benefit program administered by Aflac New York. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 represented by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-92-new-deduction-code-532-nyspia-voluntary-supplemental-insurance-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-751
… (deduction code 486) rates as follows: Title Title Code Old Rate New Rate Supervisor of Electrician 9791769 $28.36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-751-international-brotherhood-electrical-workers-ibew-local-3Accidental Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… escalation. ) The benefit is paid to your beneficiaries, in this order: To your surviving spouse, provided he or she has not renounced survivorship rights in a separation agreement, until death or remarriage;* To … benefit will be divided equally among the beneficiaries in any one category if you have more than one child, parent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-death-benefitDivorce – State University Police Plan
… Retirement System offers an easy-to-complete online DRO template . The template is not required, but because the review process is simplified for submissions using the DRO template, we can complete our review faster if you use it. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/divorceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , and the Piseco Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … alternate work schedules to reduce the need for overtime. In addition, officials did not provide the payroll clerk with … 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/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages … approximately 1,200 fire officials across the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsOpinion 89-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Eligibility … The qualifications for holding a town office are contained in Public Officers Law, §3 and Town Law, §23. Public Officers … Law, §3 and Town Law, §23, a person must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify to serve as a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… for ensuring that the right IT internal controls are in place and performing as intended. This can be a … of cybersecurity threats and the fact that IT is integral in nearly all aspects of local government and school … operations, we limited the number of questions. In many cases, there are more questions you could and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employee. The maximum allowances for travel are updated in SFS each year to coincide with CONUS rate changes. These … and November 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated … outside the continental United States will only be updated in SFS annually, it is the Business Unit’s responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… of the State of New York on March 16, 2021, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 11, 2021. The bonds will be dated … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for bids or purchased through state or county contracts. In addition, purchases totaling $45,283 lacked adequate … Some county service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Operational Advisory No. 2
… be approved by the end of the Fiscal Year, will be deleted in accordance with the schedule provided in the Fiscal Year End guidance. For more information, see … lapsed, will be deleted according to the schedule provided in the Lapsing guidance. For more information see the GFO , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlinesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… (Dowling) is an independent, coeducational college located in Suffolk County. Founded in 1955, Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through Dowling’s four schools: Arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-college