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Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… General Municipal Law (GML) Section 10 requires the designation of one or more "banks" or "trust companies" … to capital improvements or equipment when the repairs are of a type that does not recur annually or at shorter … and apparatus. The Office of the State Comptroller also has regulations on this subject (2 NYCRR Part 39). Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… on March 23, 2021. “This voter-approved borrowing is for major transportation, education and environmental … authorized by the following bond acts: Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), and Smart Schools (2014). The Series 2021A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1105
… exclusion limit for calendar year 2011 Legal Reference Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, … under an educational assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be … Communication to Affected Employees OSC has prepared a letter explaining the tax rules governing educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1105-educational-assistance-benefitsState Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… one or more medical examinations. The cost of the medical exam will be paid for by the Retirement System. Notice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility If you are unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or mental … disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, your benefit will be the greater of: 1.66 percent of your FAE … (POA) , or a court-appointed guardian who has been granted authority by the court may file. However, employers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362Accounts Payable Advisory No. 43
… Used to be X.3.A.3 X.4 Vendor Records New section to give detail on various items included in vendor records X.4.A Identifying Information New section giving detail about important parts of the “Identifying Information” … X.4 - Used to be X.4.B.1 X.4.B Address New section giving detail about important parts of the address tab of a vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/43-gfo-updates-supplier-prompt-payment-interest-and-moreII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… accrual and accrual. Financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingSecurity and UCS Days Worked Calculator
… then select Calculate . (Repeat this process for any break in service during the fiscal year.) To calculate the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/security-and-ucs-days-worked-calculatorXV.16.C Agency Financial Reporting Package (AFRP) – XV. End of Year
… entity are contacted quarterly through email with login information and reporting guidance. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16c-agency-financial-reporting-package-afrpCUNY Bulletin No. CU-791
… Benefits Program are affected. Effective Dates: Effective in paychecks dated August 22, 2024, for Institution Current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-791-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesConstitutional Debt Limit
… In New York State, there are limits to how much debt a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitOperational Advisory No. 9
… in calendar year 2024 will be escheated according to the following schedule: CHECK TYPE CHECK TYPE DESCRIPTION DATE OF ESCHEATMENT A State Payments Including Vendor & Employee … 4/22/26 W Unclaimed Fund Refunds 4/22/26 B Payroll 4/22/26 For more information regarding the escheatment process see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/9-current-year-escheatmentAccounts Payable Advisory No. 45
… Subject : Alternate “one-time” email address for PO dispatch. Reference : Guide to Financial … purchase order dispatch. Agencies can now enter an email address on a PO if (i) there is a need to email the PO to an email address that is different than the existing default …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/45-electronic-purchase-order-dispatchAccounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… Subject : Updated proper invoice guidance. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policies and procedures regarding a proper … Updated proper invoice guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceVillage of Greenwich - Cash Management (2019M-230)
… were maximized. Had officials invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-cash-management-2019m-230Elmira Heights Central School District - Nonresident Tuition (2019M-120)
… and timely, they did not timely bill for nonresident students placed in the District. Key Recommendation Implement … the timely submission of attendance dates for nonresident students placed at the District to the School Business Executive. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/elmira-heights-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2019m-120Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… accruals. Key Findings District officials generally paid the 33 employees we tested accurately and properly calculated their leave accruals. However, we found one of the five employees that received a retirement incentive … Consult with legal counsel to ensure retirement payments are disbursed in accordance with the CBA. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology Hardware Asset Inventory (2023M-166)
… technology (IT) hardware assets were properly accounted for. Audit Results As of June 30, 2023, Questar BOCES had IT … an original cost of $28.5 million (44,305 items) accounted for in its inventory that were either purchased for a component school district or for use at Questar BOCES. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/01/questar-iii-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-hardwareCandor Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-302)
… 31, 2014. Background The Candor Fire Company is located in Tioga County and provides fire protection and emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/13/candor-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financial-activityWestchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the … College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees and has approximately 13,000 full-time and part-time students. … asset policies and procedures. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations as a result of this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78