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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1717
… mailing address, as shown on the Modify a Person page in PayServ Also, checks exchanged to next-of-kin or the … address is up to date on the Modify a Person page in PayServ. Verify status of check exchange and reversals … mailing address located on the Modify a Person page in PayServ or to the next of kin’s address as indicated on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1717-new-york-state-salary-exchange-and-reversal-checks-be-mailed-directlyEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… Key Findings District officials improperly made gifts and non-interest bearing loans of public moneys to … legal advisor about seeking reimbursement of previous gifts and loans made with public moneys. Take steps, as may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over the collection and disbursement of all moneys for which the Department is responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… for 2013 are $202 million, which include general fund appropriations of $155 million. Key Findings County … Develop and adopt IT policies that address acceptable computer use, remote access, and disaster recovery and … develop procedures which require that access rights for computer users be based upon current duties or employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68State Agencies Bulletin No. 990
… State fiscal years. Incentive payment amount for training in State fiscal year 2009-10 is $200.00 To be eligible for … Incentive Program payment is pensionable and included in the calculation of overtime. Agency Actions When … Program payment is taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross wages and is subject to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/990-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… all of which is new money. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $4.29 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… February 28, 2013. Background Schuyler County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State and has a … $233,840 for providing law enforcement services to WGI in connection with events at the racetrack. In these cases, the County improperly pays these individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208SUNY Bulletin No. SU-188
… Actions Agencies must report the value of the housing in Time Entry using earn code HAS and enter the following … the employees’ taxable gross for tax withholding purposes in the period the allowance is entered. The total housing amount reported for the year will appear in Box 14 of the employee’s Form W-2 under code FRB . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-188-new-earnings-code-employer-provided-housingAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) was established in 1973 and is governed by a Board of Directors which … of Aging and Veterans Affairs. There is no authority in General Municipal Law for an IDA to construct a building … the County and IDA. Ensure that there is a reliable plan in place to generate revenues for repayment of the bonds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… law and constitutional principles. Immigrants constitute 16% of the labor force, are more likely to be working, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… government officials’ use of municipal resources resulted in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire … at least once a year, or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or building layout. The … Review and approve all fire plans and evacuation plans in accordance with the Fire Code. Keep documented evidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, … by management and ESDC officials. Key Recommendations How does the use of M/WBE firms as brokers for transactions … brokers be required to add value to a transaction and how could that value be quantified or measured? Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesOpinion 89-43
… opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district … the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… under 65 with certain disabilities. Individuals enrolled in both programs are commonly referred to as "dual eligible." In general, for dual eligible individuals, Medicare is the … Medicare crossover claims. Review the $16.4 million in potential Medicaid overpayments and recover where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… and Finance (Department) were appropriate and processed in accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF … qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. To receive the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its rights to approve reserves by a vote. The board also did not … they sought competition or properly used a valid exception to the competitive bidding requirements. Upper Jay Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… which comprises 10 members who represent property owners in the DIBID, five members who represent commercial tenants, … members, one County member, and four non-voting members. In 2011, the DIBID received $347,875 from special assessments … $176,901 from promotional events, and received $91,000 in government funding, for a total of $615,776 of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… expenditures to unique vendors. The VMU will work with the New York State Business Unit to approve and establish a Special Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is … Ensure that all Village employees who are involved in the procurement process are aware of and comply with the … gain access. Locate physical components of the IT system in an adequately ventilated or climate-controlled area that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301