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DiNapoli 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-costsArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… which were funded primarily with State aid and real property taxes. Key Finding The Board had not adopted … officials do not periodically review leave accrual records. Key Recommendation Establish comprehensive payroll … procedures that incorporate the duties to be completed and records to be maintained for processing payrolls and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051State Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Background The Authority provides transportation services in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. The … confidence and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card transactions totaling more than $900,000 in revenue. Key Findings We reviewed select operational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsOpinion 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-89-46State Agencies Bulletin No. 1371
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87 and 97 … These amounts should be adjusted accordingly when a change in job status results in a salary decrease. Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1371-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-and-agencyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1188
… with Peace Officer status under Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law who meet the … member with Peace Officer status under Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law; Assigned to carry a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1188-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Yorktown Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the source, date, amount and purpose of collections. In addition, the board did not appoint a faculty auditor to … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… employees are paid the prevailing wage by reviewing certified payrolls, which are required by the contract to be … total of at least $123,224. Shorefront submitted incorrect certified payrolls to OMH, showing it was paying the … Enforce the requirement that contractors submit certified payrolls and ensure that they are accurate. Work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 1075
… State Fiscal Years. Incentive payment amount for training in State fiscal year 2010-11 is $250.00. 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/1075-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1221
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87 and 97 … These amounts should be adjusted accordingly when a change in job status results in a salary decrease. Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1221-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-and-agencyAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… is a private postsecondary educational intuition located in Queens County. Plaza offers certificate and degree programs in business, technology, and allied health. Plaza serves … these disallowances result from Plaza students enrolling in courses not required for their programs of study. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2024-25 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5Introduction 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-governanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2162
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2162-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2023Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $134 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a … of deficient bridges is generally higher for the years in which assessments took place). We examined all 48 flags …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… Family Leave program. Affected Employees All employees in the below bargaining units will be affected. NY Barg U … on March 24, 2022. Eligibility Criteria All the employees in the above bargaining units (TC, U2, U6, TQ, U5) are … on the State Tax Data page to ‘Subject’ for all employees in the above bargaining units. The FLI Status will be set to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Stillwater Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … expenditures by a total of $23.7 million, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. After adding … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… for 2021. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021College at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… period July 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. As a result of our … we examined the travel expenses for one College at Buffalo (College) employee whose expenses were amongst the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expenses