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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… realized revenues totaling $9,011, from 50% reimbursement of eligible costs. Mineola Union Free School District – … were levied than were needed to fund operations. A pattern of over budgeting developed because the board did not adjust … overestimated from 2016-17 through 2019-20 by a total of $20.7 million. Over the four-year audit period, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… that reported the funds. See Required Documentation for examples of accepted proof of ownership. How to Prove … If there is a court-appointed representative for the estate, they may submit a claim by providing a copy … – Heir If there is no court-appointed representative for the estate, the closest living family member may submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesOpinion 89-5
… issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS -- Notice of Pendency (filing fee when affecting more than one … A county clerk may not charge additional fees for filing a notice of pendency if the notice affects more than one parcel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5DiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… current year estimated payments for the 2017 tax year have declined $87.7 million, or 1.6 percent, from the same … million, more than last year. However, the growth rate is lower than the current projected annual increase of 5.2 … or 8.2 percent, from the same period in SFY 2016-17. This is largely due to collections from audits, primarily from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) … was not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 65 total individuals auditors tested (59 selected … and all six elected officials), 14 employees, or 24% of employees tested, and five elected officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… deposited in a timely manner. Auditors determined deposits of 113 collections totaling $914,291 (99 percent of total collections remitted to the business office) were … to checks without overseeing the check signing process. Of the 364 checks reviewed, 353 checks totaling $6.7 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, lodging, registration fees and tuition fees … conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school district. A conference also includes any convention or conference of firefighters or officers, if believed to be of benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – New Career Plan
… ages 55 and 62. 1 Regardless of tier, if you work for an employer that offers a special plan (that allows retirement … annuity purchased by those contributions and the interest earned. The contributions required of Tier 5 and 6 members … The Maximum Benefit For Tier 1 members, the maximum pension portion of your retirement benefit is 75 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/eligibility-benefit-and-filingContact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… and Professional Standards - (518) 474-5404 Questions on audits, scheduled or in-progress, questions on auditing and accounting standards, … Regional Office 295 Main Street, Suite 1032, Buffalo, New York 14203-2510 Tel 716.847.3647 • Fax 716.847.3643 • …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilitySavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… Residents can take advantage of two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings … the Direct Plan component of the college savings program with the New York State Higher Education Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsProcurement; Technical Cleanup Proposal
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Vetoed on December 11, 2015 – Veto Memo 303 – A.7513-B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/procurement-technical-cleanup-proposalOpinion 96-3
… the firm of which the trustee is the primary stockholder, to provide environmental review and planning services, if the … of the cost of the review and planning is charged as a fee to applicants appearing before the village board. General … article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions relative to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City’s economy is strong today and shows no signs of slowing,” said DiNapoli. “The city deserves credit for … its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 billion in FY 2017 and $1.9 billion in FY 2018, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthIRS Pension Limitation – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… $345,000 from April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025. The amount is set by federal law and is periodically adjusted for inflation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/irs-pension-limitationIRS Pension Limitation – State Police Plan
… $290,000 from April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022. The amount is set by federal law and is periodically adjusted for inflation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/irs-pension-limitationTravel Advisory No. 9
… XIII.6 – Potential Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Guidance : The Office of the State … XIII.6 – Potential Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesStandardizing Overtime Reporting
… Program Legislative Session 2017-2018: Signed into law on October 23, 2017 as Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2017 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/standardizing-overtime-reportingState Agencies Bulletin No. 899
… Payroll Bulletin Nos. 898 and 899 regarding the payment of Management Confidential (M/C) April 1, 2009 Raises, … rescinded pursuant to the recent directive by the Division of the Budget to withhold these payments. OSC will issue further clarification on the future salary treatment of M/C employees, as more information becomes available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/899-april-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsState Agencies Bulletin No. 898
… April 1 2009 Salary and Longevity Increases for Employees Designated Management Confidential MC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/898-april-1-2009-salary-and-longevity-increases-employees-designatedXII.10 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… Units with guidance on special circumstances related to expenditures, such as: Lapsing and year-end procedures for payment processing Business Continuity Plan – Critical … Reporting the theft, loss or misuse of State assets Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/30/2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii10-overview