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State Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code … (BDA) through the new automated process as indicated in the Budget Bulletin. Upon approval by DOB, NYSTEP will … OSC will not have access to view a BDA prior to approval in NYSTEP. OSC has created the new Reason Code BDA to be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… their primary residences.To receive the PTF Credit for tax year 2015, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax … is standardized, complete, and accurate. For the 2016 tax year, use relevant Department data to ensure only eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and … gift cards can help you avoid fees." Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types of retail cards sold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonOperational Advisory No. 29
… Subject : GFO Updates - Reissuing or Cancelling Refund, Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Checks Guidance : The Office … has updated the policies and procedures regarding refund, vendor, employee expense, and SSP checks that are returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-vendor-employee-expense-or-sspTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of Cherry Valley … can properly evaluate the impact of the health center on the Town’s financial condition. The Board should assess … long-term plans to ensure the health center functions in the best interest of the Town’s residents. … The objective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… fire protection services for the Town of Southport, in Chemung County. The Department is governed by its officers … to approval and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesRensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… population of approximately 160,000 residents and includes two cities, 14 towns and six villages. The County is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… a bond resolution before issuing a bond anticipation note (BAN). The Town issued a short-term BAN for $815,000 to fund a waterline project, 97 percent of which was not needed, and could have avoided incurring issuance costs of $8,150 and interest costs of $15,077 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … 2012. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Hewlett Bay Fire District
… 2014. Background The Hewlett Bay Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, covers approximately 4.5 square miles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtOrchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… fund balance that was not used. Also, the balances in three reserves were excessive. Despite budgetary surpluses … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Orchard Park Central School District Financial Management and Payroll 2018M89 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… during the 12 months prior to death. For payments made on or after January 1, 2001, the salary used to compute the … not be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… credit for your previous public employment as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, … will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be more … benefit, you must request this credit while you are on the payroll of a participating employer. If you receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… System. To receive this credit, you must earn at least two years of credited service as a Retirement System member. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… – Town Clerk (Allegany County) Auditors reviewed 184 tax payments totaling $237,500 and found they were recorded … but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard – Fund Balance Management … board’s management of fund balance was not effective. As a result, general and highway fund balances increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… C. Povero and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole thousands of … credit cards and stole checks to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. "Ms. … one to three years of incarceration. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kMargaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the Department’s … District (District) and provides fire protection services to the District. The Department’s officers include a … which should provide policies and procedures relating to control of the Department’s cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsPennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which … proper purposes because it did not include key controls in the bylaws. The Treasurer did not maintain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015m