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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… fuel contract could have saved the town about $3,000 on these purchases. Additionally, the board improperly … not report directly to the board, did not note exceptions on the warrant and did not include all exceptions on her monthly reports. Town of Pendleton – Capital Projects …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1

NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs

… called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with … and county government employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to individuals with disabilities … long-term care can put a financial strain on families. The NY ABLE program provides families and individuals with a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costs

Social Media Use Policy

… contact us at [email protected] . April 9, 2025 Policy updates will be posted as needed. … The opinions …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policy

Cost-of-Living Adjustment

…     A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to your pension to help … Once you are eligible , you automatically receive a COLA increase each September.   How COLA is Determined In accordance with State law, the annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustment

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2361

… Purpose:  The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that OSC will be … deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a Check Exchange, or who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background: The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2361-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returns

Town of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)

… can properly evaluate the impact of the health center on the Town’s financial condition. The Board should assess …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-352

… who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing submitted by the CUNY University Benefits … January 15, 2009 Background The Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-352-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1374

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency payroll staff with OSC’s current Deduction Priority Schedule. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1374-deduction-priority-schedule-updated

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-393

… Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing submitted by the CUNY … The Earn Code HBB and the amount paid will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description “HB Buyout” and the payment amount will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-393-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle

City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)

… was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the period April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … The Council has not established sufficient policies for pursuing collection of parking violations after a … violation is more than 10 days past due or set a benchmark for collection rates. Officials have not effectively …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-332

… Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing submitted by the CUNY … The Earn Code HBB and the amount paid will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description “HB Buyout” and the payment amount will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-332-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits

… plans. Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Delaware County) Cash receipt and disbursement duties were not adequately … controls were not implemented. The treasurer performed all cash receipt duties and cash disbursement duties. Fundraising …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-audits

Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K

… betrayed her neighbors and exploited her fire company for nearly two years," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my auditors …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24k

Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)

… Background The Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is affiliated with the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements

Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)

… controls over the Association’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, … governed by a five-member Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $192,000. Key Findings The Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015m

Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)

… and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … from multiple vendors. Ensure that purchases are made in accordance with statute and the District’s procurement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9

Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)

… 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210

Hewlett 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-district

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1192

… Purpose To request verification of the agency addressthat will be … address is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-tax

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1095

… the agency address that will be used on employee Form W-2 for 2011. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as … prior to November 30, 2011 . There is a 30 character limit for agency name field. Please ensure that any changes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1095-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-tax