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Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… Once you have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. This means you have … collect a vested retirement benefit at age 63. The amount of your vested benefit is based on your service, age at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/becoming-eligible-benefitLeaves of Absence – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Workers’ Compensation Tier 1 members will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/leaves-absenceLake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during the audit period totaling nearly … evidence to document competition was sought based on established requirements. Ensure adequate procedures are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167LaFayette Central School District - Fixed Assets (2018M-073)
… Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly. Key Findings The District did not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed assets. Eighteen fixed … for maintaining fixed assets. Ensure all fixed assets with a value that exceeds the established threshold have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/lafayette-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2018m-073Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should ensure: Accurate … The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of Transportation and Business Manager should ensure fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Town of Charlton – Procurement (2022M-5)
… Town of Charlton (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Town officials: Made 17 … Key Recommendations Follow the Town’s procurement policy when making purchases. Adequately document actions taken when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/17/town-charlton-procurement-2022m-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Tunnels: Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15) An … that the MTA did not maximize toll collection because license plate images could not always be processed, resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… Fuel, headquartered in Wappingers Falls, provides heating oil to customers throughout Hudson Valley. From 2004 to 2016, … customer overpayments and duplicative payments for heating oil. Bottini Fuel did not inform customers that they had … prosecution was handled by Assistant Attorney General Hugh L. McLean of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately … crime, and sexual exploitation. OCFS oversees a system of supports designed to meet the needs of runaway and homeless youth (RHY), including residential … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS is adequately overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthOversight of Language Access Services
… + Hospitals Corporation is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, complying … and local laws, and providing sufficient oversight of Language Access Services. The audit covered the period … New York City (NYC) Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969, is the nation’s largest municipal public health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-servicesNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… we reviewed were timely and, with the exception of the payroll account, accurate. The District’s book balance for the payroll bank account did not reflect the true cash balance. … Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure that the payroll account balance shown on the District’s books …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankEast Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… contributions, you will have earned the right to receive a pension once you meet the minimum requirement of five years … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitTown of Webb - Ski Collections (2018M-188)
… adequately monitored ski collections and the issuance of season passes and lift tickets. Key Findings The Board and … collections should be recorded, deposited and reconciled. Of 14,700 lift ticket and season pass transactions recorded … were not reconciled by ski area officials due to the lack of supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-ski-collections-2018m-188Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… are utilizing resources to perform FSPM inspections of residential buildings with three or more dwelling units, at a minimum of every three years and confirming that known violations are corrected. Key Findings Inspections of multiple dwelling (MD) properties were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1VII.10.H Cash Advance Rollover – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… appropriation. Once that appropriation lapses, a return of the advance will be posted as an AP Adjustment Voucher pursuant to Section 10.C - Reducing a Cash Advance of this Chapter. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/29/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10h-cash-advance-rolloverFort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… for revenue enhancement, cost savings opportunities and to fund the tax certiorari liability. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Breesport Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-117)
… of foreign fire insurance tax proceeds or submit IRS Form 990 as required by law and the Company’s bylaws. Key … all necessary reports as required by applicable laws and regulations. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/16/breesport-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesVillage of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… customers did not always appear to be accurate. 85 percent of the water produced, or 74.9 million gallons, is considered … water system infrastructure to help reduce the amount of non-revenue water. Village officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Area #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… assign key responsibilities and explain the consequences of policy violations. The governing board should provide … environment should dictate the content and number of policies necessary. A small entity with uncomplicated, … operation. While IT policies will not guarantee the safety of your IT system, a lack of appropriate policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policy