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Opinion 94-4
… thereof is otherwise precluded pursuant to law (30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 21; see also General Construction Law, … a signature stamp upon his or her docket books (30 Opns St Comp, 1974, supra), but that, because of the specific … may not sign checks by use of a rubber stamp (12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 191). Since there is no requirement in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… climate risk by encouraging the companies we invest in to disclose climate change’s impact and to set meaningful … billion the Fund’s allocation to sustainable investment strategies over the next decade. About the New York State … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesVillage of Candor – Fund Balance (2017M-148)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s fund balance management for the period June 1, 2015 through … appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year for the general fund are $297,735 and for the water fund are $173,075. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/27/village-candor-fund-balance-2017m-148City of Yonkers – Payroll (2017M-212)
… 14, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … decentralized and not administered uniformly, resulting in errors in employees’ leave accruals. The City paid over $903,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212Sherrill City School District – Reserve Funds (2017M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly established reserve … approximately $36.6 million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies for any of its reserve funds other than … to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves, pay off debt or reduce property taxes. … Sherrill City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/02/sherrill-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2017m-247Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… its borders. Budgeted appropriations for the highway fund for 2015 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… included more than $112,000 in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective … expenses were in compliance with the contract and related subcontractor agreements. Background The … services related to Medicaid activities. This contract and its amendments were not subject to approval by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July … The Holland Patent Central School District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia in Herkimer County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… The Board President (President) did not publicly disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between his business and the … Key Recommendations The President should disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… $2.8 million (10 percent). District officials overfunded two reserves that totaled about $5.3 million and did not use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District awarded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73State Police Bulletin No. SP-41
… Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria Chapter 8 of the Laws of 2001 provides that employees who are active in Bargaining … The equipment allowance is NOT included in the calculation of overtime and IS included as salary for retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-41-equipment-allowance-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1164
To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase and a onetime retroactive adjustment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1164-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… District officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings … established the District’s nine general fund reserve funds totaling $10.9 million but did not use the reserve funds and could not demonstrate that approximately $8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings … District officials: Paid approximately $365,000 to 12 of the District’s 14 professional service providers without … a request for proposal (RFP) for audit services within the last five years as required by Chapter 263 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6York Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
Determine whether York Central School District District officials ensured network access controls were adequate
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93About the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… Retirement System (PFRS), created in 1966. NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the world. The New York State Comptroller is the administrative head of NYSLRS. The New York State Retirement and Social Security … provide employer educational seminars covering a variety of subjects for your benefit and for your reporting staff who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1023
… who are members of NYSCOPBA, Inc. and are currently in, or have been in Bargaining Unit 21 at any time since 4/01/07 (Retro) and … for Dues (Code 491 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 495 ). In addition, OSC will process a file from NYSCOPBA to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1023-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-326
… Purpose To notify agencies of a one-time health insurance rate … York Office of Labor Relations was not received in advance to implement the reduced health insurance rate for the … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-326-health-insurance-rate-adjustment-aetna-hmo-and-aetna-qposTown of Kortright – Financial Management (2016M-397)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2015 through August 25, 2016. Background The Town of Kortright is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately … The Town has accumulated fund balance totaling $358,706 in the general fund and $515,112 in the highway fund without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kortright-financial-management-2016m-397