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Overview – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… Statement No. 67 and Statement No. 68 , outline how pension plan liabilities are accounted for and disclosed in the financial reporting statements of public pension plans and participating employers. These are intended to improve pension information and increase the transparency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/overviewOpinion 2002-14
Concerning a village project to reconstruct a certain stream channel
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Opinion 90-34
… receives foreign fire insurance tax moneys must use them for the benefit of the department or company, as determined … believe that a village may not adopt a local law providing for an emergency rescue and first aid squad to receive … require foreign fire insurance tax moneys to be expended for the use and benefit of the fire department or company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Opinion 98-20
… -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN … An otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 91-56
… (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC … subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) The … to the Authority. The term "liabilities" is not defined for purposes of section 2828. "Liability", however, is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56XVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… ACCOUNTING The basis of accounting determines the timing for reporting measurements made on a cash or accrual basis in … is used as a practical measure of economic resources for this purpose. A proprietary fund’s operating statement … that have increased or decreased the resources available for spending in the near future. A fund’s basis of accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1952
… Used in Determining the Average Work Percent Active at 100% 100% Active at less than 100% (e.g. 75%) Reduced percent (e.g. 75%) Active on VRWS at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1952-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… up 44.3% of its total labor force, more than double the national share of 18.6%. “New York City’s labor market and … to the city’s peak in 2015. There are still many barriers for individuals who come to the U.S. looking for work and a … that pay less than the private sector as a whole, such as health care and social assistance and accommodation and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … for granting, changing and disabling network user account access. North Tonawanda City School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… Fund’s (Fund) long-term investments. The agreements are part of DiNapoli’s broader strategy to protect and grow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… must keep pace with demand to support critical services for older adults in the future. “Many older adults are living … DiNapoli said. “It’s imperative that the city’s Department for the Aging has the funding necessary to provide critical … in 2023. DiNapoli’s report found the city’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) will need additional funding beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… last year and $315.7 million below projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. Offsetting that, business tax collections are … percent from a year earlier. The drop was primarily due to the personal income tax (down $1.5 billion or 11.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … necessary to complete our work. As a result, our work in certain areas was limited. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … audit (used to determine the job classification and salary allocations for workers' compensation purposes). If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… should submit any paychecks dated in 2007 to OSC on Form AC 1476-P (Report of Check Exchange). When a deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … were unreliable. The court's bail amounts were understated for the current justices by approximately $60,000. Town of … banking duties and did not dedicate a separate computer for online transactions to limit access to online bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly … said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's office, her crimes have been exposed. This … at the Sheriff's Office have a great working relationship with the New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftUnderstanding the Audit Process
… The Audit Process at a Glance Opening Conference: Audit team and auditee officials discuss the audit. Preliminary Audit Survey: Audit team gains an initial understanding of organizational and … refine the audit objective(s). Fieldwork Phase: Audit team examines the organizational and program information in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… Background Municipalities face substantial challenges in properly maintaining parking structures to be safe and … Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their parking structures. … elevators. The lack of periodic inspections has resulted in three Buffalo, two White Plains and possibly two Ithaca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3