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Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… 30, 2013. Background The Village of Bellport is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, has a population of approximately 2,800 … to payment. Ensure that valid contracts or agreements are in place for all claims paid, where necessary. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126Overview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… out travel and conference policy, specifically designed for your operations, is the foundation for establishing effective control over travel and conference … this guide also includes practical discussions on establishing lodging, meal, and mileage rates; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewPulaski Academy and Central School District - Separation Payments (2020M-20)
… found officials: Paid five former administrators a total of $24,989 for accrued unused vacation leave upon separation … Consult with legal counsel as to seeking recovery of payments identified in this report that are inconsistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/pulaski-academy-and-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-20Hancock Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-176)
… ensured that meals offered to students were nutritious and prepared in the most economical and productive manner for the period July 1, 2013 through … Tompkins in Delaware County. The District, which operates two cafeterias that service approximately 380 students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/hancock-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-176Salmon River Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2014M-251)
… The Salmon River Central School District is located in the Towns of Bangor, Bombay, Fort Covington and Westville in Franklin County, the Town of Brasher in St. Lawrence … Board did not adopt structurally balanced budgets based on reasonable estimates. The District retained more fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/19/salmon-river-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-financialBinghamton City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-242)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through May 20, 2013. Background The Binghamton City School District is located in the City of Binghamton and the Town of Fenton in Broome … elected members. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $98 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/binghamton-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-242Village of Freeville – Time Attendance and Leave Accruals (2017M-24)
… year totaled $410,464. Key Findings The current employee handbook is deficient regarding the accrual of vacation time, … followed established procedures outlined in the employee handbook. Key Recommendations Review and update the employee handbook to include guidance on timekeeping procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/12/village-freeville-time-attendance-and-leave-accruals-2017m-24Bellmore Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-276)
… the statutory limit and develop a plan to use the surplus funds in a manner that benefits District residents. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/bellmore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-276DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… putting consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by dishonest businesses, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "DMV has a … to help prevent consumers from being taken for a ride by unscrupulous repair shops," said DiNapoli. "This means …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-174
… for agencies to complete their required processing steps by the effective date for all transactions, agencies must process salary changes in the payroll system as timely as possible. Due to the … before submitting these transactions. The procedures in this Bulletin supersede payroll Bulletin UCS-43 that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-174-retroactive-transactions-unified-court-system-agenciesState Police Bulletin No. SP-199
… income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.61135% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-199-2019-state-police-expertise-payDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… out a path for the Fund to further address climate risk in its portfolio. Subject to fiduciary analysis, the Fund may … plan to mitigate climate risk, capitalize on opportunities in the growing low carbon economy and protect the fund’s long … manager evaluation to better assess the climate-related strategies of the Fund’s managers; and Encourage index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… aid. The payroll vendor has access to a District bank account with a significant amount of District cash. While … the manner in which the Board budgeted for operations and capital purposes. The District had no formal long-term capital plan. Key Recommendations Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2010, through March 31, 2012. … four councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations were $955,411 for 2011 and $954,272 for 2012. Key Findings The Supervisor has not fulfilled even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Operational Advisory No. 8
… an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the payment or seek … the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of the Unclaimed Funds on April 30th. It is important that Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachEaster Seals New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Easter Seals New York (Easter Seals NY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … For example, for the 2012-13 year, Easter Seals NY charged 3.519 full-time equivalent teacher assistants (costing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/12/easter-seals-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-18
… the employee would otherwise receive if the employee were not on Workers’ Compensation Leave. To be considered eligible … late, the agency must charge the employee’s accruals, if available, and use the first day of the current pay period as … be generated whenever the Action/Reason code selected is not appropriate for the information supplied on the Incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-18-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workersLoans: Applying and Repaying
… Retirement Online is the fastest and easiest way to apply for a loan with NYSLRS. You can see how much you are eligible … Minimum payroll deduction At least 2 percent of your salary before taxes or deductions and an amount sufficient to … out the repayment over a new five-year term. However, this increases the portion of your loan that may be considered a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/loans-applying-and-repayingDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … residents who want their interactions with government to be easy and convenient,” DiNapoli said. “Officials can use smart technology to trim costs, hold the line on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsOpinion 94-7
… §209-b(4) pursuant to its home rule powers. July 8, 1994 James L. Breen, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Farmingdale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7