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Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. In our sample of 100 claims totaling $203,349: 68 claims … procurement policy. Town officials may have saved $7,559 in fuel costs if they had been able to use the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Town of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… repair costs during the audit period. If equipment is in need of repair on a regular basis, services to taxpayers … and financial plans to replace highway capital assets in a timely manner. Consider funding reserves for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Town of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… bidding requirements. Town officials may have saved $4,246 in fuel costs (9 percent) if they had used the New York State … requirements. Pass a resolution to authorize the payment in advance of the audit of claims for utility services. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling $77,767. Key … policy to provide officials with additional guidance for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement process comply with the purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… Therefore, calculation errors went undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we … $66,036 were not calculated correctly, which resulted in separation payment calculation errors totaling $20,157. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… GAAP-based reports must be issued quarterly and annually. In addition, there are many other state statutes that govern … funds are spent. References to these statutes are included in the respective sections of this Guide where these statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesSCAM ALERT
… to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… City Hall, such as thresholds no more than one half inch in height and secured mats at the main entrance. 25 … physical accessibility for the 70 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… The Supervisor did not: Account for the projects in separate capital projects funds. Recommendations The … C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72State Agencies Bulletin No. 1717
… Currently, state agencies submit Forms AC1476 or AC230 for Payroll Check Exchange or Reversal. OSC audits these … Actions Agencies must: Ensure correct address information for next-of-kin is on the AC1476 Report of Check Exchange. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1717-new-york-state-salary-exchange-and-reversal-checks-be-mailed-directlyCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a … not maintain one or more pieces of required documentation in the files for 19 of these children, for whom the County … reports. Monitor and pursue delinquent loan payments in accordance with the MDLF Operations Manual. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… February 28, 2013. Background Schuyler County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State and has a … $233,840 for providing law enforcement services to WGI in connection with events at the racetrack. In these cases, the County improperly pays these individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208How Contribution Rates Are Determined – What Every Employer Should Know
… rates, inflation and salary growth) assumptions. At the beginning of each fiscal year (April 1), the Actuary performs an actuarial valuation. First, the … withdrawal and retirement Life expectancies Inflation for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) Once future benefits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/how-contribution-rates-are-determinedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-306
… employees in Bargaining Unit TE with a title of Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse (hourly) or Nurse Practitioner Background Pursuant to … – Hourly Effective Date 8/15/07 Day $26.20 Evening $29.27 Night $30.06 Educational Differential The Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-306-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-new-yorkCUNY Bulletin No. CU-294
… Bonus. Affected Employees Annual and hourly employees in Bargaining Unit TE with a title of Staff Nurse, Staff … is to be paid to all eligible hourly employees who were in Active status or on a Paid Leave ( SKL , WDL or MLS ) … must submit the payment for the Ratification Bonus in the Time Entry page using the Earn Code RBP (Ratification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-294-ratification-bonus-payment-employees-represented-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 990
… Additional Pay page: Earnings Code: PFR Effective Date: 4/1/10 OT EFF Date 4/1/10 Annual Additional Earnings: $200 End Date 3/31/11 Goal … income taxes. Questions Questions about payment processing may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. … To provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/990-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programSUNY Bulletin No. SU-188
… Code Section 61, employer-provided housing is a taxable benefit to employees. Section 119 (a) of the Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-188-new-earnings-code-employer-provided-housingOpinion 95-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … fire insurance tax moneys, except as otherwise provided in any special law. Therefore, when an exempt firemen's … fire insurance tax moneys, the moneys may be expended only in the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1992 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22