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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The board and officials did not provide adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were adequately supported, properly … Training (Westchester County) SHP training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total … The district did not have adequate payroll processes to ensure compensation paid to employees was accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Maryland , Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public … locate crime victims to whom restitution is owed. Town of Maryland – Financial Management (Otsego County) The board did … locate crime victims to whom restitution is owed. Town of Maryland – Financial Management (Otsego County) The board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… to rely on nonrecurring revenue, such as specialized State aid and fund balance, to balance its budget. Revenue … the expectation of receiving $5 million in specialized State aid and amend it as necessary. Develop a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1082
… transactions using the new Earnings Codes beginning in Pay Period 11L, paychecks dated 9/22/11 Background New … track the number of hours worked, the specific program in which the extra service occurred, and to differentiate … EH1 REH EP1 REO ER2 REB ER3 REN Agency Actions Beginning in Pay Period 11L, agencies must submit Extra Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1082-new-extra-service-earnings-codes-office-mental-health-omhMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Town of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… a bond resolution before issuing a bond anticipation note (BAN). The Town issued a short-term BAN for $815,000 to fund a waterline project, 97 percent of … unneeded debt. The Town did not need to issue a $200,000 BAN to finance project costs for a town park comfort station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… fire protection services for the Town of Southport, in Chemung County. The Department is governed by its officers … to approval and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your … not be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… credit for your previous public employment as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, … will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… of your military service. To determine your eligibility and the cost, if any, please send us a copy of your … system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date of membership and tier changed. If your previous membership was with … for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – State University Police Plan
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your … the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCUNY Bulletin No. CU-393
… Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-393-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-352
… Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-352-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1374
… Deduction Priority Schedule is used to determine the order in which deductions are taken when an employee’s gross salary … an employee does not have enough gross earnings to cover a deduction with a higher priority, the lower priority … will not be withheld as well. Deductions are taken in the following priority: Taxes Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1374-deduction-priority-schedule-updatedSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight counties. STE is governed by a Regional Board appointed by the respective county boards. … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Rensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… August 30, 2012. Background Rensselaer County (County) has a population of approximately 160,000 residents and includes … were adequately accounted for and remitted to Finance in a timely manner. Although an Accounting Supervisor was … cash collection process to be sure sufficient controls are in place to ensure all receipts are properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … 31, 2017. Background The Bridgehampton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … Towns of Southampton and East Hampton and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-332
… Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-332-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole thousands of dollars by pocketing cash, using the fire company’s credit … company for nearly two years," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my auditors and investigators, working with Sheriff Philip …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kState Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… Purpose To explain an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase. Affected Employees Employees represented … 10, 2002. OSC Actions The CSEA Dues code (201) and Agency Shop code (212) will be increased based on Annual Salary … over $18.04 Associate Membership $2.00 Dues and Agency Shop fees for part-time, annual salaried employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212