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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… should provide guidance as to reasonable amounts for such expenses. We question the following ten payments totaling … how the Authority determined the reasonableness of the expenses. Eight payments totaling $9,457 for various … provide adequate guidance related to the reasonableness of expenses. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Battery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Nassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… the period January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background Nassau County, located on Long Island, covers 287 square … authorized in accordance with the County Charter and the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) directives, … Nassau County Contract Approval Process 2012M192 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192Emergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… while the Department of Emergency Services, 911 centers or Police Departments are responsible for E911 expenditures. … NG911 capabilities such as sending text, picture and video messages to 911. 1 Voice over Internet protocol …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… with Family Residences & Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) for the period July 1, 2011, to February 27, 2013. … $3.2 million. Key Finding The Board has appointed FREE to serve as the designated representative for the Treasurer of the School. FREE performs virtually all aspects of the School’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 31
… of separating commodity and transmission charges when processing utility invoices for payment Guidance : It … are not separating commodity and transmission charges when processing utility payments. Consistent with the Guide … based on the goods and services purchased. Therefore, when processing utility bills, Business Units must separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/31-accounting-utility-paymentsOrdinary Disability – State University Police Plan
… of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, this … You must select an option for the payment of your disability benefit . Filing You, your employer, or someone … power of attorney may file your application for ordinary disability retirement benefits. If you are eligible, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/ordinary-disabilityVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… entitled to a retirement benefit based on your service and salary earned when you were an active member. 1 Tier 1 … benefit at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days before you become eligible. If we receive your retirement application after you become eligible, your vested retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitTax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years: Overlapping Real Property Tax Tables
Tax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years Overlapping Real Property Tax Tables
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/tax-levies-and-tax-rates-2012-and-prior-years-overlapping-real-property-tax-tablesContributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… retire or have 32 years of service credit, whichever comes first. These are mandatory contributions; they will not … your first three years of membership, we use the annual wage provided to us by your employer (on your membership … you actually earned in the last completed State fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). Contribution rates are set April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementDivorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the template, but because the review process is simplified for submissions using the DRO template, we can complete our … agreement. As of July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain death benefits and pension payment options are … final. Affected benefits include: Ordinary death benefit (for active members); Post-retirement death benefit; Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorceDivorce – State Police Plan
… the template, but because the review process is simplified for all submissions using the DRO template, we can complete … your wishes. As of July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or … specify otherwise. Beneficiary designations may be revoked for the ordinary death benefit, the Cash Refund — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been … county and region. Learn more about Unclaimed Funds . Date Event Location County Southern Tier Region July 13-18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearPerformance Based Bus Safety Program
… carriers to improve their operations. Under the Program, a carrier whose out-of-service (OOS) rate is less than 10 … only on vehicle components of greatest safety concern. A carrier whose OOS rate is between 10 and 25 percent is rated … such as implementing corrective action plans that the carrier must complete, imposing fines, and, when necessary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/performance-based-bus-safety-programAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… from conducting site visits during most of the operating season, precluded us from having adequate assurance that all … rides had current inspections during the 2014 operating season. Key Finding We conducted site visits at 53 locations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyMaximus, Inc.
… The amendments brought the total contract amount to $605 million and extended the life of the contract to August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incDisposition of Farm Assets
… June 30, 2013. Background The Department oversees the State's prison system and monitors the activities of persons … farms at 12 correctional facilities located throughout the State: Beacon, Clinton, Eastern, Elmira, Green Haven, Greene, … budget process, the Department was directed to close these farm operations to generate cost savings. At the time of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… and Markets (Department) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including … One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. Agencies may dispose of … tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Agencies are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individuals