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State Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212 ) based on … salary factors. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based … part-time percentage. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for employees who receive a raise, increment or longevity pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeLength of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… system that complies with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). The point system specifies how points toward LOSAP … GML establishes the activities that can be included in the point system and specifies the maximum number of … we audited did not adopt LOSAP point systems that were in compliance with GML and one Sponsor applied its point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1DiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund announced the filing of shareholder proposals at six portfolio companies requesting they comprehensively disclose their political spending
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) was created in 1970 to develop and improve the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, … $4.3 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… fund, $1.1 million for the highway fund, $141,000 for the water districts (six) and $16,000 for the sewer districts … of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and the water and sewer districts that resulted from unrealistic … the unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and the water and sewer districts. Adopt budgets with realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253State Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee’s … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Empire Star Public Service Award Empire Star …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Edwards is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 1,160 … maintain the Town’s financial stability. The fund balances in the Town’s major operating funds fluctuated significantly … primarily because the Board over-appropriated fund balance in the budget and allowed the budget to be overspent. Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… October 17, 2013. Background The Town of Java is located in Wyoming County and has a population of 2,057. The Town is … and the 11.6 million gallons of unaccounted-for water in excess of the standard industry allowance, we estimate that the Town lost $23,327 in revenue if the unaccounted-for water was due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… ridership is now forecasted to be 61% this year and 79% in 2026, a far cry from the 77% and 87% that was expected in the MTA’s February Plan, leading to a sustained drop in revenues. The MTA’s current projections could become even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planOperational Advisory No. 8
… or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter … Agency. These letters notify payees that the proceeds of an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachStatistical and Information
… school district, fire district and joint activity in the State. This data is comparable to the data that … . Overlapping Real Property Taxes (2000 - 2012) [Data in PDF and Excel] - Comprehensive statistics and pertinent … Debt (1995) - The 19 page booklet (only available in hard copy) describes the procedures for counties, cities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… a corresponding invoice has been received. The Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.G - … and Accounting Dates on Vouchers has been updated to include the table below: TYPE OF PAYMENT ACCOUNTING DATE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateState Police Bulletin No. SP-188
… Purpose To notify the agency of a modification to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… claim be properly supported by a detailed invoice, receipt or other documentation to prior to payments. Adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to … not provide written disclosure of his ownership interest in a business used by the Company. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which … surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key Recommendations Develop policies and … over the budgeting process so that proposed budgets are in the required format and contain sufficient and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period … The general fund’s unassigned fund balance declined to a deficit of nearly $2.9 million as of the end of 2014. … or capital plans. The County has not had sufficient cash to pay its bills and other obligations when due, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… job responsibilities. Use competitive methods such as RFPs or quotes to select professional service providers. Enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through … is located in the Town of Mamakating in Sullivan County and has a population of approximately 1,250. The Village is … appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general and water funds totaled $762,250. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71