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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50

… Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the invoice … by a vendor to an agency for making a payment before it is due. Every agency should have a process in place to ensure … discount rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is available. In the SFS, discount terms can be established …

Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)

… Background The Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with approximately 35 … nine-member Board of Directors. The Department, which is located in the Village of Fair Haven in Cayuga County, … payment. Ensure that an adequate, documented annual audit is completed by the audit committee. Prepare an annual budget. …

Brushton-Moira Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-340)

… Background The Brushton-Moira Central School District is located in the Towns of Bangor, Brandon, Dickinson and … which operates one school with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. … Ensure that the amount of unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Develop a multiyear …

Vendor File Advisory No. 11

Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS

Steuben County – Financial Management (2025M-127)

… Audit Area A key measure of a county’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference … amount of unrestricted fund balance within operating funds is an important financial consideration for county officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time …

Montgomery County – Financial Condition (2013M-234)

… the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2013. Background Montgomery County covers … general fund, a decline of 41 percent from the January 1, 2010 total fund balance of $19.2 million. We also found that … declined from twice its average monthly expenditures in 2010 to about $324,000 less than the average monthly …

One-Year FAS – Career Plan

… salary; Overtime;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime;* and Longevity payment. All payments must be earned in the 12 … made in anticipation of retirement; Lump sum payment for deferred compensation; and Any payments made for time not worked. The earnings used in the calculation of …

One-Year FAS – New Career Plan

… this benefit, your retirement will be calculated based on a one-year FAS unless the three-year calculation provides …

One-Year FAS – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits

… salary; Overtime;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime;* and Longevity payment. All payments must be earned in the 12 … made in anticipation of retirement; Lump sum payments for deferred compensation; and Any payments made for time not worked. The earnings used in the calculation of …

One-Year FAS – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… calculation provides a higher FAS. (Note: This benefit is generally not available to Tier 6 members.) The one-year … The calculation of a one-year FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments: Regular … the total amount of overtime and noncompensatory overtime is limited to 15 percent of your salary. …

One-Year FAS – Police and Fire Plan

Hauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)

… April 30, 2014. Background The Hauppauge Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …

Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)

… Background The Bloomingburg Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … general fund budget totaled approximately $613,300 and is funded primarily through property taxes. Key Finding The … and preparing the bank reconciliations. The Treasurer also is responsible for performing online bank transfers. The …

Camillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)

… 2013. Background The Camillus Volunteer Fire Department is incorporated under the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of Camillus in Onondaga County. The … are not adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported. Debit cards were used in …

Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)

Lancaster Central School District Financial Condition 2016M101

Tuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)

… the effect of borrowing for tax certiorari judgments versus using money from a reserve and budgeting for the …

Wassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)

… 30, 2016. Background The Wassaic Fire District (District) is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Amenia, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … or document the rationale in instances when competition is not sought. Ensure written agreements are made with …

Harpursville Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-261)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine District officials’ management over financial … period ending June 30, 2013, District officials planned to use $4.2 million of fund balance to finance District operations; however, they only used $1.27 …

Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)

… and Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded … the fund used to account for the operations of Maplewood Manor (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative … County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the facility. The …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. … leader for a variety of agricultural commodities. Milk is the state’s largest commodity, ranking third for sales … ranks third for grapes and eleventh for beer. New York is the third largest producer of wine, with its wineries …