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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for the second year in a row, means they must examine their budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… over tax receipts and over-the-counter cash receipts for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library … operating expenditures were approximately $1.2 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… of fuel purchased and unit price charged, controlling fuel access, safeguarding fuel inventory, monitoring fuel usage, … The Transportation Supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and … information about your tier and plan coverage, the salary reported by your employer(s), your current … Online to create a NYSLRS pension estimate based on the salary and service information we have on file for you. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… instruments and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the past 20 years, 82 … named an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company and among the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundState Agencies Bulletin No. 1169
… process and to provide agencies with instructions for resolving discrepancies. Affected Employees Employees who … Verified. Reasons provided by SSA may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match; Date of … code not checked Other SSN Deceased Contact the SSA office for more information Note: A message will be posted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1169-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-namesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1016.1
… immediately. Background Maintaining up-to-date addresses for employees enables the State to provide high quality … services and save money on postage. Addresses are used for such critical tasks as direct employee contact, mailing … the organization to be Move-Update Certified and eligible for discount postal rates. Additionally, if these addresses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/10161-maintaining-date-employee-addresses-payserv-systemFare Collection
… to $29.25. Tickets can be purchased prior to boarding or, for an additional surcharge of up to $6.50, on board the … New York State law to collect fares, tolls, or other fees for the use and operation of its railroad system. Per the New … of the Transportation Services Department, are responsible for collecting fares from every rider. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… exceed $250. The clerk also did not perform monthly bank reconciliations or accountability analyses during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedMedicaid Program – Provider Compliance With the Electronic Visit Verification Program
… and notify them of the requirements. Medicaid paid over $31.5 billion for PC services from January 2021 through March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/13/medicaid-program-provider-compliance-electronic-visit-verification-programWillsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … and expenditure accounts or reconcile bank balances to book balances. Annual reports have not been filed with OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… Director did not maintain records of sales or make regular bank deposits for money collected from the soccer concession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through December 13, 2013. … approximately 15,700 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $5.3 million. Key Findings The District inappropriately paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Islip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… the District’s claims audit process and payroll procedures for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners, serves … Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims are audited by the entire Board before payment. Ensure that all employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49McGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… Background The McGraw Central School District is located in the Village of McGraw in Cortland County. The District, which is governed by a … a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District residents. Review all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248Credit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … Service Prior service is any period of time you received salary from a participating employer before that employer … member. Military Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceOlean City School District – Financial Management (2016M-210)
… District’s financial management and budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2012 through June 7, 2016. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $38.9 … fund balance was not needed in the annual budgets for the past three years because District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/olean-city-school-district-financial-management-2016m-210Sayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… Network Systems Administrator did not properly review cell phone invoices, and the claims auditor did not properly … Administrator and claims auditor properly review all cell phone bills prior to authorizing payment. … Sayville Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularConnetquot Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-98)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through November 30, 2014. … The Connetquot Central School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County. The District, which is … with approximately 6,300 students. Budgeted appropriations for 2014-15 were approximately $177.6 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/connetquot-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-98