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Tuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… and whether all disbursements were properly supported and for legitimate ECA purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … as required. The Central Treasurer recorded receipts for three clubs totaling $37,911. However, none of these … District officials. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018mParishville-Hopkinton Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-72)
… purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials adopted reasonable budgets and adequately managed the District’s financial condition for … is located in the Towns of Hopkinton, Parishville, Potsdam and Stockholm in St Lawrence County and has approximately 430 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… the midyear, personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $26 billion and were $49 million below DOB’s updated financial … DOB projections. The State’s General Fund ended September with a balance of $48 billion, $3 billion higher than DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearCalculating Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… However, not all situations are that simple. The following is information on how to calculate the number of days worked … bereavement leave, holidays or time off in lieu of payment for overtime. If a member has reportable salary but no days … with three pay periods: The days worked reported equal 26.01 Even though, for example, there are not as many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/calculating-days-workedWilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s process over water … which is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Directors, was established by the State Legislature to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… fund balance ranged between 4.8 and 8.3 percent of the ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … and accumulated enough funds to finance 46 years of related appropriations. We referred our report to OSC’s Division of Investigations. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Mandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Contributions are mandatory for: Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory plan; Certain … service credit; Tier 3 members covered under Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) Article 14; Tier 4 and 5 members covered under RSSL Article 15; PFRS Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsPort Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Byron Central School District is located in the Village of Port Byron and the Towns of Mentz, Montezuma, Conquest, Throop and Brutus in Cayuga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… have entered into a separate agreement as part of the deal. The property is considered a key link in the … when the parties responsible either cannot be identified or refuse to clean up or pay. The OAG subsequently assists in recovering costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from … gaps are relatively small, but there is still a risk of an economic downturn. Also, the proposed executive state … an increase in the city’s revenue forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Ardsley Union … exceeded the amount deemed necessary to pay employees for accrued and unused sick and vacation leave time when they … finance operations. Because the district adopted budgets with overly conservative expenditure estimates, unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… 401(a)(17) limits the earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount is set by federal law and … April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 $270,000 For Members of Tier 6 (Joined NYSLRS On or After April 1, 2012) The New … Security Law limits the earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount cannot exceed the Governor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsList of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial Information
This list includes non-calendar fiscal year end municipalities. The municipalities noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-not-filed.pdfList of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial Information
This list includes non-calendar fiscal year end municipalities. The municipalities noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2024/pdf/2024-munis-not-filed.pdfMember Contributions
… are defined benefit plans , also known as traditional pension plans. When you retire, you will receive a monthly … into the system. Member contributions support the benefits earned by current and future retirees and are an important … collective bargaining agreement requiring an employer to offer a non-contributory 20- or 25-year plan was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributionsImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… revenues and resource levels available to support spending for State programs. The Importance of Federal Funding Federal … In addition, the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act is expected to provide $4.6 billion in highway and bridge … into the State’s existing rainy day reserves by SFY 2025-26, at which point New York’s rainy day reserves are expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up) (2019-F-37) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f37-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six … and conceal her theft. She now faces the consequences of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District … today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitution