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Madison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procuring professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.6 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mLocust Valley Central School District – Competitive Quotes (2016M-131)
… 2015. Background The Locust Valley Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. The … operates six schools with approximately 2,100 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/locust-valley-central-school-district-competitive-quotes-2016m-131West Seneca Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-381)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009 through January 14, 2015. … approximately 6,800 students. General fund expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $105 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/west-seneca-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-381Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchasing (2016M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate BOCES’ purchasing practices for … through May 19, 2016. Background The Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/10/21/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchasing-2016m-259New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … Board of education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $52 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38North Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-22)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2014 through January 4, 2016. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $26.6 million. … plan that details the appropriate and necessary levels for reserve funds and prescribes how the reserve fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-22Orient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (2015M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which serves … The Board did not ensure that travel was authorized in advance. Key Recommendations Amend the investment policy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/03/04/orient-fire-district-cash-reserves-and-credit-cards-2015m-319Wainscott Common School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-240)
… claims before payment and ensured that each was approved, for appropriate purposes and adequately supported. Key … a thorough audit of each claim before approving the claims for payment. District officials disagreed with certain … claims before payment and ensured that each was approved for appropriate purposes and adequ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/wainscott-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-240Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… capital plans. A reserve plan which details justifications for reserves to be established or maintained, funding levels and plans for use. The Highway Superintendent did not: Submit an annual … adopt comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period. Adopt a formal reserve plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61State Agencies Bulletin No. 2003
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to advise agencies of the combining of … into one report NBEN744. Affected Employees: Employees who appear on the NBEN744 are affected. Background: To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2003-update-garnishment-notification-reportsOpinion 99-6
… of the collection of "taxes" levied or to be levied for a fiscal year (Local Finance Law, §24.00[a][1]). Certain … , 84 NY2d 231, 246 n. 4, 616 NYS2d 343, 350 n. 4). While for certain purposes a public authority may be considered an … 545 of the Real Property Tax Law, inter alia , provides for the establishment of certain "transition assessments" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1997
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at … Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), the New York State Correctional Officers and Police … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1997-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA … Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 AFSCME AFL-CIO (C82) allows … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1996-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … the board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of the 2016-17 fiscal year-end, the level of … 72 percent of operating expenditures, and there is no plan for the use of these surplus funds. City of Newburgh – Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Alfred , City of Batavia , Southern Tier … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. After filing an application for this benefit, you may have to undergo one or more medical … examinations. The cost of the medical exam will be paid for by the Retirement System. Notice of Accident You must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If … benefit will be the greater of: 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit; or 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit, plus 1.66 percent of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362Opinion 96-18
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … Energy Policy v County of Suffolk , 90 AD2d 522, 455 NYS2d 32, appeal dsmd 57 NY2d 1045, 457 NYS2d 787). Based upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1890
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2020 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2020 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 5, (Circular E) for 2020, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1890-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2020DiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… fiscal stress," said DiNapoli. "I commend local officials for this improvement and believe that sensible budgeting and … "susceptible to fiscal stress," or has "no designation." For the fiscal year ending 2016, the three villages in … period. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In April, scores for the 17 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-again