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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… on a five-year basis/term. Consider changing the audit firm to ensure independence and fresh prospective. (We … provide an affirmative statement that the individual or firm is independent of the district as defined by Generally … deputy claims auditor The district’s internal auditor Any firm or individual whose hiring would result in a conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorGet Information about 1099s
… 457-7717, or [email protected] Note: You will need to provide either your Vendor ID, FEIN or SSN, or the information in the “Account” box on your 1099 for us to be able to identify your return. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/get-information-about-1099sOpinion 91-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… year-to-date maximum limit for the V Code, the system will no longer take contributions from those earnings. The V Codes … CompLmt ERSBT5 285,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 5 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V03 … CompLmt ERSBT6 225,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 6 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) Governor's Salary V05 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservOpinion 96-18
… moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-58, p 160; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-70, p 137; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-80, p 120; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18DiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… year. Using financial indicators that include year-end fund balance, short-term borrowing and patterns of operating … scores for school districts. In April, scores for the 17 cities with non-calendar fiscal years will be released. In … To see the fiscal stress summary report on school districts, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againDiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… Payments under New York’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program rose steadily between 2018 and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s Paid Family Leave program has allowed New Yorkers to care for … bonding with a newborn or someone looking after a sick family member, without losing their income,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1890
… Effective Dates 2020 Form W-2s will include earnings paid in paychecks dated: Administration: 01/08/2020 through … Benefit Transportation Spending Account Program Tax deductible Union Dues For CUNY employees only, deductions for … shows the components of the Federal, Social Security, and Medicare Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1890-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2020NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… understand our position clearly. We expect them to support fair treatment of workers throughout their portfolio … workers‘ rights and protections, health and safety, fair compensation, and skills development and training. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityState Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… your duties as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in service that was not caused by your own … service, voluntarily or involuntarily, subsequent to the accident, your application must be filed within two years after your discontinuance from service. “Accident” has a specific meaning with NYSLRS disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, your benefit … contributions. If you are 60 or older when your disability retirement becomes effective, your ordinary disability … to the benefit that would be payable to you as a service retirement benefit without any reduction for early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… Dates of birth; Medical information; and Other information protected by law. If a Business Unit has included in SFS any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationNewfane Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-307)
… in accordance with statute, to remedy reserves with excess funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/newfane-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-307Hudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over grant … in Columbia County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… fund balance to provide a financial cushion in case of unforeseen expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38Village of Scottsville – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-165)
… 17, 2015. Background The Village of Scottsville is located in Monroe County. The Village, which has a population of … The Board underestimated revenues and expenditures in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 budgets. Key Recommendations Adopt … budgeting practices and a multiyear financial plan to use in conjunction with the adopted fund balance policy. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/13/village-scottsville-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-165Village of Mill Neck – Financial Management (2014M-358)
… The Village of Mill Neck is located in Nassau County and has a population of approximately 1,200. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Village Board and has a general fund budget of approximately $2.6 million … Findings The Board has not established adequate policies and procedures or provided guidance on maintaining a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/20/village-mill-neck-financial-management-2014m-358Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-174)
… Perform a thorough, deliberate and independent audit in accordance with the Board policies. Ensure purchases are made in compliance with District policies and applicable contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-174Carle Place Union Free School District – Network User Account Controls (2022M-121)
… officials established adequate controls over network user accounts. Key Findings District officials did not establish adequate controls over network user accounts. As a result, the District has an increased … officials did not: Disable 52 unneeded employee network user accounts, 376 unneeded student network user accounts, 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/carle-place-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-controlsManchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… 31, 2015. Background The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, … in Ontario County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 820 students, is governed by an … ManchesterShortsville Central School District Procurement of Professional Services 2016M157 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professional