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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1895
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for … an extraordinary circumstance that prevents an agency from meeting the established deadline. If an agency determines … delay or has technical issues that prevent the agency from meeting the established deadline of online deductions or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1895-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… § 112(3), which covers contracts where the State agrees to give consideration other than the payment of money, is … for additional information). CONTRACTS NOT SUBJECT TO COMPTROLLER APPROVAL Contracts valued under the approval threshold or otherwise not subject to approval by the State Comptroller should be given the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsWorld Trade Center Presumption – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e World Trade Center Presumption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/world-trade-center-presumptionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… an allowance for uncollectible taxes and plans related to possible back pay expenditures due to expired union contracts. Also, the city continues to budget minimal amounts for contingencies and has not made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewAccounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… Interest Payments on Certain Amounts Owed by the State, to the extent necessary to respond to the direct and indirect economic, financial, and social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestGreen Tech High Charter School – Payroll (2023M-157)
… Did not maintain timesheets or payroll status change forms documenting approved pay rates to support $7,220 in … Recommendations Issue and maintain payroll status change forms and ensure timesheets are prepared and submitted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/22/green-tech-high-charter-school-payroll-2023m-157Sullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… District officials and personnel ensured that health insurance contributions from eligible retirees were properly … sufficient oversight to ensure that retirees’ health insurance contributions were properly billed, collected and … to billing, collecting and depositing retirees’ health insurance contributions. Ensure that sufficient documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… audit the Treasurer’s books and records or request to review budget-to-actual reports and bank statements. Properly establish its capital reserve fund and obtain voter approval prior to issuing $150,000 in debt. Require perpetual diesel fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… disclosed that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) … The Board did not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be competitively bid. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the … Albany County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to its residents. Revenues for 2013 totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s cafeteria operations were managed properly for the period July 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. Background The Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District is located in the Towns of Butternuts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsEast Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine claims processing for the period July 1, 2014 … identify and report all confirming purchase orders to the Board. The Treasurer did not supervise an account clerk typist's use of her electronic signature to sign the District’s checks. Key Recommendations Properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273West Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … long-term plans. Without long-term financial plans to reduce expenditures or raise additional revenues, the District’s fund balance will continue to decline. Key Recommendations Continue to develop multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116Refunds – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Occasionally, a member may be entitled to a refund of contributions due to tier reinstatement , … NYSLRS’ Matrimonial Unit will determine whether the entire refund can be paid to the member or whether a portion must be … As a rule, if the DRO is silent on the issue of a refund of contributions, the refund will be sent to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/refundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD’s tenant-based HCV program, the agency’s largest, is the … and Westchester counties. For 2024, the NY Metro income limit for a family of four was $77,650. Public housing … by NYCHA. Because HUD payments were delayed in February of 2025, NYCHA announced they will be withholding future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… DiNapoli has named Colleen Crawford Gardner as Executive Deputy Comptroller and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State and Local Retirement … the New York State Department of Labor from 2010 to 2012, Deputy Executive Director of the New York State Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , … Western New York Maritime Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … The district’s check signature policy permits any one of the board president, district clerk or district treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… The Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote agriculture in young children and … Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the Willsboro Fire District … Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the fair were managed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Board oversight and management of College resources … over these contracts and has allowed College officials to blur the lines of separation by operating certain … authorizing benefits for senior executives and was allowed to do so without adequate Board oversight. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resources