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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 45

… email address for PO dispatch. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 7 – … Agencies can now enter an email address on a PO if (i) there is a need to email the PO to an email address that is different than …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/45-electronic-purchase-order-dispatch

Overview – Enhanced Reporting

… When you report to NYSLRS, you upload and submit an enhanced report file or … be more convenient for you depending on the data you need to submit. If you choose to upload a report file, your file must be formatted as a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formats/overview

DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol

… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.  “Those who attacked the Capitol a year ago … just to pay tribute to those who put their lives on the line defending the Capitol against a rioting mob, but also to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitol

Cost-of-Living Adjustment

… Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to your pension, based on the cost-of-living index and a …   How COLA is Determined The law requires COLA payments to be calculated based on 50 percent of the annual rate of … but no more than 3 percent. The percentage is applied up to the first $18,000 of your annual pension benefit as if you …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustment

Portville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)

… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64

… Reissuing Fraudulently Cashed Checks Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII.9.C –Reissuing or … cashing banks will review the affidavit and collaborate to render a decision on the claim. If the banks determine the claim is a valid forgery, a check will be mailed to New York State Treasury. NYS Treasury will notify the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checks

Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Career Plan

… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a written request (which must be received … retirement benefit will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be more readily available. If you are requesting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/applying-previous-or-military-service-credit

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 21

… a Master Contract on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is to inform Business Units of new guidelines for referencing a … Units can only include one invoice on each voucher. Prior to creating a voucher, the vendor must provide the Business … proper invoice is one that includes only purchases related to a single master contract. Business Units should not split …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contracts

Schuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s internal controls over claims … The Board did not pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for allowable exceptions under Town Law prior to Board audit. Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124

Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the Department’s … Services is responsible for providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and … agencies. Department managers did not implement procedures to review contractual performance measures to ensure that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015m

Bolton Fire District – Credit Cards (2017M-180)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and … did not reconcile monthly credit card statements to individual receipts. The District incurred $116 in late … charges. Key Recommendations Require credit card users to submit adequate supporting documentation for credit card …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/10/bolton-fire-district-credit-cards-2017m-180

Village of Massapequa Park – Claims Audit and Leave Accruals (2017M-193)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board audited claims for Village expenditures prior to payment and to determine whether Village officials ensured that leave …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-massapequa-park-claims-audit-and-leave-accruals-2017m-193

Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)

… (Board) used an adequate process to purchase and sell real property in the most cost beneficial manner. Key Findings The … not use an appropriate process when selling and acquiring property, resulting in the likely expenditure of more money …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64

Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)

… Recommendations Adopt budgets using realistic estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance to be used …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33

Town of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)

… and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a timely manner. For example, the Clerk collected tax payments totaling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41

North Warren Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-197)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … balance increased to almost $2.26 million or 17 percent of the ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations, exceeding the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/north-warren-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017m

Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Regional State Park Police Plan

… (which must be received before your effective date of retirement) to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. Please … than if you wait to purchase it at a later date. Your retirement benefit will be processed more quickly if your … service credit to establish eligibility for a vested retirement benefit, you must request this credit while you …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/applying-previous-or-military-service-credit

Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Police and Fire Plan

… To receive credit for any type of previous or military … must be received before your effective date of retirement) to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. Please include as … you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility to receive the credit and any cost involved. Requesting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/applying-previous-or-military-service-credit

Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – En-Con Police Officers Plan

… benefit, you must request this credit while you are on the payroll of a participating employer. If you receive a … Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/applying-previous-or-military-service-credit

Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – New Career Plan

… To receive credit for any type of previous or military … must be received before your effective date of retirement) to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. Please include as … you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility to receive the credit and any cost involved. Requesting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/applying-previous-or-military-service-credit