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Operational Advisory No. 36
… Subject: GFO Updates – Postage/Shipping account codes Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the guidance for the use of account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, Shipping. Account code 55220 which was previously titled Shipping has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesPrivate Equities
… to additional guidelines: Emerging Manager Definition and Life-Cycle Stages … of the Fund The partners source perform due diligence and recommend managers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/private-equityTown of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… transactions. As a result, the Town incurred $14,541 in excess costs. The Board has not performed an annual audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 … 28, 2014. Background The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… officials properly billed, collected and accounted for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, 2017, the water fund owed the general fund $340,000. The Budget Officer … in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water and sewer funds do not pay administrative costs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… reimbursed travelers a total of $244 for mileage and parking that were not supported by the claims documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Bronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and ensured that written contracts … Consider revising the District’s purchasing policy to require competition for procuring professional services. … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Special Disability Benefits – Career Plan
… fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with … the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but … benefit. Police officers who are permanently disabled by heart disease but passed a physical examination upon entry to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/special-disability-benefitsLansingburgh Central School District – Purchasing (2017M-173)
… orders were independently authorized and purchases were for appropriate District purposes for the period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … a nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/17/lansingburgh-central-school-district-purchasing-2017m-173Ossining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials adopted … realistic estimates for expenditures. Formulate a plan to use excess fund balance to benefit District residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176Malone Central School District – Payroll (2017M-278)
… has approximately 2,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $51.8 … Noteworthy Achievements We reviewed all payroll records for 20 employees who were paid approximately $932,000 during … appropriate oversight. We commend District officials for establishing a well-designed system for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/malone-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-278Special Disability Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… officers may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you are permanently disabled because … disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently … for an accidental or performance of duty disability retirement benefit. Police officers who are permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – New Career Plan
… permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but passed a physical examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-disability-benefitsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… withdraw, or you have less than five years of service and do not qualify for a retirement benefit, you should file the … you have at least five years of credited service, and you do not withdraw your membership, make sure to apply for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipSpecial Disability Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… officers may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you are permanently disabled because … disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently … for an accidental or performance of duty disability retirement benefit. Police officers who are permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you are permanently disabled because you contracted HIV(where there may have been exposure to bodily fluids that may have involved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/special-disability-benefitsNewark Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2016M
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine District … The Newark Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Maine and Nanticoke in Broome County, the Towns of Harford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/newark-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2016mNorth Bellmore Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-47)
… financial operations and the use of fund balance for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … with approximately 2,100 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total approximately $50.5 … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for appropriations and unexpended surplus funds. Review fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-47Depew Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-229)
… School District is located in the Towns of Cheektowaga and Lancaster in Erie County. The District, which operates … totaled approximately $41 million. Key Finding The Board and District officials overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets and allowed unrestricted fund balance to exceed the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/depew-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-229Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … officials appropriated fund balance which was not needed to finance operations because of operating surpluses. When … the appropriation of unrestricted fund balance not needed to fund District operations. Ensure that the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-363