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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… a risk assessment and ensures proper internal controls are in place and working; performs an annual update on the risk … analyzing risk assessment findings and recommends changes for strengthening internal controls and reducing identified … Functions," State Education Department "Getting the Most Out of Your Internal Audit Function [pdf]," Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… that a careful review of claims will occur before public funds are disbursed. As the old saying goes, "the buck stops …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionAgency Financial Reporting Package
… the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to gather data-in-process which has not been entered into the Statewide … Financial System (SFS) as of the closing date specified in each area. The State's accounting and financial reporting … is required to ensure full and proper disclosure in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageOpinion 2001-2
… (point accumulation required in order to be credited with one year of firefighting service); (participation in … upon accumulation of points in another category) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): (1) A service award program … responses a prerequisite for the award of points for other categories of activities? Section 217(c) of the GML provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1894
… or by the Governor for military service related to the war on terror. Each MOU calls for a recalculation of Military … regarding benefits may be directed to the Department of Civil Service. Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1894-2021-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1994
… (full and part-time), hourly, and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, GSEU, Council 82, PBANYS, NYSCOPBA, UUP, … extended the Military Leave Benefits through 12/31/2022 in response to the continuing need for New York State employees in the National Guard and Reserves to be activated federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1994-2022-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to … inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the employee’s State service. If the former employee is doing … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesWhat to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Note: Do not take contributions from any overtime that is not reported. Continue to report normal salary. Public … payments *As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid by a public entity and meets other requirements must be reported, and is pensionable. If you have questions, visit our Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-reportSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… participation in tax sheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an employee is receiving paid Workers’ … participation in tax sheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an employee is receiving paid Workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… or New York State law, will be rejected. Reasons for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to … Security Act (ERISA), the Retirement Equity Act of 1984 and certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) … (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that provide for pension distributions at the earliest eligibility age do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… and Climate Solutions program. “Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing investors, but the worldwide … pension fund will continue our leadership on the issue of climate change and take advantage of the opportunities created by the global transition to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2379
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … for processing taxable Educational Assistance Benefits for 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who receive Employer paid … paid qualified Educational Assistance benefits that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2025 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2379-educational-assistance-benefits-2025Village of Hilton - Financial Management (2020M-31)
… plan that included the need and optimal funding level for each reserve. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures, and which appropriate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/05/village-hilton-financial-management-2020m-31A Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e A Message …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 75d and 75e A Message …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before … had devastating health economic and social consequences In New York the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical … to ensure they complied with the agency’s standards for delivering services to seniors. A random sample of 53 … instances where providers failed to meet DFTA’s standards for delivering timely services to 18 of the clients (34%). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a … DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, not-for-profit organizations and county government employees to … to individuals with disabilities and families as they plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
New York States Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York State Comptrollers Office
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report … Incorporated (GHI) established adequate controls over the payment of scaling and root planing procedures and … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-follow