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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (Ulster County) The board did not always comply with … decisions to the library’s committee and by ensuring funds were properly invested. Village of Suffern – Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… maintained or that it received written financial reports to manage operations or ensure bank reconciliations were … 2022. The board also did not properly audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that auditors … were not always supported or authorized prior to payment. Auditors reviewed 171 disbursements totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … whether the remaining 91 million gallons was consumed by residential customers, used for municipal purposes or lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the … today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund investment return was 951 for the state fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you are vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. Vesting is automatic; you don’t need to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/becoming-eligible-benefitOpinion 95-9
… a year of firefighting service may not be granted pursuant to General Municipal Law, §217(c)(v) to active volunteer firefighters for attending meetings of … award program established by a fire district pursuant to article 11-A of the General Municipal Law (§214 et seq .): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1975
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … the following Budget bulletin the minimum hourly wage is to increase as noted: Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin … increased for seasonal and other non-statutory positions to: $15.00 for State employees whose job location is within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1975-december-2021-increase-minimum-wageLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… for local governments. Education and Employee Benefits Account for Half of Local Expenditures Local expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – State Police Plan
… Once you have accrued five years of credited service, you are vested. This means you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/becoming-eligible-benefitXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.1
… is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1949.3 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing … Date, and the original Hours/Units/Amount as a negative value. Enter the corresponding New 2.5x Earns Code, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19491-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… determined the board did not establish adequate controls to safeguard fixed assets. In addition, the treasurer did not submit required annual financial reports to the State Comptroller’s Office. Town of North Elba – Cash … highway superintendent did not maintain a complete and up-to-date inventory of department assets. Auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the demand for services is especially high, being the most populous municipality in the country by far with more than eight million residents. … including for programs funded with one-time aid . In September 2023 , OSC highlighted where the City does and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolCopenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … the Towns of Denmark, Champion, Harrisburg and Pinckney to provide fire protection services, is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesTown of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period … could not provide an accurate monthly accountability to reconcile the Court’s cash assets and outstanding … cash on hand and on deposit in the bank should be compared to a listing of Court liabilities. Differences should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Cayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the College’s internal controls over Information … The College does not have a complete, centralized and up-to-date inventory record of software that the College currently owns. There is no formalized plan to review machines for installed software. The College could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/14/cayuga-county-community-college-information-technology-2013m-291Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements for … Board adopted a policy granting check signing authority to seven Library staff members and officials, thereby … diminishing an important segregation of functions designed to help ensure that Library funds are disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Rhinebeck Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District officials’ management of extra-classroom … did not adopt an adequate extra-classroom activity policy to provide comprehensive guidance for District officials and students. The Board did not appoint a faculty auditor to ensure that receipts were issued, disbursements were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/22/rhinebeck-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-135Smithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review capital projects for the period July 1, 2014 … in the capital fund for several years, dating back to September 2012. Key Recommendations Ensure that all … estimated cost. Require the capital project administrator to submit periodic reports that show actual revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Moravia Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if cafeteria operations were properly managed … productions when planning future meals, which contributed to the cost of producing a meal exceeding the price charged. … revenues and potentially decreasing expenditures to a level that allows the fund to be self-sustaining, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/moravia-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-4