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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… Had these services been claimed, the district could have realized revenue totaling about $25,000. District … monitor the payroll and leave accrual process and they have not developed any payroll policies or procedures. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0

Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)

… Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in response to any incident involving a … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken … as “Facilities.”) Our initial audit report, issued on November 18, 2019, sought to determine whether OPWDD was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-follow

Management of Invasive Species

… such as cleaning, drying, and draining watercraft to reduce the spread of AIS. The Department is authorized to … and their role in preventing its spread. The Department does not consistently apply or monitor its permit system to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-species

DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500

… than what the park manager actually remitted; The town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500

Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)

… and third-party vendors (vendors) had access to District bank accounts to withdraw electronic payments. Key … of funds and discontinue allowing vendors to access the bank accounts. Except as specified in Appendix A, District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207

State Police Bulletin No. SP-188

… to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18, represented by the Police … the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will change from .848 to .685 percent of the enrollee’s gross … earnings. Their request also increases the biweekly cap from $48.92 to $52.69 and the annual cap from $1,272.00 to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insurance

Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)

… ranging from $11,100 to $59,700, and are projected to have operating deficits in 2018. Four water districts also … $138,972. Six water districts and one sewer district rely on general fund advances to finance operations, totaling … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated, or planned to initiate, corrective action. … …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259

Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)

… reserve policy and multiyear financial and capital plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs. Key … Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures. Develop and adopt a fund … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81

Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)

… to select professional service providers. Enforce policies on annual accrued leave and periodically reconcile leave balances to ensure employees do not exceed carryover limits. Address the IT … of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92

Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)

… establish compensating controls to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of check disbursements totaling … in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations Segregate the Supervisor’s financial duties or establish sufficient … 1 Refer to our prior audit report, Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192) , issued in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58

State Police Bulletin No. SP-128

… Their request also includes an increase in the biweekly cap to $42.50 and the annual cap to $1,105.00. OSC Actions OSC will change the calculation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-128-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insurance

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-439

… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of 2012 CUNY Pre-Tax Transit rate changes … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify CUNY agencies of 2012 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-439-2012-cuny-pre-tax-transit-rate-changes

State Police Bulletin No. SP-178

… to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by Police … the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will change from .73 to .848 percent of the enrollee’s gross earnings. … request also includes an increase to the biweekly cap from $42.12 to $48.92 and the annual cap from $1,095.00 to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-178-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insurance

State Police Bulletin No. SP-150

… to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by Police … of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62 represented by New York State Police … the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will change from .85 percent to .73 percent of the enrollee’s biweekly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-150-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insurance

Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)

… to cover deficit cash balances in 2017. The County does not have sufficient general fund balance to mitigate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179

School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)

… complete report - pdf] We also issued 10 letter reports in the School Districts of: Baldwinsville Central , … did not provide an adequate amount of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. None of … amount of PE. The PE plan addresses all requirements in the Commissioner’s regulations. … To determine whether the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3

State Agencies Bulletin No. 693

… To notify agencies that the return address on all Direct Deposit Advice statements no longer will be the Office of the State Comptroller name …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statements

Long-Term Expected Contribution Rates – What Every Employer Should Know

… consistently earned a 5.9 percent rate of return annually. On a long-term basis, employers should expect to pay these … rates by retirement system, tier and plan by clicking on the Final Rates links provided on on the About Employer Contribution Rates – Overview page . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/long-term-expected-contribution-rates