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Opinion 90-9
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (delegation of authority to make budget transfers) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-524(3), 5-532; … may not, by resolution or local law, authorize the auditor to audit and order paid certain claims only. VILLAGE LAW, … A village board of trustees may not delegate its authority to make budget transfers between appropriations. VILLAGE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… days prior to the event and are not exempt may be liable for back pay and the value of any benefits that laid-off … to. This liability can be reduced if the employer pays all applicable employees appropriate back pay and benefits … 1,887– about 69% – cited the pandemic as the reason for the Notice. Key Findings We found several areas the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-actTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… four times the 2018 general fund tax levy and 183 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. During the same period, … 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. Although the Town has … fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure that Village resources are safeguarded. Key … 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-92Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… and cash flow in all funds. Develop a sustainable plan to phase out the general fund’s subsidizing of the solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… physical education (PE) classes consistently with the regulations of the Commissioner of the New York State … with PE requirements mandated by State Education Law and regulations. As a result, not all students are receiving the … PE plan addresses all requirements in the Commissioner’s regulations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of check disbursements totaling $1.4 million disclosed three … action. 1 Refer to our prior audit report, Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities … Town of Frankfort Board Oversight 2018M58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58State Agencies Bulletin No. 693
… Purpose To notify agencies that the return address on all Direct Deposit Advice statements no longer will be the … 21, 2007 (Administration) Background The return address on all Direct Deposit Advice statements currently prints: … agency name and payroll office address will now be printed on all Direct Deposit Advice statements effective February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statementsOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7, 2014 of … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. … To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7 2014 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Tier 2 and 3 (Article 11) Members If you retire with an outstanding loan, the annuity portion of your retirement … based on your age, your loan balance at retirement and the type of retirement (service or disability). The loan … would be. Tier 5 and 6 Members If you retire with an outstanding loan, your retirement benefit will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanOperational Advisory No. 3
… other value, the transaction may not be submitted to OSC for processing. Failure to review the budget check status and … Agency Finance Officers are requested to ensure that all individuals who have any Statewide Financial System role …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderCUNY Bulletin No. CU-439
… To notify CUNY agencies of 2012 CUNY Pre-Tax Transit rate changes pursuant to IRS Publication 15-B (2012) Affected … To notify CUNY agencies of 2012 CUNY PreTax Transit rate changes pursuant to IRS Publication 15B 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-439-2012-cuny-pre-tax-transit-rate-changesState Police Bulletin No. SP-178
… 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 biweekly maximum deduction to $48.92, resulting in an annual maximum deduction of $1,272.00. Questions To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-178-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceState Police Bulletin No. SP-150
… Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62 represented by New … Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and in agreement with the New York State Police … Benevlent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. at (518) 462-7448. Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-150-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… compliance with fire protection contracts (contracts) and lease agreements. Key Findings The Company Board did not … with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is an increased risk that … policies or procedures. Properly prepare a budget and present it to the Towns or audit the Company’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Candor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… leave accruals and usage were not always recorded properly or in accordance with collective bargaining agreements … and in accordance with CBAs, employment contracts or Board resolutions. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsHamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Investment Program (2023M-116)
… BOCES may have earned $448,000 in investment income, or $343,000 more than the $105,000 earned during our audit … Law (GML) Section 39. Solicit interest rate quotes or invest available funds in financial institutions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/22/hamilton-fulton-montgomery-board-cooperative-educational-services-investmentTown of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)
… documentation such as detailed receipts, weigh tickets or itemized invoices. The Town may have saved approximately … with our recommendations and indicated they planned to, or have taken, corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113Town of Cobleskill – Budgeting (2023M-138)
… of the $424,000 of fund balance that the Board planned to use to fund projected deficits was not used and unrestricted fund balances increased to levels between 100 and 179 percent of the 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/01/town-cobleskill-budgeting-2023m-138Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed 10 deposits totaling $52.9 million. All 10 deposits we reviewed were properly receipted, deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21