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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the … of his proposals, and provide a detailed analysis." … New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsTravel Advisory No. 3
… they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this … should return the unused ticket(s) to the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the … Coverage. In the event of an accident, to be eligible for an insurance claim, the employee renting the car must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and state employees are appropriate … agencies to certify to the Comptroller that claims for payment are just, true and correct and therefore … to, a vendor invoice or a vendor claim and a receiving report. As part of these requirements, the agency certifier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationSagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or … property taxes. Adopt policies and implement plans for how fund balance should be managed and used. Adopt annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Andover Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-145)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/andover-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-145Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the optional sick leave benefit provided by Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public service or within a year … and you’re two months short, your sick leave credit can’t make up the difference. Qualify for a better retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveMore About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… by Article 14 benefits. View your Article 14 plan book for more information. This publication has made reference to … rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planFreeport Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-10)
… of the sampled IT assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Four IT assets with combined costs of … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/freeport-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-10Walton Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-24)
… percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Ten Chromebooks could not be physically … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for establishing and maintaining IT equipment inventory. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/walton-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-24Newfield Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-17)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. Of … total cost of approximately $14,410 were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories of all IT assets were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/newfield-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-17Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit. They must also elect a pension payment option for the payment of their monthly benefit. Read about eligibility and how a PLS is calculated on our Partial Lump Sum Payment page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementValley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the procedures used by the … Union Free School District is located in the Village of Valley Stream, Nassau County. The District, which operates … students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… and District officials to ensure that separation payment calculations are reviewed, approved, accurate and … and adopt procedures to ensure that separation payment calculations are documented, adequately supported, accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationEast Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… The East Aurora Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and Elma in Erie County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,900 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomEast Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… Did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91 percent of tested … retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… Specifically: The Director did not prepare and provide the Principal with an abstract of invoices or a list of checks to document the review and approval. The Principal or other designated official did not review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… Reduce unrestricted fund balance and use excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… The Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides most of the central State Government financial data needed for preparing … the State Comptroller 110 State Street, 9th Floor Albany, NY 12236 Email: finrep@osc.ny.gov Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 … This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewXIII.12 Procedure for Reporting Taxable Employee Expense Reimbursements for Prior Open Tax Years – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… adjustments to an employee’s taxable income for prior tax years in order to comply with Internal Revenue Service … make adjustments to an employee’s taxable wages for prior tax years. This may occur if a Business Unit did not process … in an inaccurate calculation or reporting for the tax year of payment. Process and Document Preparation When a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii12-procedure-reporting-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements-prior-open-tax-yearsCohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The Library, which serves approximately … The Board has not governed and operated the Library in accordance with its charter, its bylaws and the City code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259