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Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of … were not prepared monthly or properly prepared for all bank accounts. Key Recommendations Maintain complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22New GASB Standards
… annual financial statements. GASBS 101 is an update to GASBS 16 and requires the State to consider other types of compensated leave such as holiday, … entity. The cooperation of all reporting entities staff to ensure proper enrollment in the reporting system as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of … to defraud the pension system. I thank the New York State Police and Dutchess County District Attorney Grady for their … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S Robertson 63 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemState Government Accountability - Special Reports
… Transportation Authority: Homeless Outreach Programs on MTA Properties, July 2019 Homeless Veterans in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/state-government-accountability-special-reportsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… than the price offered on state centralized contracts. The rate could be characterized as price gouging had the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearOverpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… $1.9 million in Medicaid overpayments to Cabrini Medical Center. The overpayments occurred because a billing company … Interest Department of Health: Overpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (2011-S-8) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and DOE Chancellor’s Regulations (City Regulations) provide additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety plan and DOE’s schools must develop school-specific emergency response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followContract Advisory No. 23
… to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) Guidance : As referenced in the Guide to … of Contracts (BOC) uses the Authorized Signature Form ( AC 1782-S ) to validate signatures on contracts, amendments, … a new signatory, State agencies must submit an original AC 1782-S to OSC’s BOC. The agency head or designee must sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… added to the reserves during the fiscal year. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… when including unused appropriated fund balance and funds improperly held in the debt reserve. Did not … through budgetary entries and could have used reserve funds to pay for related expenditures, but instead paid these expenditures with current years’ funds. Recommendations The audit report includes five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Hammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… when they used reserves funds totaling $1.6 million. In addition, they exceeded the voter-approved funding level … Accumulated excessive balances totaling about $600,000 in three reserves. Did not budget to fund reserves. From … July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, more than $1.5 million in fiscal year-end unbudgeted transfers were made to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Village of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … Section 4-408. The 2019 fiscal year audit was completed in May 2023, subsequent years have not been audited. Ensure … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, revenue and expenditure accounting entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, timely accounting records and water, sewer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely … took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability. Key … Determine whether Chautauqua County County officials adopted realistic budgets routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111State Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… of tax withheld from their paychecks. The IRS Withholding Calculator or other withholding calculators can help … return in order to maximize the benefit provided by the calculator. This tool allows employees to enter income, … Withholding Allowance Certificate). The IRS Withholding Calculator can be accessed at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… type of data traversing the network; Requiring an access password for users and enabling the most secure encryption … (currently WPA2 or WPA3); Changing the administrative password (used by the administrator to set up the wireless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $183.5 Billion
… 22.2% Non-US Equities -0.5% 11.2% Private Equity 9.2% 7.5% Real Estate 10.4% 6.4% TIPS* 3.3% 5.2% Global Equities 4.4% 4.9% Absolute Return Strategies 5.9% 3.5% Non-Core Fixed Income** N/A 1.1% Opportunistic Alternatives 7.0% 0.7% Real Assets** N/A 0.2% *Treasury Inflation-Protected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1835-billionThe Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to the ex-spouse. If the member is already receiving a pension benefit at the time the final DRO is submitted, the … to a retroactive distribution, the DRO must clearly state that intent, note the specific retroactive date, and … There is no minimum retirement age when members in active State service must retire. If the member is not in active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-payments