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Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… provides this benefit. In these cases, NYSLRS will not allocate a portion of the additional service to the … As a general rule, any additional service will not affect the ex-spouse’s share if the DRO specifies a flat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… billed, unaccounted for money, and unassessed penalties on late payments. The receiver did not create some sewer and … and could not explain why the bank balances presented on the treasurer’s reports for three consecutive months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… supported. They did not always enforce the adopted travel policy when approving $125,028 in travel expenditures. District officials made 107 purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Earnings Limits
… Overview The earnings included in the calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , which is used to … than the limit, it will not be factored into your pension and your employer should not withhold member contributions … earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount is set by federal law and periodically adjusted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… Auditors reviewed 184 tax payments totaling $237,500 and found they were recorded properly and deposited intact but were not always remitted to the … of fund balance was not effective. As a result, general and highway fund balances increased significantly over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsHewlett Bay Fire District
… of our audit was to assess the District’s procedures for procuring professional services and internal controls over information technology for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are approximately $1.78 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other municipalities. Determine if … on her Town time sheets totaling $5,868 that coincided with hours worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not … deposited and reported. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsOppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2017M-240)
… inventories and maintained accurate and complete records for the period July 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background … has approximately 750 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $18.6 … fuel and 341 more gallons of diesel fuel than it accounted for. Key Recommendations District officials should ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/oppenheim-ephratah-st-johnsville-central-school-district-financialOverview – Police and Fire Plan
… salary; Overtime earned in the period used in the FAS;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime earned for each year in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/overviewOverview – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages you earned … overtime earned for each year in the FAS period;* and Longevity payment (maximum of one per FAS year), if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/overviewOverview – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… salary; Overtime earned in the period used in the FAS;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime earned for each year in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/overviewMechanicville City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-93)
… and part of the Towns of Stillwater and Halfmoon in Saratoga County and the Town of Schaghticoke in Rensselaer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/mechanicville-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-93City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… Background The City of Utica is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 61,800. The City is governed by an elected 10-member Common Council and Mayor. During our audit period, the City issued more than 10,000 violations and reported fines and penalties collected of $356,211. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Olean City School District – Financial Management (2016M-210)
… 2016. Background The Olean City School District is located in the City of Olean and the Towns of Olean and Portville in Cattaraugus County. The District, which operates four … Key Findings Appropriated fund balance was not needed in the annual budgets for the past three years because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/olean-city-school-district-financial-management-2016m-210Overview – Career Plan
… earned for each year in the FAS period;* and Longevity payment (maximum of one per FAS year), if earned in the years … pay; Payments made in anticipation of retirement; Lump sum payment for deferred compensation; and Any payments made for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/overviewOverview – New Career Plan
… credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages … months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 members, it is the average of your highest 60 … and Any payments made for time not worked. *For Tier 5 and 6 members, the total amount of overtime and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/overviewBuffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (School) credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported, and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card charges were not always properly approved or adequately … adequate support, officials could not demonstrate that all charges were for School purposes. We reviewed 170 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Village of Savona – Board Oversight (2015M-328)
… Findings The Board approved the Mayor’s appointment of his wife as Clerk-Treasurer and did not segregate the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/10/21/village-savona-board-oversight-2015m-328Town of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… Town of Palermo (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and properly accounted for … $101,121 was purchased without competition. Overpaid a vendor by almost $2,500. Invoices were not compared to … and approved it since 2002. The policy is outdated, does not provide adequate guidance or comply with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… . ( Here is an example .) SWDs can be as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through 6) or as many as eight. They represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-day