Search
DiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … 31 had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent in three years. Levy growth was capped at 2 percent for these … due to inflation above 2 percent in recent years. Chart List of Tax Levy Growth Factors Report Under Pressure: Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and … on company activities and manipulating company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… during the audit period. There were no recommendations in this audit. Town of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations … record, deposit, remit and report all collections received in a timely and accurate manner. The board did not annually … was arrested and charged with falsifying business records in the first degree, corrupting the government in the fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… accurately record, remit and report detailed clerk fees for 21 of the 24 months reviewed; deposit clerk fees and real … supported, properly authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes or properly reported to the board. … totaling $1.7 million and determined: none were reviewed for sufficient budget appropriations, which could result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Payroll calculation errors cost the district $3,638. In addition, errors totaling $9,100 occurred with manual … only paying for transportation for students that lived in the district. Auditors requested documentation for 300 … that documentation for 93 of those students were missing. In addition, auditors found deficiencies, such as no proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… and monitor building access accounts and badges used to access District buildings. Accounts and badges that are … did not have an adequate process for granting access to non-employees. Almost half of the active building access … 209 building access accounts and badges. Granted access to 39 individuals participating in continuing education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andWebster Public Library - Board Oversight (2018M-125)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not: … other claims before payment. Provide adequate oversight of private funds. Adopt sufficient financial and IT policies. … sufficient financial information, including details of private funds. Library officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/09/07/webster-public-library-board-oversight-2018m-125Syosset Central School District - Payroll (2018M-42)
… paid and benefits provided to employees. Except for minor deficiencies discussed with District officials, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42Full- and Part-Time Service Credit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Part-Time Employment Service credit may be prorated for Tier 1 members employed on a less than full-time basis. For Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members, part-time employment is … to us. … Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section383a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/full-and-part-time-service-creditFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Part-Time Employment Service credit may be prorated for Tier 1 members employed on a less than full-time basis. For Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members, part-time employment is … and salary to us. … EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/full-and-part-time-service-creditOperational Advisory No. 15
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) has added various Sections in Chapter VII, Section 10 of the Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/15-gfo-update-cash-advancesSocial Security Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/social-security-adjustmentXV.9 Revenue Classifications – XV. End of Year
… entries must be received no later than the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv9-revenue-classificationsOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information; defining information … agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information defining information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 316
… To explain the direct deposit cancellation procedure for inactive employees. Affected Employees Employees with a … leave, terminated or deceased who have not had a paycheck for three pay periods. Effective Date Administration checks … direct deposit when an employee has been inactive for three full payroll periods. The direct deposit end date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/316-cancellation-direct-deposit-inactive-employeesGananda Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through … Background The Gananda Central School District is located in Wayne County and is governed by the Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/gananda-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-62Long Beach City School District – Controls Over Cash Receipts (2016M-145)
… of our audit was to assess controls over cash receipts for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $132.4 … Key Recommendation Develop written policies and procedures for handling cash receipts. … Long Beach City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/long-beach-city-school-district-controls-over-cash-receipts-2016m-145State Agencies Bulletin No. 1714
… Retirement Plans page must be updated for employees with a Payroll Status of Active, Leave of Absence, Leave with Pay, … exist). Insert a row in the Coverage section and enter the payroll period begin date in the Deduction Begin Date … regarding the PayServ entry should be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … To provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1714-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcState Agencies Bulletin No. 1627
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to … . Questions regarding the PayServ entry can be directed to the Payroll Retirement Mailbox. … To provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1627-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcState Agencies Bulletin No. 1539
… VDC 6PCT Effective Date(s) Effective December 29, 2016 for paychecks dated January 25, 2017 (Administration) Effective January 5, 2017 for paychecks dated February 2, 2017 (Institution) … in PayServ between: January 6, 2017 and January 13, 2017 for checks of January 25, 2017 (Admin.). January 13, 2017 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1539-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdc