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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. Chart Allowable Tax Levy Growth Factors for Local Governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Lump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Lump sum payments should be reported in the month they were earned. Report any lump sum payments under the appropriate earnings code . Lump Sum Payments at … a notification through Retirement Online to fill out the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave Credits Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsX.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… entities in the Statewide Vendor File. add a significant number of vendors at one time. resolve various issues encountered during the registration process. Subsection B of this chapter provides … special use vendor ID The VMU will issue the individual or business a New York State Vendor ID when the submitted data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewGreenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… prevented District officials from ensuring all the ECA clubs’ fundraising activities collections were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/greenwich-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2021m-20NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… Determine whether NFC Development Corporation Corporation officials awarded projects in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… supported. Also, she did not record taking a lunch break on 297 of 315 days, resulting in overtime or extra pay. … our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all … that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for … are outstanding. Key Findings Based on our review, individual significant revenue and expenditure projections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key … $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were excessive. The District’s reported fund balances exceeded its statutory … tax certiorari reserve balance as of June 30, 2019, the District’s recalculated surplus fund balance exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Genesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… with nine providers paid $267,432; and did not monitor for contract compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
… and 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/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Eaton No. 1 Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored … or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic accounting … Determine whether the Eaton No 1 Fire District District officials adequately monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Cameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… if Department controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and … December 31, 2014. Background The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department is located in Steuben County and contracts … with the Towns of Cameron and Rathbone to provide fire protection services. The Department is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overOrange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… financial activity with the current year’s modified budget and the upcoming year’s preliminary budget. Budgets included appropriations for funding District reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its … in the budget. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures over the budgeting process so that proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146West Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… the Treasurer was properly accounting for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May … Company is a volunteer organization that is located in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union … from foreign fire insurance, fundraising activities and donations, and also reported approximately $14,600 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andCaledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s internal controls … located in Livingston County, and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that comprises five elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… and necessary. District officials effectively monitored fuel inventories. Key Findings District officials: Did not … account for 20 and 73 percent of the gasoline and diesel fuel inventories, respectively, totaling $4,433. Expenses for … necessary and supported. Develop procedures to account for fuel inventories. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before retirement age and you have five years of credited service. When you reach retirement age, you will be entitled to a retirement benefit … Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Vested Retirement Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.89 billion, up $159 million compared to the same time last year. “As we head into a new year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… Subject: SFS Imaging and Attachment Guidance; Record Retention for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: Consistent with the … to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 3 - Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims … SFS Imaging and Attachment Guidance Record Retention for Accounts Payable Vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Clean drinking water is a precious resource that we should never take for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protection