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Restrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… is limited to 15 percent of earnings. Certain public safety overtime: Your employer reports pensionable overtime … in your pensionable earnings. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid to you by a public entity and … This includes special duty assignments that involve public safety work that is directed and paid for by your employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/restrictionsOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and tutorials) and other self-study packages to meet the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical way to … Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical way to train staff and will allow local governments and school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… District officials did not: Seek competition for 16 of 20 professional service providers paid approximately $1.42 … by the District’s purchasing policy. Ensure that purchases of goods and services totaling $22,899 were made with prior … the District’s procurement policy that requires the use of request for proposals to solicit professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212Monticello Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-2)
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit each of the last three fiscal years by 12.3 to 16.3 percentage points. As of June 30, 2019, the District overfunded one reserve by … reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/10/monticello-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-2Whitehall Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established … in Washington County. The District is governed by a Board of Education which comprises nine elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/16/whitehall-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payPayroll Bulletins
… of New York Housing and Community Renewal Other Bulletins Payroll Improvement Project State Police State University of … Payroll Bulletins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletinsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Southwestern Central School District and the Warsaw Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts audited) totaling $1.8 million and did not … obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts audited) totaling $443,734. Holland Patent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… A special plan allows for retirement after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee is considering a promotion to a … is generally not creditable in PFRS special plans. Members of PFRS should be made aware that a civilian or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersIslip Fire District – Capital Assets (2020M-3)
… officials maintain and monitor accurate inventory records to safeguard District assets. Key Findings District officials … not maintain accurate and consistent capital asset records to ensure District assets were monitored and safeguarded. … assets totaling $36,809. District officials were unable to locate seven of 50 assets totaling $7,360. Scuba gear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-capital-assets-2020m-3Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… did not accurately calculate longevity payments for 26 of the 32 (81 percent) employees that we reviewed. As a result, 26 employees were underpaid a total of $9,214 in longevity for separations payments during our … District service are calculated according to the terms of the CBAs. Ensure CBAs include language for longevity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 74 claims totaling approximately $3 … did not contain documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims auditor, who is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… when procuring professional services and insurance coverage from 10 vendors totaling $310,212. They also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… appropriations, which exceeded expenditures by an average of $2.1 million or 11.3 percent annually, or a cumulative total of more than $6.3 million or 11.3 percent from 2015-16 … fund balance ranged between 8.7 and 11.1 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… and apply the Treasurer’s signature to checks at the time of printing, without direct supervision. The Treasurer did … for auditing claims by establishing the office of county auditor or the office of county comptroller, in accordance with law. Direct the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Richfield Springs Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-140)
… Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly. Key Findings Fixed asset and disposal policies … Board approval. Key Recommendations Establish a threshold for inventorying and recording fixed assets and update … Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/richfield-springs-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-140Tuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… We reviewed 10 professional service providers paid a total of $422,677 and found the District did not seek competition … an investigator $7,813 more than the Board-approved rate of $45,000. We examined invoices from 20 vendors totaling … totaling $23,678 without obtaining the required number of quotes. Key Recommendations Use competitive methods to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… financial operations. Adequately monitored the Treasurer’s books and records to ensure the timely submission of required … audit of the Treasurer’s books and records, as required by law. Key Recommendations Strengthen the control environment by developing, adopting and implementing written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) Auditors … not balanced or are not reasonable. The city’s tax levy of $6,047,472 also exceeds the allowable tax levy limit by … to adopt a budget that included a levy in excess of the tax levy limit. Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits