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One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The one-year FAE includes eligible payments earned in the 12 months right before you retire. The types of payments … in the one-year FAE exceed the average of the previous 12-month period by more than 20 percent, the amount above 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… The Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District is located in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board … claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with District policy and Education Law. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… today: “New York City’s 2024 budget increased spending to address growing demand for services using stronger than … resources. Federal aid and policy guidance are needed to assist the growing burden on the city. “As budget gaps … years, the city will need to continue to show fiscal discipline and improve transparency about the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… regarding expedite requests. In certain limited cases, an agency may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. In these limited situations, the agency must be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsMcLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… were filed. The Board did not approve disbursements prior to payment, but as a result of our audit, District officials implemented a … to ensure Board approval. We commend them for taking prompt corrective action. The Treasurer did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… whether District officials sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Noteworthy … complied with New York State General Municipal Law and has established adequate procedures to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. We reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Clinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… four former employees were overpaid a combined total of $10,089 and three former employees were underpaid a combined total of $403. Key Recommendations Implement an independent review and approval of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44DiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1355
… 2014. Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational … further information. OSC Actions OSC has created Control D-report NPAY758 (Educational Assistance Reported to OSC). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1355-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1199
… calendar year 2012. Legal Reference Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first … the taxable amount through Time Entry, use the Earn Code EDA and enter the following information into the Time Entry … last date of the pay period Earnings Code Amount: Enter EDA Enter the taxable amount (that exceeds $5,250) For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1199-educational-assistance-benefitsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-229
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2015 Discretionary Award. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Professional Services Negotiating Unit (PSNU) – BU08 who meet the eligibility criteria and are selected by the campus … To provide agency instructions for processing the 2015 Discretionary Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-229-2015-discretionary-award-psnu-employees-represented-unitedAlbany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… did not: Monitor collections received in the main office to ensure all collections were accounted for or deposited in … $914,291 (99 percent of total collections remitted to the business office) were not deposited timely . For … days after they were received. Monitor State aid payments to ensure all available revenue was received, recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… of the Board, not supported, not audited or they resulted in overpayments. Key Recommendations Maintain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… established adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and … not establish adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and … and adopt policies and procedures addressing key network user access controls, such as user account management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… Objective Determine whether Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District (District) officials secured user account … audit school kiryas joel village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andV.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
The Product ChartField is used to record revenue or expenses related to agencyprovided goods or services at a more detailed level than statewide eg revenueexpenses related to specific fees fines or licenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… spending to maintain current service levels for students, seniors, parks, sanitation, and healthcare given recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetGreenburgh Central School District – Tax Certiorari Reserve (2023M-163)
… However, District officials did not develop procedures to ensure: Tax certiorari judgments were adequately … of the District’s tax certiorari reserve funds provided to the Board contained all information required by District … or necessary. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to ensure adequate and reliable records to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/greenburgh-central-school-district-tax-certiorari-reserve-2023m-163Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial … in Cattaraugus County. The Company, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors per its bylaws, provides … did not review bills or approve disbursements prior to payment. Company officials did not maintain accurate records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mResources for Local Officials
… and Reporting Manuals Adult-Use Cannabis Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officials