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Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… Under Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive service … Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your sick leave credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … The Campbell-Savona Central School District was authorized to issue debt totaling $3,250,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… Patches update software programs and could help protect systems running those programs from … are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit unpatched software. Additionally, when … technical support or bug and security fixes (patches) for those versions. Without ongoing updates, security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… a comprehensive written investment policy as required by New York State General Municipal Law Section 39 until the end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the District’s fund balance and reserves. … As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: … period that gave the impression that the District would have operating deficits totaling $38 million when it actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2024 for local … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns and fire …
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 … For members of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsX.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Statewide Vendor File. An agency must register a vendor at the time of contract award if the vendor is not already … Statewide Vendor File. add a significant number of vendors at one time. resolve various issues encountered during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewGreenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… accounted for. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that ECA funds were adequately safeguarded or that … properly accounted for. The faculty auditor did not adhere to the District’s ECA policy, which resulted in insufficient … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
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)
… agreements and found: Officials did not verify or confirm the 18 businesses that agreed to create or retain a total of 96 positions actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling …
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)
… should: Consider automating the time keeping system to reduce calculation errors. Obtain proper approved time sheets prior to paying employees. Ensure overtime is approved prior to employees working overtime and monitor lunch breaks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mSidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… reported fund balances exceeded its statutory limit in all three fiscal years. After adding back unused … and reduce them to reasonable levels, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable statutes. Reduce surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop …
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)
… Review and revise policies, and adopt additional policies, to address current operations and needs, and ensure adopted policies are communicated to staff and enforced. Ensure a thorough, independent review of disbursements occurs prior to payment to verify that disbursements are adequately …
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)
… related to the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop a comprehensive …
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)
… maintained or that it received written financial reports to manage operations. Ensure bank reconciliations were … for 2020 through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we … $116,846 (56 percent) had one or more exceptions. Adhere to statutory requirements by seeking competition when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… payroll including affixing the Treasurer’s signature to checks with limited oversight. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71eLearning Videos and Resources
… of Deposit (CD) Accounts – New Resources from this Video NYS Abandoned Property Law Industry Handbooks Due Diligence Requirements Contact Reports Processing Unit at [email protected] Due … Resources from this Video Due Diligence Requirements NYS Abandoned Property Law Industry Handbooks U.S. Securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesWebster Public Library - Board Oversight (2018M-125)
… financial and IT policies. Key Recommendations Audit all claims, including private funds claims, before payment. …
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)
… accuracy of the compensation paid and benefits provided to employees. Noteworthy Achievements District officials have … established adequate procedures over the payroll function to ensure that compensation paid and benefits provided to employees are accurate. We analyzed 35,236 checks totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42Operational Advisory No. 15
… of Outstanding Cash Advances J – Closing a Cash Advance For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/15-gfo-update-cash-advances