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Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)

… for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims auditor did not … a claim that is not valid and legal. 11 warrants (lists of claims) totaling $464,801 were not included in the claims … reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all claims paid. The claims auditor’s deficiencies with …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 980

… Payroll Bulletin No. 980 regarding the payment of Public Employee Federation (PEF) April 1, 2010 raises has … … April 1 2010 Salary Increase for Employees Represented by the Public Employees Federation PEF …

Bay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)

… totaling $22,899 were made with prior approval, resulting in confirming purchase orders (POs). Key Recommendations …

A Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are … I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you make informed decisions about …

A Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan

… Benefits you will receive if you meet the service and age requirements (service retirement benefits); Benefits you … and Benefits your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public employer or, if eligible, after you leave public employment (death benefits). I am …

Uniondale Union Free School District – Procurement (2016M-195)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s procurement procedures … to allow for verifying that the items and pricing on the invoices matched the contracts or cooperative bids. …

Restrictions – State Police Plan

Restrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… For Tier 6 members, earned compensation that exceeds the Governor’s annual salary is excluded (please refer to our Overtime and Earnings Limits … of overtime that can be included in your FAE calculation is limited to 15 percent of earnings. Certain public safety …

Online and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 (e.g., webinars and tutorials) and other … the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical … The Academy for New York State’s Local Officials   … Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical …

Monticello 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 …

Total Receipts – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… tax revenue source—increased 2.4 percent from the previous year.  … Revenues are affected by economic changes and …

Whitehall Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-159)

… The Whitehall Central School District is located in Washington County. The District is governed by a Board of … benefits costs totaled approximately $10.6 million in the 2012-13 budget. Key Finding We found the District …

Total Receipts – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… in federal and State policies. Tax base is a measure of the State’s ability to generate revenue. A decreasing tax … recorded on a cash basis. See Appendix 3 for a breakdown of State receipts by major source for the past five State … (consumption and use) taxes: Accounted for 34.1 percent of 2023 receipts; and Have increased 21.3 percent since 2019. …

Total Receipts – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… revenue source—increased 28.7 percent from the previous year. … Revenues are affected by economic changes and changes …

IX.8 Overview – IX. Federal Grants

… Amounts received by state agencies that represent a return of monies paid from state appropriated funds are to be … was made. Since all federal fund payments are charged to appropriation/segregation records, any refunds of such … charged when the initial payment was made. Applying the refund reduces the expenditure balance on the …

IX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants

… Project and Activity IDs. OSC will approve transactions as part of their normal business process. Transactions are then …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 978

… has been rescinded. OSC will issue further clarification on the future salary treatment of CSEA employees, as more …

Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments

… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching …

Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs

… You can realize significant savings for your school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy … computers and lights at the end of the day. Install light timers or motion sensors in low-traffic areas. Replace …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1437

… instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2015. Affected Employees Employees who receive … (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified educational assistance benefits that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar … Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided …