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DiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details … fees, consumers should still ask whether the fees apply when purchasing a gift card. Under the Federal Credit Card … card. These include charging: a service fee when the card is purchased; a dormancy fee if the gift card is not used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New … nearly $15 million from unused gift cards. Taking a minute to read the terms when purchasing or receiving gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… To do so, the board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects, monitor the projects to ensure … $2.3 million. While the corporation received grant funds for two projects, officials relied on lines of credit (LOCs) to provide cash flow for several years. The corporation’s ability to pay off the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Skaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… adequately segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established … online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and processing transactions. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in … review of separation payment calculations was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Onondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… (Department) collection, disbursement and enforcement of restitution, fees and surcharges were adequately designed … and disbursement procedures. Disburse more than $60,000 in restitution payments to crime victims. Key Recommendations … procedures to disburse undistributed restitution payments in a timely manner. County officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Challenging a Determination – Police and Fire Plan
… Albany, New York area. … Police and Fire Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – En-Con Police Officers Plan
EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… New York area. … Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Career Plan
… in the Albany, New York area. … Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – New Career Plan
… the Albany, New York area. … New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Article 14 Benefits
… in the Albany, New York area. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/challenging-determinationXIII.5 Alternatives to the State Travel Card – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… The State pays the vendor directly through the SFS AP module. Using OGS travel agents and transportation … The State pays the vendor directly through the SFS AP module. Issuing a travel advance as outlined previously in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii5-alternatives-state-travel-cardNorthport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-167)
… totaling $5,767 were not recorded in the accounting records and were not deposited in the bank and collections of $845,258 were missing key support. Records to support transactions totaling $134,449 were … ECA external audits resulted in qualified opinions because records were not adequate to permit an audit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-extra-classroomState Agencies Bulletin No. 254
… Refer to Payroll Bulletin 227 for a complete list of CSEA rates. To calculate CSEA dues for a percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/254-csea-union-dues-code-201-and-agency-shop-fee-code-212-employeesArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… from ransomware, hardware failure or human error, for example, could significantly curtail a local government’s … of your local government’s or school’s operations. Some best practices relating to IT contingency planning include: … quickly and effectively following an IT disruption. Some best practices relating to backup procedures include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school audits were issued. Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Albany County) The … were adequately supported, properly approved, and for a school-related purpose. Without adequate oversight, the … adequate oversight. Auditors identified $41,000 in payroll payments to 12 employees that were either inaccurate or not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… reported and reconciled. The President and Executive Committee did not provide adequate oversight to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements