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Tompkins County Development Corporation – Board Oversight (2021M-7)
… only $1,000 should have been collected in accordance with the current Board-approved policy. Key Recommendations … have been approved. Corporation officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/21/tompkins-county-development-corporation-board-oversightRetirement System Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e Retirement System Membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retirement-system-membershipEnding Your Membership – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… membership ; If you transfer your membership to another New York State public retirement system; If you retire; or If … or employee with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System. 1 Updated 10/22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ending-your-membershipEnding Your Membership – Police and Fire Plan
… If you do not have at least five years of credited service and seven years have elapsed since you last worked in public … 1 If you are not vested, leave public employment and voluntarily withdraw your membership ; If you transfer … with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System. 1 Updated 10/22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ending-your-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 2090
… earnings limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2023 is $19,729.00. Affected Employees Tier 6 members of ERS … Effective in Administration paychecks dated January 4, 2023 and Institution paychecks dated January 12, 2023. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2090-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2023Opinion 96 - 11
… on own motion) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when selling town real property); (on town board motion in lieu of … (see, e.g., Opn No. 81-5, supra), the town board, when selling unneeded real property, has a fiduciary duty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact models for use by departmental staff. The used vehicles were … more desirable. To determine if buying used mid-sized cars was cost effective, county staff analyzed a sample of … total cost of operating the vehicles by reviewing bills of sale, maintenance records and fuel records. Based on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemBrasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… over the work of the Treasurer, who was responsible for receiving and disbursing cash, signing District checks … the Treasurer filed required annual financial reports for 2017 through 2019. Complete mandatory fiscal oversight … made during our audit period and found that they were for proper District purposes. Key Recommendations Routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-472023 Financial Condition Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… continuing recovery from COVID-19 and economic growth. In this environment, State policymakers increased support for … selected financial, economic, and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcrState Agencies Bulletin No. 1934
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues … increase. Affected Employees Employees represented by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1934-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Association’s use and reporting of foreign fire insurance tax moneys for the period January … Volunteer Firemens Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys 2014M208 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxCUNY Bulletin No. CU-716
… changes. Affected Employees CUNY employees with health insurance coverage through the City of New York Employee Benefits … OSC will automatically implement the bi-weekly health insurance rate changes as requested by the City of New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-716-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting current benefit … coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage available … source, offer them the option of a cash payment in lieu of health benefits. This provides a win-win: you save money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The … Village of CastletononHudson Internal Controls Over Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineLe Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
Determine whether the Le Roy Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/le-roy-central-school-district-2022-110.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. CU-703
CUNY Bulletin No CU703
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-703-new-retirement-arrears-deduction-codes-members-new-yorkCity of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
Determine whether City of Hornell (City) officials provided oversight of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax money.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/hornell-2020-140.pdfVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… segregated critical duties so that one individual does not control all phases of a transaction, or designed … Village also needs to improve internal controls over IT. We found that copies of back-up data are not stored in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… Purpose To request verification of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2012. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency … that the correct return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2012. OSC Actions OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxOpinion 97-23
… companies and ambulance corps often requires compliance with certain minimum service requirements. In such cases, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23