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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1697
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2019 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6 Background In accordance … Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under … (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $280,000 for the 2019 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1697-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedSidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… with our findings and recommendations and indicated they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Opinion 92-49
… constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive … the proposed recreational trail would constitute a park for the provisions of law relating to the holding of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… complied with policies for administering sabbatical and other paid leave. Background Policies regarding sabbaticals and other paid leave are set by SUNY's Board of Trustees and … Albany complied with policies for administering sabbatical and other paid leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… required. (Refer to Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… success story. It is meeting the growing consumer demand for healthy, easy-to-prepare dinner options that arrive at … results and shows significant potential as demand for online meal services increases. We’re proud to help this New York business expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimTown of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of … maintained. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Commack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Glen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… provided adequate oversight over financial activity and ensured receipts were deposited and disbursements were supported and authorized. Key Findings … The Board did not properly authorize health insurance benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… ensured fund balances and reserves were reasonable for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … in Broome County and one town in Tioga County. Enrollment for 2016-17 was 686 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $17.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in … court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1549
… file from PEF for deduction code 392, Transamerica Life Insurance. Affected Employees Employees who previously … in payroll deduction for Transamerica (voluntary) Life Insurance offered through PEF Effective Date(s) Institution … Benefits Program and Univers Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company have each sent letters to affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1549-payroll-deductions-discontinued-transamerica-life-insurance-offeredDiNapoli Statement on the Passing of His Father Nicholas DiNapoli
… be made in his name to: Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Blvd. Woodbury, NY 11797. As we experienced during dad's last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-statement-passing-his-father-nicholas-dinapoliTown of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024 Understanding the Program The Supervisor, as chief … records. We reviewed all 15 asset and liability accounts recorded in the accounting records for the general fund, … determined that 12 accounts were overstated by a combined total of $894,197 and eight accounts were understated by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced today to serve five years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … man who stole nearly $22000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced today to serve five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksEast Meadow Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-332)
… financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2015. Background The East Meadow Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/east-meadow-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-332State Agencies Bulletin No. 2300
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2025 maximum salary limit for ORP and VDC plan members. … and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $350,000 for the 2025 calendar year. Effective Dates: Effective beginning Administration paychecks dated January 9, 2025 and Institution paychecks dated January 15, 2025. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2300-maximum-salary-limit-members-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary