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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026CUNY Bulletin No. CU-277
… for processing the December 2006 Uniform Allowance Payment Affected Employees City University of New York … Nurse Nurse Practitioner Background The Uniform Allowance Payment is authorized pursuant to a City University of New … Date(s) Paychecks dated December 21, 2006 Eligibility and Payment Amounts Refer to the attachment for eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-277-december-2006-uniform-allowance-payment-cuny-titlesAbout the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) administers two … of the largest public retirement systems in the world. The New York State Comptroller is the administrative head …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemAccounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… Operations (GFO), Chapter XII.9.C –Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSI/SSP Check Guidance: A … was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such instances, the vendor must complete an affidavit. The … a decision on the claim. If the banks determine the claim is a valid forgery, a check will be mailed to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksOil Spill Fund
… New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund The Oil Spill Fund protects our air, soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills. Although the Oil Spill Fund plays many roles, its priorities are to: pay for … The Oil Spill Fund protects our air soil and water supplies from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundAccounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Subject: Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors. Reference: Guide to Financial … (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Selecting the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction … Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… expenditures and needed reserves or to reduce District property taxes. Correct accounting records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… of fund balance (approximately $5.5 million each year) in the 2013-14 through 2017-18 budgets as a financing source. … Recommendations Ensure that the District’s fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use surplus funds as … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Tri-Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-17)
… reserve was overfunded by nearly $1.9 million as of June 30, 2019. When unused appropriated fund balance and … surplus balance exceeded the statutory limit each of the last three fiscal years, ranging from 3.2 percentage … reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/tri-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-17Arlington Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-110)
… user accounts were adequately configured and secured. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … 2007 to January 2020. Developed methods to determine who is using each shared user account at a given time. Key Recommendations Regularly review enabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/29/arlington-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-110Irvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… of without Board authorization. The assets included kitchen appliances, exercise equipment and a floor cleaning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire Commissioners … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a District … does not. Key Recommendations Establish controls over hall rental activity. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… was not transparent and comprehensive. Officials did not post: Comprehensive budget-to-actual results in an easily … audit results in a location easy to access. Prepare and post a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31Putnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… general fund balance. Key Findings District officials need to improve budgeting practices to more effectively manage fund balance. Specifically, the … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 32.7 to 42.8 percentage points at the end of the last three fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27Liverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… effectively managed hardware and software inventory to ensure that information technology (IT) assets are … Perform physical inventories of hardware and compare them to inventory records, and review software installed on … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Rochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… 2018-19 adopted budget was realistic and structurally balanced based on historical or known trends. Key Findings … of $27.4 million. The Board failed to adopt a structurally balanced budget and did not follow its fund balance policy … District officials should develop and adopt structurally balanced budgets that: Include realistic estimates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… and review the District’s eligibility requirements to determine if the program is implemented in the most … negotiating with the various unions and individuals to exclude eligibility for health insurance buyouts to employees covered by the District’s same health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsLongwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… $774,499 were more than necessary. We found: The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt written policies to ensure … and procedures for overtime work, including pre-approval of overtime and comp time. Ensure all non-emergency overtime … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department Inc Department officials ensured that financial activity was properly recorded and supported and that money was safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesHammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not develop … program. From July 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024, the District earned $321,316 from its 37 interest bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63