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Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… retiree health insurance contribution billing process. The payroll process. Key Findings Officials did not: Properly … $2,092 in premiums for two deceased individuals. Segregate payroll duties or perform supervisory review. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollNorth Merrick Union Free School District - Purchasing (2018M-87)
… (GML) and its purchasing policy when seeking competition for purchases. We selected payments to 22 vendors totaling … followed GML and the District’s purchasing policy for competitive bidding for these purchases. Our audit did not have any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2018m-87Southold Union Free School District - Leave Accruals (2018M-113)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Southold Union Free School District (District) officials … indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Southold Union Free School District Leave Accruals 2018M113 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/07/southold-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2018m-113State Agencies Bulletin No. 1879
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … and January 28, 2021 (Institution). OSC Actions At the request of the New York State Law Enforcement Officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1879-council-82-dues-increaseHermon-DeKalb Central School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-211)
… approved before payment. Noteworthy Achievements Due to the District’s well-designed system of internal controls, we designed our testing to determine whether the District’s control procedures were consistently followed. … the claims audit process. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. … Determine whether claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-211State Agencies Bulletin No. 1983
… Dates Effective for payroll checks dated January 19, 2022 (Administrative) and January 27, 2022 (Institution). OSC Actions At the request of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1983-council-82-dues-increaseArea #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… have a server room while smaller units may place servers next to or under a desk, in a closet, in the middle of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District’s (District) … buyout program is cost-effective. Key Findings Although the District’s health insurance buyout program is generally … could achieve greater savings by modifying the terms of the program. For example, the District should review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsOnondaga County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-8)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether County of Onondaga (County) employees and elected officials … provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 250 total individuals we tested (227 selected employees … or 6 percent of employees tested did not complete the annual SHP Training. Key Recommendation County officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/08/onondaga-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-8Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… are utilizing resources to perform FSPM inspections of residential buildings with three or more dwelling units, … not always performed, as required. Overall, 59 percent of the PM inspections and 51 percent of the FS inspections were not performed. White Plains, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Tier 1 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Ordinary Death Benefit This benefit is equal to 1/12th (8.33 percent) of your last year’s earnings, multiplied by your years of service credit up to 36 years. Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service, but after having become eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-1-death-benefitsRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… For police officers and paid firefighters working for New York State or any municipal employer in the State, … System (PFRS) is mandatory. Employers are responsible for enrolling new employees into PFRS when their employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipMontezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District operations to ensure financial activity was … and reported and money was safeguarded. Key Findings The Board has not: Adopted financial policies or written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… (GFO), Chapter XII.9.C –Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSI/SSP Check Guidance: A vendor … was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such instances, the vendor must complete an affidavit. The … check has been received so the agency can submit a refund of appropriation. Agencies must submit the refunds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… library of webinars available for local officials. The Academy for New York State’s Local Officials … Using online training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… after the maximum service credit allowed has been reached. For your first three years of membership, we use the annual … More than $100,000 6.00% *There may be some exceptions. For example, PFRS members covered by a collective bargaining … being required to contribute. … Special 20 and 25Year Plan for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron pleaded guilty Wednesday in … and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by using a town computer, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-697
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on the processing of payroll deductions for the 2021 CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-697-2021-cuny-charitable-campaignCUNY Bulletin No. CU-724
… information on the processing of payroll deductions for the 2022 CUNY Charitable Campaign, Deduction Code 897. … employees are affected. Effective Dates Payroll deductions for the 2022 CUNY Charitable Campaign will begin in paychecks … Campaign Guidelines An online enrollment process for Deduction Code 897 will be available until December 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-724-2022-cuny-charitable-campaignBeacon City School District – Information Technology (2023M-143)
… did not: Disable 281 unneeded network user accounts of the 1,280 accounts reviewed, the oldest of which was last used to log into the network in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/beacon-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-143