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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 percent, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation … must cope with extremely limited growth for property taxes to stay within the tax cap,” said DiNapoli. “Low inflation … financial choices.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Beacon City School District – Information Technology (2023M-143)
… potentially be compromised or used for malicious purposes. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … the oldest of which was last used to log into the network in October 2017 as of September 21, 2021. The accounts … Recommendations Disable unneeded network user accounts in a timely manner and periodically review network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/beacon-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-143Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently … and the beneficiary is your spouse at the time of death, he or she will be eligible to receive half of the COLA amount you would have been entitled to receive. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentEast Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total individuals we tested (101 selected employees … 15 employees or 15 percent of employees tested and the nine Board members did not complete the annual SHP Training. Additionally, the District excluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionCommunity Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… an adequate audit of the Treasurer’s books is performed, in compliance with Company bylaws. Officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93State Agencies Bulletin No. 1974
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1974-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1888
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87 and 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1888-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… as a separate advisory committee or a combination of the two a district resident or nonresident Who does not … employees or service providers (see Avoiding conflict of interest ) Resources "Audit Committee Charter Guidance [pdf]," Office of the State Comptroller (includes audit committee charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeHudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… Background The Hudson City School District is located in Columbia County. The District is governed by the Board of … disbursements and that such disbursements are made in accordance with the grant requirement guidelines. Ensure … documented, accurately allocated and correctly reported in accordance with grant-funding criteria. … Hudson City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324Genesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine certain County procurement practices for the period January 1, 2014 through June 12, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Selected Personal Service Contracts
… The first was a contract with BDO Consulting (BDO) for integrity monitoring of ESDC's expansion and renovation … were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the BDO and Adrienne Driben personal service … the contracts with these two personal service contractors for nearly $3.9 million were necessary, appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… when their employment begins. This plan (Section 381-b of New York State Retirement and Social Security Law) covers every member and officer of the New York State Division of State Police, which falls under New York State’s Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipTier 1 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… up to 36 years. Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service, but after having become eligible to retire, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-1-death-benefitsKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… (District) officials secured user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard personal, private and … did not adequately secure user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andBaldwin Union Free School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-17)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Baldwin Union Free School District (District) employees and Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/10/06/baldwin-union-free-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-trainingAvoca Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-19)
… Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual … was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 20 total individuals we tested (15 selected employees … and all five Board members), four employees or 27 percent of employees tested and the five Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/avoca-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23Retroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… and Employer Services Bureau a copy of the legal document for review. You will be charged for the employer portion of this adjustment in a future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… Of 97 disbursements tested totaling $1.13 million, seven disbursements totaling $568,648 lacked adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Contract Advisory No. 24
… Pay Discounts have the ability to save the State money and can benefit the vendor community by improving cash flow. … Clearing House (ACH) payments when negotiating discounts and contract terms with vendors. GFO, Chapter XII, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesCaribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… — including New York’s own Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress. Caribbean Americans come together …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022