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DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… New York state’s short-term financial condition continues to improve and the state has built on its reserves, but the … broad statutory authority on some spending, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … positive side, a timely budget was enacted and reserves have been strengthened. Areas of concern include the adequacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1908
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the amended state finance law which … that employees fully enrolled in direct deposit must have the option to opt out of receiving a paper pay stub. NYS … All active state employees enrolled in direct deposit must have the ability to gain access to NYS Payroll Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1908-nys-payroll-online-rollout-all-state-employeesDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… signs of business and employment growth that offer reason to believe the Rockaways is on the road to recovery. New York … recovery from the COVID-19 setback,” DiNapoli said. “Jobs have returned, and new businesses are opening, adding … two years we battled through the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, I believe we are on a positive path towards economic growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackOpinion 95-20
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … the nature of the relief sought. If the court is required to decide separate issues in order to grant relief, then … relief is sought in a single petition, some courts have been charging only the filing fee applicable to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Ausable Valley Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-190)
… Key Recommendations Print signed checks after the claims have been audited and approved. Audit and approve claims … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-190Lyons Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2015M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s multiyear planning for the period … $20.3 million. Key Findings District officials have not developed comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. District officials have not formalized plans or criteria for specific reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/lyons-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2015m-337Bellmore Union Free School District – Payroll (2023M-129)
… expenditures exceeded budgeted overtime by $49,576 during the audit period and officials increased the risk that employees may have been paid for unnecessary overtime. We reviewed 169 overtime request forms (forms) and the associated timesheets for five Facilities and Transportation Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/bellmore-union-free-school-district-payroll-2023m-129Lake Placid Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-94)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lake Placid School District (District) officials … not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Assistant Superintendent for Business, Finance and … when investing available funds. Had officials done so, the District might have earned approximately $267,000 more in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-94Brighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
… per diem payments of approximately $9,000 that may have been unnecessary and/or an improper use of District money. The District could have saved up to $17,000 had the Board required the use of lodging that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/13/brighton-fire-district-no-5-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-60Cost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting … achieve cost savings and still provide the right coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health … governments must participate in the cooperative. The total number of covered employees (including retirees but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsEvergreen Charter School – Employee and Independent Contractor Fingerprinting (2016M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s fingerprinting practices for the … School officials allowed employees to be hired and have contact with students prior to receiving fingerprint … clearances and allowed independent contractors to have contact with students without first verifying they held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/09/16/evergreen-charter-school-employee-and-independent-contractorWhite Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for … seek competition for professional services and did not have documentation to support why contract providers were … all professional service contracts. The District did not have adequate documentation to support the payment of certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. P-813
Changes to Tax Methods Used for Special Payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-813.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-750
Rules to Determine Tax Value of Personal Car
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-750.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-526
New form AC-2822 Auth to Certify Payrolls
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-526.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-537
Reall of Pos to Lower Grds Effective 8/6/87
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-537.pdfDryden Central School District - Cash Management (2020M-61)
To determine whether District officials maximized interest earnings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/dryden-2020-61.pdfAppropriated Fund Balance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/appropriated-fund-balance-103117.pdfManaging Travel and Conference Expenses Presentation
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managing-Travel-Conference-Expenses-Presentation.pdfMultiyear Financial Planning Webinar Presentation
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-financial-planning-043020.pdf