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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-324
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-324-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… possible has been fulfilled," said DiNapoli. "Failing to ensure that school bus drivers are properly trained and … year upon us, superintendents and school boards need to act quickly to address their district's shortcomings identified in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementOpinion 91-30
… 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law relative to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees … (General Municipal Law, §800[3]) and is also deemed to have an interest in any contract of a corporation of which … or as a member of a board, has the power or duty to: (a) negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… of moneys by more than one municipal corporation pursuant to a municipal cooperation agreement. Banking Law Section 107-a requires a bank or trust company to provide a pledge of assets or other security for public … under certain conditions. Additional statutes that relate to banking include: GML Section 5-a authorizes local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsDiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… week of July 30 after six years of service. "My thanks go to Vicki Fuller, during whose tenure the Fund has reached a … our target rate," DiNapoli said. "The Fund is fortunate to have Anastasia Titarchuk, who brings a wealth of experience to the position and has proven her skill and knowledge over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … found that 19 claims totaling $32,320 were cashed prior to board approval. Auditors also found four claims totaling … weaknesses in the college’s use of a computerized program to maintain records of tuition and fee billings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Currently, there is no statutory authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are … not establish adequate online banking internal controls to ensure sufficient protection of the district’s assets. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-262
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases … Worker (CUNY) Background The rate increases are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s Consent Determination … and 1/01/05. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To increase the hourly rate(s), the agency must submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-262-retroactive-rate-increases-maintenance-workers-cunyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… The city’s outlook has improved, a result of some good fortune and more proactive planning, but it can do more to prepare for ongoing uncertainty and boost its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, … will receive AUC tax revenue based on a proportion of AUC product sales within the county. OSC is not responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucWest Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over the Treasurer’s activities for the … accounts. The Board did not establish a credit card policy to describe proper credit card usage, dollar limits for purchases or documentation required to be maintained to support credit card purchases. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and … 2015-16. Appropriated fund balance was not always needed to finance operations because the District had a total of … deposit forms. The Board did not appoint a faculty auditor to reconcile the central treasurer’s records with the ECA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraOrdinary Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries of active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a monthly pension benefit.The first $50,000 of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-death-benefitCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt totaling $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Ordinary Death Benefit – Career Plan
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries of active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a monthly pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/ordinary-death-benefitCity of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the adequacy of the procurement of audit … they did not use a request for proposal (RFP) process to solicit written proposals for audit services. The City does not have an audit committee to oversee and evaluate the CPA firm’s work. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238Ordinary Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries of active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a montly pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ordinary-death-benefitCUNY Bulletin No. CU-580
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Rate … of Mechanics Background The rate increases are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s Consent Determination … 03/09/2017. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To increase the hourly rate(s), the agency must submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-580-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-302
… Purpose To notify agencies of the change in the deduction calculation … is incorrect) and/or other reportable earnings are added to the employee’s taxable gross wages after the issuance of … in a calendar year. Currently, the biweekly amount to be recovered per pay period is manually calculated at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-302-change-deduction-calculation-routine-deduction-code-582Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he … Recommendations Work to seek recovery of misappropriated funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59