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Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… An ex-spouse may be entitled to a portion of a retiree’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) , not as an option beneficiary, but as part of the overall distribution from the retiree’s monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… budget balance for the city. Fueled by a record level of personal income taxes ($14.9 billion) and corporate taxes … a $500 million deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. … budget also restores previous cuts and cements a number of new programs and investments in important services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetOperational Advisory No. 31
… with the Statewide Financial System (SFS), the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) removed agency dollar … Approval and Budget Check, it runs against the Bureau of State Accounting Operations’ (BSAO) established risk … must attach all supporting documentation at the time of transaction submittal or posting in SFS (i.e. bulkload …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeWayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… never receive the payments to which they are entitled. 24 of the 26 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected … In addition, officials did not maintain a complete list of unsatisfied restitution orders or maintain sufficient … legal basis, the Department removed victims from its list of unsatisfied restitution orders. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… to pay victims with unsatisfied restitution orders. Some of this money was collected in the 1980’s. Officials did not … procedures to enforce and monitor restitution orders. 22 of the 44 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected … officials did not maintain a complete and accurate list of unsatisfied restitution orders, distribute all available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9Pavilion Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial … The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education and operates two schools with approximately 740 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/23/pavilion-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-62Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board properly managed … The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Main-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… receipts or another suitable record to demonstrate amounts of collections due to the Department. Without adequate documentation and controls, the Office of the State Comptroller’s auditors and Department officials … his involvement with the banquet hall or this conflict of interest as required by New York State General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Resources for Local Officials
… Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Guidance: Guidance on Use of Funds, Reporting Requirements, Distribution Process and Contact Information from the State Division of the Budget Accounting Guidance from the Office of the State Comptroller [pdf] Constitutional Debt Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsClinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the County accurately paid employees’ separation payments. Key Findings The County lacked effective procedures to ensure employees … 30 separation payments totaling $512,693 made during the audit period and found that seven payments (23 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… Determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The … approve disbursements prior to payment, but as a result of our audit, District officials implemented a voucher system … continue to use the voucher system established as a result of our audit. The Treasurer should secure District check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… bidding. We reviewed the District's procurement of professional services from 26 providers paid $1.08 million … found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes or properly used State contracts. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our report. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… earned in the 12 months right before you retire. The types of payments included in a one-year FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension … the earnings used in the one-year FAE exceed the average of the previous 12-month period by more than 20 percent, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… Subject : Expedite Requests Guidance : The Office of The State Comptroller (OSC) has new guidance regarding … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… about the fiscal challenges it faces.” Report Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York (August 2023) … New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-80
… an eligible title on November 30, 2004 and Active on the payroll (including Paid Leave of Absence), on Workers’ … an eligible title on December 31, 2004 and Active on the payroll (including Paid Leave of Absence), on Workers’ … payment upon return from leave, provided the return to the payroll is prior to May 30, 2005. Eligible employees on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-80-december-2004-uniform-allowance-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-337
… Pursuant to an agreement between the City University of New York and the CUNY Research Foundation, certain … 2008 Summer Salary Awards Form prior to the submission of the payment. Any changes made after the initial award is … Earnings Code: CGR Effective Date: The first day of the pay period in which the payments will commence using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-337-2008-cuny-research-foundation-grant-payments-summerCUNY Bulletin No. CU-230
… Pursuant to an agreement between the City University of New York and the CUNY Research Foundation, certain … 2005 Summer Salary Awards Form prior to the submission of the payment. Any changes made after the initial award is … Earnings Code: CGR Effective Date: The first day of the pay period in which the payments will commence using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-230-grant-payments-summer-research