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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1169
… Purpose To explain OSC’s Social Security Number and Name reconciliation process and to provide agencies with … E), employers are required to obtain each employee’s name and Social Security Number and to enter them on the … information: Employee’s Social Security Number Employee’s Name Reason Why SSN Not Verified. Reasons provided by SSA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1169-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-namesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… and Research Fund. The aggregate accumulated fund balance of 12 funds reviewed totaled $15.7 million in SFY … funds had higher balances than the prior year. The largest balance, for the Breast Cancer Research fund, rose 9.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsAnalytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… in utility usage (consumption) and telephone and cell phone expenditures. Increases in expenditures for consumable … in expenditures for moveable items such as technology equipment (i.e., computers and printers) and maintenance equipment (i.e., chainsaws and lawn mowers). Large repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… or nearly 17 percent. Eight of the 527 villages reporting (1.5 percent), and two counties out of 57 reporting (3.5 … (100 percent), Yonkers (92.7 percent), Lackawanna (90.9 percent), Ogdensburg (89.6 percent), Fulton (89.2 percent), Binghamton (89.1 percent), Gloversville (87.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… bylaws and a four-member Board. The Board is responsible for managing the Department’s financial activities. The … financial operations were adequately accounted for and reported. Also, it did not enforce the limited … code of ethics, or provide guidance to the Treasurer for recording and reporting financial transactions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up) (2015-F-2)
We have followed up on the actions taken by the officials of the Department of Transportation (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our aud
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f2.pdfUnion Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the controls over retiree health insurance … However, if the spouse of a deceased retiree continues to make payments and does not inform the District of the change, the District will pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
A steady population an expanding tax base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… by New York’s local governments need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by … of traffic carried. Those structures may have inadequate lane or shoulder widths, low clearances or low load-carrying … in recent years. In 2016, the state created the BRIDGE NY program to support local bridges and culverts. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesContract Advisory No. 29
… Subject : Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) Host Agency … of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Contracts (BOC) Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) has launched a … submit a New York State Office of the State Comptroller Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) Hosting Access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile … safety of youth and staff and provide youth with required services. The audit covered the period from October 2018 … the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with protecting and promoting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… its plans to the New York City Police Department, it has failed to submit the plans to the State Police, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… was not adequately informed about diversions, shuttle bus service was not planned using current ridership data, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the NYSED Office of Education Management’s website or by phone at (518) 474-6541. Inter-municipal and shared service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… and require demolition. Communities on Long Island and the Hudson Valley saw the biggest hit to their tax bases in the wake of … August found these same counties on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley had the greatest number of pending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1745
… the following: Evaluate NYSLRS Reportable Employees for enrollment purposes. Calculate Service Credit for NYSLRS Reportable Employees. Update the plan, election date and contribution rate on the … optional members submitted through the Retirement Online Enrollment Dashboard . Update the General Deductions page in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1745-payserv-updates-resulting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemBerkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… asset policy to safeguard assets. Ensure AUDs are filed in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… with a disability in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, such as Parks. The U.S. … community parks, focusing on high-density, low-income areas and parks. Officials indicated that accessibility … not been addressed, including some that pose potential safety risks. For the majority of these barriers, the Survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of DeWitt – Planning and … in a loss of collectible town revenues. Pembroke Central School District – Investment Program (Genesee County) … or formally solicit interest rate quotes. Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits