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Town of Knox – Town Clerk (2020M-72)
Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported all money collected timely and accurately.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/knox-2020-72.pdfBrighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
… and other questionable payments. Properly audit all claims for payment. Properly establish and pay per diem amounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/13/brighton-fire-district-no-5-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-60Lake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-157)
… sufficient oversight of the bookkeeper hired to account for the Department’s financial transactions. Forty-four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/06/lake-pleasant-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financialFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
Determine whether Company officials ensured that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/frankfort-hill-2020-47.pdfBreesport Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-117)
Determine whether Company officials ensured that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/breesport-company-2019-117.pdfTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/milan.pdfDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York state were more than 30 percent higher than the national average. DiNapoli’s report notes: Half of the $3.1 … tax payments of $6,986 were 44 percent higher than the national average of $4,847. New York ranked fourth among the … at $4,094 per capita, was 15.5 percent above the national average of $3,543, ranking it 10th among all states. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will offer more investment options, lower … of the improvements we're making to New York's 529 College Savings Program," DiNapoli said. "We're making it easier for … a college education continues to rise. NY's 529 College Savings Program can help offset some of those costs." Six new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… chief fiscal officer. Key Findings We found 101 credit card purchases totaling $22,100 did not have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, a Fire Department member, Richard A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196Archived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… Life Experience savings account program (NY ABLE) in line with investment standards of other states' programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 2375
… efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2025, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in … be turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds in April 2026. Outreach to employees with uncashed paychecks issued in … 19, 2025 December 17, 2025 December 26, 2025 December 24, 2025 January 1, 2026 December 31, 2025 January 1, 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2375-schedule-submitting-2025-year-end-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1959
… December 29, 2021 (Admin) or January 3, 2022 (Inst) deadline, the employee is due a corrected wage statement … December 29, 2021 (Admin) or January 3, 2022 (Inst) deadline. Federal, State, and Local withholding wages and … AC230: December 29, 2021 (Admin) or January 3, 2022 (Inst) Deadline Include SS/Med Tax on AC230 Include Federal Tax on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1959-schedule-submitting-2021-year-end-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2069
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2022 year end processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of … AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2022, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with … Processing Dates: Paychecks issued on October 26, 2022 and prior are due immediately. Pay Checks Issued On Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2069-schedule-submitting-2022-year-end-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1859
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1859-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksPoland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
Determine whether Company officials ensured that financial activities were properly authorized, recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/poland-volunteer-2019-218.pdfAudits
… The Office of the State Comptroller audits State and local governments … to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… bidding it is difficult to determine whether the price is reasonable and the contract is in the best interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsCincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Cincinnatus Fire … for equipment, training and emergency responses. A lack of oversight can lead to a lack of operational effectiveness, … treasurers collected $270,147 and disbursed $317,776 from 13 bank accounts during the audit period, including nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Department) officials ensured that … Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department Inc Department officials ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claim