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Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… you reach age 55 (age 63 for vested Tier 6 members who are off payroll). It is up to you to apply for your … retirement benefit. Members in non-contributory plans who are eligible to make voluntary contributions (also known as … at any time before retirement, regardless of whether they are working. Withdrawing voluntary contributions does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… reports to the Board. Ensure that all claims are paid only after they are audited, with the exception of those that are allowed by law to be paid in advance. … Smithfield Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113The Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… lists. We found that applicants who were next in line for units in a specific development were not always offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1094
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2011 processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Affected Employees To maintain the … (Administration) 01/06/12 (Institution) Processing Rules for Returning Checks According to the instructions for AC-230 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1094-schedule-submitting-2011-returned-paychecksLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… decline at 12.1%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and … state Department of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In … month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.71 billion in May, up $18.4 million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in … State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the 2016 invoice … increased salary costs when two expired contracts are settled. The City’s proposed budget complies with the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… to date. Another 471,000 refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New … by tax cheats, and look to ensure only legitimate refunds are paid." DiNapoli's office audits New York state personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and … state Department of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In … month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to … was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… decline at 7.7%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and … state Department of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In … month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Clery Act (Report 2013-S-70). Background In 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… several of the strategies the Program plans to implement are scheduled to begin with the 2016-2017 school year. Of … were partially implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 887
… To inform agencies of the new changes to Federal tax withholding rates for 2009. Affected Employees Employees who … dated March 26, 2009 (Institution) Background The new withholding rates are a result of the Making Work Pay … to a nonresident alien’s wages to calculate their Federal withholding has increased from $102.00 to $276.00 (biweekly). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/887-changes-federal-tax-withholding-tablesCampbell-Savona Central School District -- Budget Review (B2-14-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Campbell-Savona Central School District was authorized to issue debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-14-11Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… the audit period had not been deposited into a Court bank account. The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Report 2008-S-48). Background Our initial … taken by the Thruway Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also examined whether the project items on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followGenesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate reserve … and internal controls over extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2012 through February 4, 2014. Background … a comprehensive policy for establishing and using reserve funds that identifies its intentions for each reserve, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justices … As a result, errors and irregularities were found in the Court’s records: The Senior Court Clerk’s duties were … Court Clerk deposited 12 personal checks totaling $2,096 in place of missing cash. The Senior Court Clerk deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Village of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… and data files, and correct errors. Although audit logs are available through the financial software, they are not generated and reviewed by Village officials. Key … that administrative rights to the financial software are not given to someone involved in financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173