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Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … demonstrate that certain goods and services were procured in accordance with the New York State General Municipal Law … bidding to ensure the District awards the contract in a manner consistent with GML. Comply with the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Village 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-56Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationTown of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not record, deposit, remit or report all collections in a timely manner. As a result, the Town’s collections were … property tax collections and Clerk fees accurately and in a timely manner. Deposit all collections within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Willsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
… manner for all special education students. Review all unclaimed State aid and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/02/willsboro-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-119Town of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the Town Board (Board) did not conduct the … deposited remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets. Key Findings District officials did not … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) Public … and test or properly exempt 140 of the 379 (37 percent) water outlets in the District because they did not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… Clark and I were “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… has been replaced by Payroll Bulletin No. 2240 Purpose To notify agencies that employee participation in tax … responsible for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan … paid Workers’ Compensation leave. If the employee wishes to resume 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan contributions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-104
… notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order Troopers Life (Code 311 ) and Fraternal … notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order Troopers Life Code 311 and Fraternal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-104-change-narrative-descriptions-fraternal-order-troopers-life-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1481
… of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals. Affected Employees Employees with deductions for employee housing and/or meals using Deduction Code 401 (Taxable Maintenance) … In accordance with the Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, Item B-300 and Item B-300A (effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/state-agencies/1481-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1402
… the Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, Item B-300 and Item B-300A (effective April 13, 2015), … of Maintenance Deductions attachment can be used as a guideline for determining the taxable status of maintenance … must report changes to maintenance deductions by inserting a new effective dated row in the General Deductions page. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1402-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1565
… of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals. Affected Employees Employees with deductions for employee housing and/or meals using Deduction Code 401 (Taxable Maintenance) … In accordance with the Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, Item B-300 and Item B-300A (effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1565-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1449
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar … “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1449-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 1379
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate) … employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2014, must file a new Form W-4 by February 17, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1379-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2015DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… business records in the first degree (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public funds. “This … such as this where local officials misuse their office for their personal benefit. I commend the village of LeRoy police department and District Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a … attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotNew York State Debt
… an essential role in government, providing funds to build schools, hospitals, highways and mass transit. Misused, debt … an essential role in government providing funds to build schools hospitals highways and mass transit Misused debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt