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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1861
… with NYSPO access are able to opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement for the 2020 tax year. Affected … Payroll Online (NYSPO) who choose to opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement are affected. Background In accordance with IRS Publications 15-A , Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide 2020, and 1141 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1861-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2020-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1772
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W2 statement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1772-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2019-form-w-2Opinion 88-23
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … corporation, would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation. You advise that the … construction corporation would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Opinion 91-25
… to salary increments or steps based on longevity and to holiday pay); (employment restrictions) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … to longevity salary increments or steps, but not to holiday pay. A firefighter receiving payments pursuant to … Municipal Law, §207-a(2) is entitled under the statute to holiday pay and to salary increments or steps based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… (attendant) did not remit Department cash collections of approximately $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction with the Erie County … in October 2018 and was sentenced in March 2019. As part of her sentence, she repaid the Village $156,374. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that comprises five elected members. The … Raquette Lake Fire District No 3 Internal Controls 2013M379 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Town of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… properly accounted for all money received and disbursed in her official capacity for the period January 1, 2014 … June 10, 2015. Background The Town of Attica is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 7,700 … required by statute. There was a cash shortage of $1,401 in the Clerk’s office. Key Recommendations Properly collect, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s internal controls over financial … several other municipalities, told us that it is difficult to dedicate time to update the prior years’ accounting records. The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s financial operations for the period … Town of Greenport is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately 4,200. The Town is governed by … a monthly report of all moneys received and disbursed to the Supervisor and did not make disbursements to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the West Babylon Union Free School District’s (District) claims auditor properly … Determine whether the West Babylon Union Free School Districts District claims auditor properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer for safekeeping. … to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Sherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… Background The Sherman Central School District is located in the Towns of Chautauqua, Clymer, French Creek, Mina, North Harmony, Ripley, Sherman and Westfield in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… entitled when she left Village employment. The total value of these unauthorized payments was $13,293. The former … Develop written policies and procedures for the type of records needed to request, approve, earn, use and record leave and the payment of unused leave upon leaving Village employment. Pursue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Rockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts (2017M-57)
… Ensure that the clerk’s duties are adequately segregated or implement compensating controls, such as providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/06/30/rockville-centre-housing-authority-claims-auditing-and-cash-receiptsNew York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key … No written or verbal quotes were obtained for the purchase of goods and services from 13 vendors who were paid $73,032. … District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former … New York State Police. “School districts are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is … that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from the district to fund her personal shopping,” said DiNapoli. “I thank U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialTown of DePeyster – Town Clerk Operation-Tax Collection (2015M-91)
… 1, 2013 through November 4, 2014. Background The Town of De Peyster is located in St. Lawrence County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-depeyster-town-clerk-operation-tax-collection-2015m-91Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… designed and operating effectively. Key Findings The Board of Supervisors (Board) and the Board of Health (BOH) did not audit their respective claims before payment. Our review of 382 claims totaling $3.5 million disclosed that 121 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the … the district did not act on this recommendation. As a result, auditors identified 24 user accounts that had … adding 60 unauthorized sick days valued at approximately $10,000. District officials notified auditors that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1