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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, patient, and resident allowances). Advances are issued from … into the “other “category and notify OSC to update its records. Promptly investigate and resolve old outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsVillage of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… has administrative rights to the Village’s financial software. Therefore, she has the ability to add users, modify … Although audit logs are available through the financial software, they are not generated and reviewed by Village … to ensure that access to the IT system and financial software application is provided to a specified person based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… a comprehensive AUP to business office staff. As a result, PPSI related to District employees and finances could … computer or prompt the user to perform activities that may result in malware infection or PPSI exposure. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. … with Town officials, we found that the accounting records were accurately maintained and the financial … State Comptroller (OSC) was supported by the accounting records. We did not find evidence in the 2011 and 2012 Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Town of Eastchester – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-246)
… for parking violations. Key Findings The Court’s parking ticket collection rate exceeded 85 percent during fiscal … August 28, 2012, they still remained on the unpaid parking ticket record. Town officials stated that parking ticket revenue is not included in the budget as a revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local … 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-yearLicense Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… associated fees. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 the Department collected $8.1 million in license fees, … was to assess the extent of implementation, as of July 30, 2013 of the five recommendations included in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… to the following Towns: Callicoon , Carlisle , Chenango , Cherry Valley , Coventry , Davenport , Greene , Lisle , Meredith , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4 in August compared to the same month in 2022 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… P. DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office paid out 4.5 million state refunds … refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. … is 69% more than in 2019. “New York is a diverse hub of cultures, beliefs and identities, whose strength has always been in the creation of community bonds that unite us,” DiNapoli said. “Fighting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsLimitations – State Police Plan
… Your FAE calculation may be limited based on your tier. Earnings that exceed the limitation will not be included in your pension calculation. Tier 2 If the earnings in any year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/limitationsVendor File Advisory No. 2
… information. Improper Format Proper Format P.O. BOX PO BOX 12 MAIN St., 2ND FLOOR 12 MAIN ST 2ND FL W. OAK AVENUE W OAK AVE 45-A GRAY BOULEVARD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections 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 … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11 in May compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-may2020 Financial Condition Report – 2020 Financial Condition Report
… through most of the fiscal year before finally ending in February, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced severe limits on … than we have seen in decades. This Financial Condition Report can help New Yorkers better understand the challenges … but the longer-term outlook as well. Read More About this Report This report provides citizens with an overview of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2020-fcrAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleOpinion 92-7
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … entire financial circumstances of the firefighter and his or her family, that the firefighter is indigent and that the … personal financial relief to the firefighter and his or her family. You ask whether the Fishkill Exempt Firemen's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… Central School District (District) officials established information technology (IT) controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not … Central School District District officials established information technology IT controls over user access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… controls. The District entered into a new three-year lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent … that the payment for at least the first two years of the lease doubled the cost for the same space, it is questionable … District’s ability to absorb any future increases in the lease payment. Key Recommendations Develop, adopt, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mAccidental Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving spouse or dependent parent. The annual benefit is equal to one-half … of your FAS (less any Workers’ Compensation benefit paid or payable because of your death). Any accumulated … will be refunded to your designated beneficiary or to your estate. The benefit can only be paid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/accidental-death-benefit