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Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (2015-N-1)
To determine if the New York City Department of Finance has sufficient controls to ensure the accurate determination of property tax valuations and assessments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-15n1.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… Tax collections of $38.2 billion through the first half of the fiscal year were $675.6 million higher than the latest … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The General Fund ended the first half of the year with a balance of $10.7 billion, up 33 percent … Tax collections of $382 billion through the first half of the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… a decline of $1.1 billion or 13.1 percent from the same period last year, largely driven by a decline in personal … or 10.9 percent, higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid … year a decline of $11 billion or 131 percent from the same period last year largely driven by a decline in personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportOverview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average earnings (FAE). Your FAE is the average of your highest three consecutive years of … can be anytime in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/overviewContract Advisory No. 29
… Subject : Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) Host Agency Guidance : The Office of … Bureau of Contracts (BOC) Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) has launched a new function that … State Office of the State Comptroller Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) Hosting Access (AC3347) form for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyMagee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… 2017. Background The Magee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in Seneca County and contracts with the Town of … fire protection services to Town residents. The Department is governed by an elected four-member Executive Board and … Service Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations. The Board is not reporting payments made to an individual performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mTown of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… in a timely manner. The head golf professional (golf pro) did not reconcile daily cash, checks and credit card … card collections to the sales detail. Audit the golf pro’s and bookkeeper’s records and reports annually. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… they were deposited intact (i.e., in the same amount and form it is received). 15 disbursements totaling $3,052 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185City of Salamanca - Collections (2023M-131)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Salamanca (City) City Comptroller’s (Comptroller) collections were recorded … Determine whether the City of Salamanca City City Comptrollers Comptroller collections were recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/03/15/city-salamanca-collections-2023m-131Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… of Unadilla (Village) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Village … was not sought for: Any of the five purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements during the audit period … 10 purchases totaling $57,898 which were subject to the procurement policy. Insurance coverage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Collections (2024M-24)
… and educational programs and determined that: In-person collections totaling $130,568 were not recorded in a collection log. Employees made 25 deposits totaling $29,639 between 11 … the month being reported. Key Recommendations Maintain a log which records the date, amount and payor of program funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-collections-2024m-24Corning City School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-105)
… audited 43 claims totaling approximately $16.1 million paid to GST BOCES. This compromised the claims … 18 claims for health insurance reimbursements and credit card purchases totaling approximately $1.7 million prior to … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/corning-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-105Town of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Clerk properly accounted … January 1, 2014 through June 10, 2015. Background The Town of Attica is located in Wyoming County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Clerk properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210Town of Bennington – Town Clerk (2013M-319)
… September 17, 2013. Background The Town of Bennington is located in Wyoming County and had a population of 3,539 as of the 2010 Census. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted … Ensure that the shortage in the Clerk’s account is resolved. Issue press-numbered duplicate receipts for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/21/town-bennington-town-clerk-2013m-319State Authority Contract Approval, Reporting and Filing
… authorities are required to submit certain contracts and contract amendments for prior review and approval, or filing. For a full description of the contract submission process, read the State Authority Contract Submission Manual or use these helpful links. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contract-approval-reporting-and-filingReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… selection up to 30 days after your disability application is approved, or up to 30 days after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your retirement as if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Career Plan
… benefit paid. You can choose from several options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. … Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of disability retirement) before the first day of the month following your retirement date. You have up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Police and Fire Plan
… Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… selection up to 30 days after your disability application is approved, or up to 30 days after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your retirement as if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election