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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s … tax revenue in uncertain economic times,” said DiNapoli. “When our local governments have slower-than-expected revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2272
… be entitled to. Without submission of Form AC230, OSC has no proof that the employee is not entitled to the funds. To … end dating, or adjusting the overpayment Earnings Code is necessary to prevent duplicate recovery of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2272-process-changes-form-ac230-report-check-returned-refund-or-exchangeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1270
… the Laws of 2011 and the Division of the Budget Bulletin B-1210 issued September 20, 2013, a plan has been established … 3 Out-of-Title Grievance WPS WC 60% Sup WSP Award/Supp Program Supplement Therefore, it is the agency’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1270-2013-2014-2-day-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-roundRemsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Procurement (2017M-211)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District procured goods and services … officials and employees obtain verbal or written quotes when required by the purchasing policy. Ensure that District … employees use requisition forms and purchase orders prior to making purchases. … RemsenburgSpeonk Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-procurement-2017m-211Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… one was granted even though the 10-year exemption term had expired in 2013. Did not grant an exemption credit … on an annual basis to verify that the 10-year exemption term has not expired. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194City of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The … Key Findings The City’s procurement policy was adopted in 2000 and has not been updated to keep it current. Numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Worcester Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2022M-75)
… limit in each of the last five fiscal years by $490,000 to $1.8 million, or 4.3 to 15.7 percentage points. Real property tax levies were … maintained. Key Recommendations Use reasonable estimates when developing the budget. Comply with the statutory fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/worcester-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-75Town of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (2022M-25)
… procedures when authorizing take-home vehicles including the justification or rationale for assigning them. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-hempstead-vehicles-and-fuel-usage-2022m-25Town of Orangetown – Overtime (2017M-48)
… 19, 2016. Background The Town of Orangetown is located in Rockland County and has a population of approximately … disclosed discrepancies between these three records in 24 of 50 instances tested. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orangetown-overtime-2017m-48Westhill Central School District – Procurement (2016M-182)
… Background The Westhill Central School District is located in the Towns of Geddes and Onondaga in Onondaga County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/westhill-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-182Roosevelt Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement (2015M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s procurement … Findings District officials did not consistently adhere to established policies and procedures and ensure that goods … ensure that District officials use competitive methods when procuring goods and services in accordance with GML and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/roosevelt-union-free-school-district-competitive-procurement-2015m-234Johnsburg Central School District – Payroll (2014M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials established effective … Employees did not consistently punch in or out to record times they reported for and left work. District … for timekeeping. Ensure that all employees punch in or out when using the timekeeping system. Ensure that all employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/johnsburg-central-school-district-payroll-2014m-174Eden Central School District – Payroll (2017M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period … in situations where wages or pay rates change or when there are additional payments. Key Recommendations … Provide adequate oversight of payrolls, including changes to wages or pay rates and stipend payments. … Eden Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/eden-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-11Village of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… (Village) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings Village officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. During the 12-month audit period, the … Had officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146Town of Lyndon – Town Clerk’s Collections (2021M-117)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk … recorded, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Collections were deposited accurately but the clerk did not always make deposits in a timely manner. Collections totaling $7,050 or 49 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-lyndon-town-clerks-collections-2021m-117SUNY Bulletin No. SU-205
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2014 UUP Salary Increase and provide instructions for … processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Professional Services Negotiating Unit … for employees paid on an annual salaried basis. Part-time employees who are paid on a prorated annual salaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-205-2014-salary-increase-psnu-employees-represented-unitedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-222
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2015 UUP Salary Increase and provide instructions for … processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Professional Services Negotiating Unit … for employees paid on an annual salaried basis. Part-time employees who are paid on a prorated annual salaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-222-2015-salary-increase-psnu-employees-represented-unitedCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… July 2019 through November 2022. About the Program DOF is a revenue service, taxation, and recording agency. Its mission is to administer the tax and revenue laws of the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsNext Generation 911 Services
… the development and implementation of New York State’s Next Generation 911 plan, and whether the Office of Information … Interoperability Plan. About the Program The 911 emergency communications system dates back to the late 1960s and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesOther Bulletin No. 60
… the higher grade in April 2021. Withholding Recommendation If the agency determines the full or partial value of the … processing for Administration Pay Period 7L. If the agency does not submit the transaction to withhold the full … amount. If the employee did not receive a stipend but becomes eligible for a stipend as a result of the payment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-60-april-2021-state-university-construction-fund-scf