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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/pdf/regional-directory.pdfOpinion 88-51
… for the dredging of a lake if the work is intended to restore the lake to its original condition and need not be undertaken annually … may be abolished by board resolution. This is in reply to your letter concerning the expenditure of moneys held in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266
… A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has … to union dues deductions are properly authorized, verified and executed. As the State’s payroll administrator, OSC is … Law Assistants, Court Attorney Association, Court Officers Benefits Association of Nassau County, Communication Workers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-266-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-771
… purposes, and reflected on the 2023 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates: Effective as of paycheck dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-771-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … and records is inadequate because it primarily relies on the clerk to perform the review procedures. Also, auditors … between 11 and 69 days after the collections. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-720
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the … by SEIU Local 300 in Bargaining Unit S6 Note : The Zip Code criteria is only applicable to members of District … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2021 Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-720-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-747
… purposes, and reflected on the 2022 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates Effective as of paycheck dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-747-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… was sentenced today to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution after pleading guilty to … DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Today’s … in government to line their own pockets will be caught and punished,” DiNapoli said. “Alexander McDougall abused his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedRiverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… cards to help ensure all charges were adequately supported and for business-related purposes. None of the debit card … from paying sales tax on purchases, the Executive Director and Director of Finance repeatedly paid sales tax on debit … cards, adopt a debit card policy that describes the types and circumstances of the purchases allowed and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kSeneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… 1, 2015 through November 1, 2016. Background Seneca County is located in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, … and encompasses 10 towns and four villages. The County is governed by an elected 14-member Board of Supervisors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-239
… Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2005 calendar year. Affected Employees Employees in the bargaining … in October. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice The applicable … Earnings Code and the value will be displayed on the payroll register and the employee’s paycheck stub or direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-239-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesTown of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… functions and personal, private and sensitive information for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $6.1 million. Key Findings Town officials did not seek competition for purchases from 23 vendors totaling $455,638 and a Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… adequate controls and provide additional oversight of collections and disbursements. Ensure all collections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andHenrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… the District needed to both increase real property taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close projected budget gaps. As a result, more real property taxes were levied than needed. The Board did not adopt … 2021. As a result, fund balance increased to $4.4 million on December 31, 2020, which is excessive and enough to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES – Payroll (2015M-353)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period … more than 70 educational and administrative services to its component districts, is governed by a 15-member Board … BOCES officials did not establish adequate procedures to ensure separation payments are accurate. Two employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/clinton-essex-warren-washington-boces-payroll-2015m-353Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Billed Receivables (2015M-364)
… the effectiveness of the billed receivable process for the period July 1, 2014 through August 25, 2015. … approximately 104,000 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $153.5 … Key Findings The Board did not adopt a formal policy for effectively monitoring accounts receivable and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/22/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-billed-receivablesOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Separation Payments (2016M-217)
… are made according to the terms of negotiated agreements and contracts. … Oswego County Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/02/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-separation-paymentsOrange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2016M-268)
… school districts with approximately 55,800 students in Orange and Ulster counties. BOCES is governed by a … $122.9 million. Key Findings Not all assets were recorded on the Fixed Assets list, and assets were not always in the locations indicated. Not all assets were tagged and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2016m-268Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Real Property Leasing (2015M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine BOCES officials’ process for leasing real property used to facilitate BOCES’ off-campus operations for the period … into six significant lease agreements, BOCES officials did not ascertain whether purchasing was an option and, if so, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/05/13/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-real-property