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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1492
To explain the new functionality to the New York State Payroll System PayServ and procedures surrounding the new required fields needed for compliance with Fe
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysPlattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on all information available at the time. Use surplus funds … expenditures, funding needed reserves or reducing property taxes. … Plattekill Library Budgeting Practices 2017M95 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95Medina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… tax collection process. Perform a reconciliation of the taxes receivable account and collection activities in a … taken corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151Waterloo Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-137)
… expenditures, paying down debt or reducing property taxes. District officials generally agreed with our … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/waterloo-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-137Town of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… in an increase in general fund balance while raising taxes. The Board did not ensure that purchases were at the … records. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets based on prior years’ actual results and current and future known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Town of Ulster – Town Assessor (2016M-361)
… was to review the Town’s property tax exemption process for the period January 1, 2015 through August 25, 2016. … Background The Town of Ulster is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 12,000. The Town is … The Tax Assessor did not file Transfer of Exempt Real Property forms with the county for four of eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-ulster-town-assessor-2016m-361Message from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… As State policymakers responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying volatility in the State’s finances, New York ended the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 budget on stable ground. Historic federal financial assistance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… a blatant violation of her public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence … partners in the Comptroller’s Office because they do such a thorough job investigating their cases, which makes … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District , Candor Central School District , Lowville Academy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… the benefits of economic growth more broadly among New Yorkers, while the boost in education funding will help … percent. The budget provides more than $8.7 billion in new state-supported debt authorizations, an increase of 7.1 … state agencies and public authorities. For example, the new Design and Construction Corp. (DCC) has broad powers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andVillage of Hewlett Neck – Financial Management (2022M-35)
… plans for the fiscal year. Reduce surplus fund balance to a reasonable amount by using it to fund needed reserves and reducing the tax levy. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/08/village-hewlett-neck-financial-management-2022m-35Gates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
… more than $12 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to capital projects and reserves, overstating encumbrances by … over the last three years despite having sufficient funds to finance the District’s increased costs. Key … the amounts of fund balance and reserves that will be used to fund operations. Review and fund reserve balances to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53Opinion 2006-1
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payments (of compensation prior to … -- Pre-emption (matters contained in article 8 of the Town Law) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Payrolls (requirement to certify as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… brought enormous suffering and persistent uncertainty to New Yorkers. Adding to both the financial and psychological … Social media companies, whose business models rely heavily on personal information, should take steps to promote best … with legislation enacted in November 2002. 6 The law defined identity theft as assuming the identity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDrug Management and Disposal
… of Environmental Conservation (Department) developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly disseminated a notice to pharmacies, retailers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalTown of Morehouse – Records and Reports (2021M-182)
… by about $1.7 million as of June 30, 2021. Federal payroll taxes were not filed timely, resulting in interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-morehouse-records-and-reports-2021m-182Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… over into the next school year. As a result, real property taxes have been significantly higher than necessary. General … current economic conditions, recent reductions in State aid and the impact of the tax cap legislation. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145Oneonta City School District –Financial Condition (2013M-165)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to March 29, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $33.2 million. … Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this report. … Oneonta City School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/oneonta-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-165DiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… support program, has made some improvements to the way funds are distributed, DiNapoli's auditors identified a … over as abandoned property to the Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds. As of Dec. 31, 2016, auditors found that … Wyoming – turned over UDC to the Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds, as required. The audit revealed: Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… report , or go to: https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt7-2020.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomes