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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the … or 1-800-CALLFBI. “I want to be very clear to our system’s retirees and members — these are phony messages from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… estimates for revenues, expenditures and appropriated fund balance. These inaccurate budgets caused significant … budget variances and resulted in unused appropriated fund balance; fund balances were not actually reduced at the levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339State Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… received reimbursement from the Empire Star Public Service Award program are impacted by this bulletin. Effective … paycheck or direct deposit advice statement. PEF A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of Employee … upon enrollment in the program. Empire Star Public Service Award Empire Star Public Service Award recipients are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… a two-year savings of $57,800. The Superintendent of DPW does not review wastewater lab reports and neither he nor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fund balance declining from $58,241 on January 1, 2017 to $5,714 as of December 31, 2019.The highway fund’s … Auditors determined that the board does not have a policy to maintain a reasonable level of fund balance. In addition, … maintained by the director of finance were generally up-to-date and complete. Auditors found the director of finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… to receive for the payments. The Town paid $45,000 to a law firm of which the Town Attorney is a shareholder. The Town Attorney may have a … 2011 disclosed that about 4,500 gallons of fuel valued at about $14,600 were not accounted for. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The board did not approve the disposal of assets with a book value of $4,483. Auditors found that district officials did not maintain up-to-date disposal records and 10 of 25 assets (40 percent) totaling $43,330 were not traced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice Communication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2063-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2022Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… in agency cash advance accounts, including unrecovered payroll corrections or travel advances made to current or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0XII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies regarding refund checks (i.e. checks issued from the Comptroller’s Refund Account) that are returned … to cancel the original check and reissue if needed. STOP PAYMENT PROCESS Agencies must enter stop payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkHyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… did not: Seek competition when entering into a contract to purchase a ladder truck for $1.9 million or maintain written support to demonstrate that the District properly used an exception … totaling $19,043, as required by the Policy. Also, one Trustee did not publicly disclose, in writing, his interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Springbrook NY, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit covered expenses reported on Springbrook’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program … three and five years of age. Springbrook is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/springbrook-ny-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public and protect the integrity and reliability of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … Food Metrics Implementation ( 2017-S-18 ). Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followOversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance’s (Department) Office … assessment roll years 2014 through 2016. Background The New York Agricultural Districts Law was enacted in 1971 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/02/oversight-agricultural-assessment-program