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Barker Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-208)
… not contain formal guidance for acquiring and documenting price quotes for purchases below the competitive bidding … was unaware of the District’s informal policy for securing price quotes for purchases under the competitive bidding … each claim. Communicate the purchasing policy for securing price quotes to the claims auditor so the claims auditor can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/barker-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-208Eastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… through November 6, 2015. Background The Eastchester Union Free School District is located in the Town of Eastchester, … update the plan on an ongoing basis. … Eastchester Union Free School District Financial Management 2016M59 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Accounts Payable Advisory No. 12
… #,-) or spaces in the invoice field of vouchers payable to Citibank Guidance: Citibank reports that it continues to receive Business Units’ payments with data in the invoice field that does not conform to the requirements outlined in the Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/12-citibank-account-numbers-invoice-fieldJamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Procurement (2016M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, … appropriate legal action, if necessary, to recover those funds. Comply with New York State General Municipal Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-264Opinion 89-32
… (see General Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). A municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with … which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the officer or employee (General Municipal Law, §800[3][d]). For … in General Municipal Law, §802 should be considered. First, since we are advised that the original lease was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32Facilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… determine if the State Education Department’s (Department) Facilities Planning Bureau (Bureau) completes its review of … for all capital construction projects involving these facilities and issuing building permits. Per the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Problem Gambling Treatment Program (2018-S-39) OASAS has not conducted a comprehensive needs assessment or social … treatment services since 2006, even though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. Therefore, auditors … no basis for determining whether BRC’s outreach services are meeting expectations for assisting homeless clients. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2024. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Complaint Processing
… to CCRB’s Board on how each allegation should be resolved, the Board decides the disposition of each allegation based on the majority vote of a panel of three Board members. CCRB reported that it … Key Findings CCRB does not complete investigations in a timely manner and does not have performance measures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2099
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for … claiming exempt in 2023 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) … from Federal withholding for tax year 2022 and intend to claim exemption in 2023 must file a new Form W-4 by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2099-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2023Avoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS, as a governmental plan, has discretion to reject a DRO. Orders that are vague, contain inconsistent … or contradictory provisions, or are contradictory to plan requirements or New York State law, will be rejected. … for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to a qualified status, the Employee Retirement Income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Aurora , Clinton Volunteer Fire Department , Germantown Fire District , Town of New Albion , City of New Rochelle , Village of Port …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1813
… requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2020. Affected … withholding for tax year 2019, must file a new Form W-4 by February 18, 2020 to claim exemption for tax year 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1813-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1985
… agencies of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax … Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who … Single or Married filing separately in Step 1 (c) and made no entries in Step 2, Step 3, or Step 4 of the 2020 Form W-4. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1985-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2022XI-A.7 Electronic Purchase Order Authorization and Purchase Order Dispatch – XI-A. Purchasing
… New York State uses the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to create, approve, and dispatch Purchase Orders (PO). The purpose of this section is to describe (i) how the State will use the SFS to electronically authorize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a7-electronic-purchase-order-authorization-and-purchase-order-dispatchEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… 650 utilities operating in New York State. Through its Department of Public Service (Department), the Commission … access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business … to Public Service Law. Between January 1, 2019 and February 28, 2021, the Department reported six settlements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1891
… is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or … State, and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax Information>Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1891-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2025. Affected Employees: … from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in 2024 and employees who submit withholding certificates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025Opinion 96-6
… to procurement of insurance) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§104-b, 800(3): A town supervisor who places insurance … insurance contracts. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) contains the provisions of law which … is deemed to have an "interest" in the contracts of a firm, partnership or association of which he or she is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6