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DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… http://www.osc.state.ny.us/legislation/2013-14/oscb35.htm The proposal is part of the Comptroller’s fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingOpinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… VMU will notify the Business Unit, by email or fax, of the assigned New York State Special Purpose Vendor ID, the … Business Units can query the Statewide Vendor File using a date parameter to view all vendors added to the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… to fall short of the previous year in December, down $86.6 million, or 5.5 percent, from 2019. State Operating Funds … As of December 31, the General Fund held a balance of $16.6 billion, $2 billion higher than DOB projections, and $8.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… audit all claims under its jurisdiction because it only reviewed the voucher edit lists and did not review … or supporting records of the Clerk-Treasurer. The Board does not monitor the remote access of software vendors or the … Develop policies and procedures addressing how remote access is granted, who is given remote access, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Town of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… gallons of fuel costing approximately $80,000. The Town does not maintain perpetual inventory records to show the … of fuel remaining in inventory at any given time, and it does not take periodic physical inventories for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Safety at Stations
… for the operation of a rapid transit railroad system on Staten Island pursuant to a lease and operating agreement … capital projects include the repair and improvement of station security, station structural components and bridges, as well as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… 15, 2019, SIR had 199 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, 44 stand-alone local cameras, and 45 Customer … technicians perform preventive maintenance and repairs on safety and security equipment such as CCTV cameras, CAIs, … for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and the off-site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followChittenango Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-155-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Chittenango Central School District’s (District) progress as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … The purpose of our review was to assess the Chittenango Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/03/20/chittenango-central-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-155-fBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. … lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 amount … the two existing firehouses will be sold. However, the rent amount will remain at $30,000 per year. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… prior to adoption of the budget. The City underestimated pension costs by $576,193. The proposed budget did not … in general fund debt service that was on the City’s debt schedule. Based on our projections, the amounts budgeted for … Adjust the retirement appropriation to reflect actual pension costs. Add $841,622 to the proposed general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12East Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … District officials improperly made gifts and non-interest bearing loans of public moneys to members of the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. It is governed by a Board of Trustees … and furnishings from vendors that did not specialize in such items. As a result, we question the prudence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… million. Key Findings The County entered into an improper contract for security services with Watkins Glen … law enforcement services to WGI in connection with events at the racetrack. In these cases, the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Frewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… opportunities for revenue enhancement, for the period July 1, 2012 through October 1, 2013. Background The Frewsburg Central School District is … an engineering firm that does business with the District. Mr. Gauger formally disclosed his interest in writing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… the financial oversight provided by the Board of Trustees for the period June 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. … of Trustees is the elected legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Village’s … May 31, 2013, the Village reported expenditures of $4.2 million in its general fund, $1.1 million in its water fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134State Agencies Bulletin No. 1588
… implemented the 2016-2021 Agreement between the State of New York and CSEA, these employees now will be eligible to … the earnings amount and pay the difference between the new Annual Additional Earnings and the existing Goal Balance. … results in a salary below the Job Rate of the grade of the new position) after the effective date of the October 2016 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1588-october-2016-and-april-2017-civil-service-employees-association-cseaCUNY Bulletin No. CU-345
… subject to the 30% rate (or lower rate as determined by a tax treaty) of withholding for Federal income tax. Nonresident aliens who perform a short term service to … of CUNY must be taxed using Income Code 16. In order to tax a nonresident alien independent contractor correctly, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-345-payment-nonresident-alien-independent-contractors-providing