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DiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… “As local governments adapt to changing circumstances, my office will continue to support them with training, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthDiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… The Rochester City School District's payroll processes are disorganized, highly decentralized and … needs to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," DiNapoli said. … with state aid, aid from the city of Rochester and grants. Payroll payments totaled approximately $640.4 million for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 799
… of $52.00 per year is to be paid either through the payroll system using the Time Entry page or on a standard … the payment is taxable and must be paid through the payroll system. To be eligible for the payment, the employee … to the allowance provided the employee returns to the payroll by March 31, 2008. Eligible employees on Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/799-2007-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04-andAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorTown of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lincoln (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for, … money could be lost or misappropriated. For example, as of April 13, 2022, the former Clerk could not account for … her office with no supporting records showing the source of the funds. Record 44 checks totaling $4,320 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 1092
… for all employees in the bargaining unit effective August 18, 2011. Effective August 19, 2011, dues (code 202) and … Dues and agency shop fee rates will remain the same at $16.18 for HRLY employees and $32.37 for ANNUAL and SALARY … remains the same for employees in Bargaining Unit 31. As a result, OSC has changed the narrative description printed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1092-new-union-bargaining-unit-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 1208
… and employment taxes and will be reported on employees’ Form W-2 under code UTA (Uniform/Tool Allowance). Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1208-2012-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04State Agencies Bulletin No. 1284
… (Institution) and Pay Period 18L paychecks dated 12/18/13 (Administration) Background Pursuant to the GOER …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1284-2013-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… five years, and the water fund had an operating deficit in 2019. Village officials did not develop a fund balance … 2020 projections and our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices
… any time during the period from June 1, 2018 to August 5, 2020, as well as applications for sales tax registration … received by the Department from June 1, 2018 to August 5, 2020 and their application status as of November 20, 2020. About the Program The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/14/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practicesDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… bookkeeper recording the entries in the central accounting system; Perform complete and accurate monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500State Agencies Bulletin No. 853
… of $52.00 per year is to be paid either through the payroll system using the Time Entry page or on a standard … the payment is taxable and must be paid through the payroll system. To be eligible for the payment, the employee … to the allowance provided the employee returns to the payroll by March 31, 2009. Eligible employees on Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/853-2008-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 940
… of $52.00 per year is to be paid either through the payroll system using the Time Entry page or on a standard … the payment is taxable and must be paid through the payroll system. To be eligible for the payment, the employee … to the allowance provided the employee returns to the payroll by March 31, 2010. Eligible employees on Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/940-2009-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04-andNew York State Budget Analysis and Financial Reporting
… independent monitoring oversight and analysis of the States fiscal position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-state-budget-analysis-and-financial-reportingDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… on their personal income tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused when it should be fighting … Fund and the World Trade Center Memorial Fund) at the end of state fiscal year (SFY) 2012-13. No spending had occurred out of two funds – the prostate cancer check-off and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are … incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or exhibited unusual travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… affect their eligibility to continue in a PFRS 20- or 25-year plan. If a PFRS member accepts employment in a title or position that is not creditable toward their 20- or 25-year retirement plan but makes them eligible to join ERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersCorcraft's Textile Procurement Practices
… Purpose To assess the procurement practices used by the Department of … which specifications were tested. As a result, they did not adequately ensure open competition, and there was limited … they continue to meet IFB specifications after contracts have been awarded and payments are made. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/corcrafts-textile-procurement-practicesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… on fund balance to finance operations, the county's fiscal health has deteriorated. County Executive Garnar has worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year (SFY), a decline of $797.6 million, or 3.9 percent, from the same … for the same period, primarily because of a $1.8 billion pension payment made in April that was paid later during SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dip