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Reducing the Cost of Tax Assessment Through Shared Services
Reducing the Cost of Tax Assessment Through Shared Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0511snapshot.pdfImpact of the Inflation Reduction Act on New York
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contained significant provisions related to taxes, health care, energy and the environment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/impact-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-on-new-york.pdfThe Cost of Living in New York City: Food
In 2022, the food price index in the New York City metropolitan area grew 8.8 percent from 2021, the highest growth in over 40 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2026.pdfWaterloo Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-137)
… District officials: Consistently adopted budgets that in total overestimated appropriations by $9.3 million for … 2015-16 through 2017-18. Approved more than $9.3 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and the capital … 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-137Wyoming Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-67)
… expenditures which could have been paid for with reserve funds. Key Recommendations Develop realistic estimates of … with the statutory limit and develop a plan to use excess funds in a manner than benefits District residents. Transfer excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/wyoming-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-67Opinion 98-15
… local legislative body of a municipal corporation, after public notice appropriately given at least 30 days prior to … that case, the court held that the specific provisions of Public Housing Law, §124, which authorizes the grant, lease or conveyance of municipal real property to a public housing authority and contains no referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Opinion 90-54
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution … other person. We have been asked to discuss the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable … (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) which provide for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) (see ERISA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Owego Apalachin Central School District – Capital Project and Financial Condition (2014M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine certain District financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through December 16, 2013. Background … Even though the amount of effective unexpended surplus funds is substantial, the District is facing certain unknowns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/22/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-capital-project-and-financialAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018 (2019-S-3)
To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the five fiscal years ended March 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19s3.pdfValhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … established purpose and transferring excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April … to hold you accountable. I thank Orange County District Attorney Hoovler for his continued partnership and steadfast … those who try to defraud the public accountable.” District Attorney Hoovler thanked the New York State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseWatkins Glen Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-57)
Determine whether the Board and District officials monitored the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/12/watkins-glen-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-57Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-359)
… Park-Bellerose Union Free School District is located in the Village of Floral Park in Nassau County. The District is governed by the Board of … The consistent overestimation of expenditures resulted in the District not using fund balance that was appropriated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/14/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-financial-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1924
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020 M/C Retroactive … more of the following messages which identifies the reason(s) the employee’s record will not be updated: NYS Position … who are now deceased should be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1924-april-2020-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-2-salary-increaseAndover Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-145)
… officials improperly restricted nearly $1.2 million in a debt reserve in the debt service fund from 2014-15 through 2016-17, which … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/andover-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-145State Agencies Bulletin No. 1829.2
… compensation represents a minimum wage in effect for their location. Seasonal Hourly Employees For each effective dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18292-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-retroactive-2Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-59
… listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add … be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). For recipients of a previously deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-59-april-2013-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumState Agencies Bulletin No. 1829.1
… compensation represents a minimum wage in effect for their location. Seasonal Hourly Employees For each effective dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18291-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-retroactive-2New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether New Hartford Central School District (District) officials ensured … Determine whether New Hartford Central School District District officials ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149State Police Bulletin No. SP-191
… returned and is undeliverable, the agency must complete form AC3340 , Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment, and … be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death certificate, and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-191-april-2018-and-april-2019-retroactive-salary-increases-state-police