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Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 to August 22, 2013. Background … the last five completed fiscal years were not budgeted for and the associated means of financing were not … on the highway garage that the Board also did not budget for. We reviewed budgets for the last five completed fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Town of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… April 21, 2015. Background The Town of Ellicott is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … The Court reported collecting approximately $953,000 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key … Court clerk did not notify the DMV of unresolved tickets in a timely manner. The Board did not consistently conduct, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… August 6, 2014. Background The Town of Ellery is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … Clerk The Court reported collecting approximately $636,000 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… including $2.9 million with Albany Hilton, $2 million with Site Solutions Worldwide, $2 million with Comfort Inn … $19 million with Crane Hogan Structural Systems Inc. for bike lanes and sidewalks on the Empire State Trail in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… State Industries for the Disabled Inc. for printing and mailing of court appearance notifications. Division of … University, including $3.4 million with Remede Consulting Group Inc., $2.2 million with Staff Today Inc. and $2.1 … ramp in Columbia County. $3.8 million with Bette & Cring LLC to replace Old State Road Bridge and repair other bridges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… with Magna IV Inc. for electrical distribution equipment testing, maintenance and repair at various sites in Albany … $1 million with Quest Diagnostics Inc. for Lyme disease testing services. New York State Thruway Authority $31 … million), New York Imaging Service Inc. for portable x-ray machines ($9.9 million) and Staci Snider Designer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… services. $2.6 million with Future Star Kidz Inc. for universal pre-kindergarten programs. $1.1 million with HFT … for modernization of the light rail rapid transit system in Erie County. $8.2 million with Bove Industries Inc. … for maintenance of New York’s 511 Traveler Information System. State University of New York $2.8 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… $3 million with Sage Engineering Associates LLP for replacement of underground water lines at various … services at the Riverfront Pump Station in Albany County. Department of Health $2 million with the United … $115.2 million with Halmar International LLC for bridge replacement and flood mitigation at various locations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… Twenty-two local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller … year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all counties and towns, 44 cities … tracking the trends and common problems that communities in fiscal stress are facing. Now the economic damage caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresCUNY Bulletin No. CU-456
… Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC Flexible Spending 582 CUNY SS/Med Deficiency GARNSH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-456-cuny-executive-compensation-programecp-vacation-exchangeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1126
… (full and part-time), hourly and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, Council 82, NYSCOPBA, UUP, GSEU, PBA and … had extended the Military Leave Benefits though 12/31/12 in response to the continuing need for New York State employees in the National Guard and Reserves to be activated federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1126-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1115
… who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in 2012. Affected Employees Employees who are … Local tax withholdings in 2011 and employees who submit withholding allowance certificates claiming exempt in 2012 … 16, 2012 Background According to IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1115-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-2012State Agencies Bulletin No. 1232
… and Training Leave Benefits and Stipends and OSC’s process for the Military Recalculations effective 01/01/13. Affected … Date(s) The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/13 for all eligible employees Background A Memorandum of … through 12/31/13 in response to the continuing need for New York State employees in the National Guard and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1232-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1298
… effective 01/01/14. Affected Employees All salaried (full and part-time), hourly and per diem employees in CSEA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1298-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1213
… Reimbursements Excess Per Diem Payments Non-Overnight Meal Allowances Employee Payments Taxable Under the IRS … Operations, Chapter XIII, Section 4.E . Non-Overnight Meal Allowances The IRS requires employers to report and withhold income and employment taxes from meal allowances for non-overnight travel (day trips). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1213-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 278
… Purpose To describe new Earns Codes for the Time Entry Panel to report overtime worked due to events of September 11, 2001 … To describe new Earns Codes for the Time Entry Panel to report overtime worked due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/278-tracking-expenditures-related-overtime-worked-due-events-september-11CUNY Bulletin No. CU-751
… Employees: Employees represented by the IBEW, Local 3 in Bargaining Unit T4 are affected. Background: The … dues increases. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated January 12, 2023. OSC Actions: At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-751-international-brotherhood-electrical-workers-ibew-local-3Overview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfVirtual Currency Licensing (2022-S-18)
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and the supervision and examination of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s18.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting - School Districts
This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-cap-school-districts-2-9-23.pdf