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State Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all … to their NYC reportable wages, is now available. NYS Tax and Finance Rules and Regulations In accordance with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Publication NYS – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each … are reasonable. The County’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $143,878,300. Key Recommendation In adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to … years, we recommend that the Town carefully consider how much it sets aside as a cushion against unforeseen events (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11City of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have … are incurred for the purchase of equipment and vehicles by the City in 2022 that are not currently financed through the proposed budget will be financed by issuing debt. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for … in nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, one-time State funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. … revenue estimates for income tax surcharge, city and state mortgage tax, sales and use tax and sales and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7DiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by the state Division of Budget (DOB), but … the previous year. Spending was $2.1 billion below the latest projections, primarily in local assistance grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… [ read complete report ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget … was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the … for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines may not be fully realized. City officials project the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… City’s eight union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have expired or will expire soon. The City could face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6DiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… P. DiNapoli . The population in secure juvenile justice facilities has grown, straining staff’s ability to properly … The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) runs nine residential juvenile justice facilities … The audit looked at six facilities and found that OCFS did not do enough to ensure youth were properly assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… million, the highest level in 15 years. A recent DiNapoli audit found that the Department of Taxation and Finance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
State auditors examining New York City Police Department NYPD records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the department
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… against threats to student and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsXIV.14.I Treatment of Infrastructure Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… Infrastructure consists of roads, bridges, curbs and gutters, streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, lighting systems, historic monuments, and similar assets that are immovable and of value only to … method, the State will not report depreciation expense for roads and bridges but will capitalize all costs that add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14i-treatment-infrastructure-assetsXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… When employees travel on State business, they are entitled to reimbursement for appropriate expenses and will be … has not incurred any out-of-pocket expenses. In addition to the guidance contained in this section, State officers and … that travel as part of their official duties should refer to: Chapter XIV, Section 10.B – Travel and Purchase Reward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… residents and $23,100 for out-of-state residents. Students can qualify for in-state tuition in several ways, but the … Policy to ensure tuition is charged correctly. It also recommended that campuses get sufficient proof of residency to determine eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and … monitoring its contract with Palladia, Inc. (Palladia) to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incOverview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the information contained in this guide will be valuable to new board members and inexperienced claims auditors. This … that provide audit of claims requirements applicable to various types of local governments. In the case of cities, … claims auditing process. Therefore, Appendix B is intended to provide only general information, and you should consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… with your travel and conference policy? 9 In most cases, the governing board is responsible for auditing all … (e.g., school district superintendents). In these cases, you should follow your travel and conference policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claims