Search
State Agencies Bulletin No. 1887
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2021 rate for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program. Affected Employees: All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program are … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.511% (0.00511) of an employee’s weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1887-2021-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… and appointed) and employees of local governments and school districts. 1 Office of the New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionTown of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Lewiston is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately … Davis State Park. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $17.4 million Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Town of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … 1, 2011 through March 27, 2015. Background The Town of Phelps is located in Ontario County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… July 9, 2014. Background The Town of Louisville is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … customer accounts. Three users have administrative rights in the computerized water billing system which allow them to … or prior approval required for adjustments to be made in the system. Key Recommendations Segregate the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 1, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-263)
… the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly accounted for fees (including campsite rentals), real property taxes … Treasurer (Treasurer) each week, as required by law. For example, the Clerk collected taxes totaling $951,513 … property tax collections within the required timeframe. For example, $468,215 or 34 percent of taxes paid by check in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/19/town-crown-point-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-263State Police Bulletin No. SP-198
… Laws of 2019 implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between New York State and the New York State Police Investigators … be increased to $1,686 annually. Maintenance Allowance (MTA) Effective 04/04/2019, Maintenance Allowance will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-198-april-2019-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-maintenance-allowanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1804
… York State Paid Family Leave Program. Affected Employees All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family … will be $196.72 per year. Effective Date(s) Effective for all 2020 paychecks, starting with the Institution check of … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for all eligible employees. Agency Actions Agencies must notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1804-2020-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-rate-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 calendar year. Affected Employees Employee who are members of … PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2020 Calendar Year. PayServ will automatically stop ORP … will resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned … and placed on waiting lists when conducting lotteries for the various developments. Waiting lists contained … procedures instructing managing agents on how to account for application fees, handle refunds (from lotteries prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance … Ensure STARS properly accounts for all the summonses that have been written off and entered into judgment. Communicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… October 28, 2014. Background The Town of Barton is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 8,900 … a level of acceptable fund balance or properly use money in the town-wide highway equipment reserve. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Brighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… procured, properly approved, adequately supported and for District purposes. Key Findings District officials did … or provide documentation that competition was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The District may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United States General Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, … deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State … are outstanding. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the tentative budget are reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… [ read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … included in our review. The City is located in Saratoga County. Key Findings Our review found that officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Norwich (S9-21-16)
… operations of local governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their … have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or expenditures. This … villages across the State. The City of Norwich (City) is one of the local governments included in our review. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-norwich-s9-21-16Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Village of Ossining (S9-21-17)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-village-ossining-s9-21-17Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Herkimer (S9-21-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-herkimer-s9-21-4Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Genesee County (S9-21-7)
… an independent evaluation of the County’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic … The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual budgets given the unknowns of … future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely monitor their budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-genesee-county-s9-21-7