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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1297
… Purpose To inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding … 15, 2014 Background For 2014, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1297-summary-irs-tax-related-changes-tax-year-2014Vendor File Advisory No. 3
… intervention. This includes: The Vendor’s ID, A temporary login number for the Primary Contact to access the online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressHewlett Bay Fire District
… of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are approximately $1.78 million. Key Findings The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Information Technology (2016M-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s information technology for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-information-technologyAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… as those levied on employers for their failure to pay fees in a timely manner or comply with workplace safety rules. We … does not assess and collect all required fees and fines. In total, the Department did not collect about $3.8 million, … assessment and collection of fees and penalties identified in this report. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesRensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… The Department is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of approximately 60 County-owned bridges. It is not … action programs. The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to … repair a bridge. Key Recommendation Record and monitor repairs and maintenance by bridge. … Rensselaer County County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… allowed a third-party administrator to access a District bank account. The Board’s online banking policy (Policy) … responsibilities were not assigned to another employee. Bank agreements do not contain sufficient authorization … allowing third-party administrator access to a District bank account. Update the Policy and perform online banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2012. … and four Council members. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 were approximately $3.7 million and were funded … fund. Provide the Board with a monthly Supervisor’s report including all receipts and disbursements, and cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … not properly segregated. Department heads are not required to sign time cards showing their approval, and pre-approval … County) The town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records because the supervisor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be … Supervision (DOCCS), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The audit, … systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… to plan for the unthinkable. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and regularly … not support that meetings were held monthly (as required by the City Regulations), were well planned, or covered … for responding to implied or direct threats of violence by visitors to the school; and policies and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCity of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… 31, 2014. Background The City of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 11,128. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… The Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Kiantone, in Chautauqua County. The Department … that the Board is adequately reviewing and approving all claims prior to payment or that a semi-annual audit is … monthly reports. Key Recommendations Review and approve all claims prior to payment to ensure that all claims have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Revenue estimates for sales tax, City income tax surcharge, metered water and sewer rents may not … overtime may not be adequate. The City continues to rely on fund balance for recurring expenditures. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Eligible members can choose to receive a portion of their retirement benefit as a Partial … PLS was taken. NYSLRS will use a hypothetical calculation to determine the ex-spouse’s share to avoid reductions resulting from the member’s PLS election. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementWayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… manner for the period July 1, 2013 through March 24, 2014. Background The Wayne Central School District is … of Ontario, Macedon, Walworth and Williamson in Wayne County and in the Towns of Penfield and Webster in Monroe … elected nine-member Board of Education and operates five schools with approximately 2,500 students. Appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchaseCohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … Library’s charter and bylaws and the City code pertaining to the Library. The Treasurer does not submit complete and adequate monthly financial reports to the Board. The Board does not audit and approve claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… provides fire protection services for the Town of Thurston in Steuben County. The Company is operated in accordance with its bylaws which stipulate that a Board … audit of the Secretary/Treasurer's books and records in January 2015 or 2016. The credit card policy lacks a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is … by replacing and completely renovating six bridges each year. Key Recommendations Track yearly maintenance and repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … bank and deposit slips did not include sufficient detail to verify that all moneys collected were deposited. Village … In addition, the county’s enforcement of occupancy taxes due could be improved as it does not have formal procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits