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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … of $59.2 million, such as fund balance and State aid, to balance its budget. Police overtime costs could … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/07/30/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-7Reporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… assessors were verifying the Real Property Income Expense Statement (RPIE) billboard income. In addition, Finance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followWhat is a Public Authority?
… 2009 (Chapter 506 of the Laws of 2009) will require many new measures designed to improve the oversight and accountability of New York’s public authorities. New reporting requirements including mission statements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/what-public-authorityCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… year ending December 31, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16Town of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… 28, 2012. Background The Town of New Berlin is located in Chenango County. An elected five-member Town Board, … and Urban Development (HUD) that program income held in certain Revolving Loan Funds continue to be subject to … was within the allowable purposes of their loan program. In particular, the Board recognized the need for ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… budget and will issue a report on our findings in the coming weeks.” … NYCs budget outlook continues to improve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has a duty to be clear with riders and toll payers on how the $15 … or suspended capital projects due to a lack of funding. It must update its capital project dashboard to identify … gap and which projects can’t move forward until funding is identified. The MTA should make these revisions before it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planTown of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Supervisor’s response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Opinion 98-1
… with subcontracted taxi or wheelchair transportation. You ask whether the county may enter into such a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 287
… Employees with employer provided vehicles Specifics OSC will report the value of personal use of a State provided … diaries, log receipts, bills, trip sheets or expense forms. Written records made at or near the time the expense … deposit stub and will be included in the YTD Gross. While OSC cannot withhold taxes for inactive employees, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/287-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-2001State Agencies Bulletin No. 1921
… are affected. Background Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2021, which implements the 2015-2019 Agreement between the … OSC will be mailing a Request for Special Wage Payment Report to inactive individuals who are 62 or older in … checked in Modify a Person who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked to fill out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1921-changes-calculation-and-retroactive-adjustment-pre-shift-briefingDover Union Free School District - Information Technology (2018M-112)
… blogging. District officials did not properly secure the server room. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses … that restrict access to inappropriate websites. Secure the server room so that only authorized individuals have access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/dover-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2018m-112Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Villages – Village Law Sections 4-402(d), 4-408(d), and 5-524 Towns – Town Law Sections 20(3)(b), 29(7), 34(1), 1 8, 1 9, 125 and 215(1-b); Highway Law Section 284 Fire Districts – Town … 177 Counties – County Law Sections 369, 575, 577, and 600; Highway Law Sections 127 and 133(5); and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
… networking, shopping, travel and other personal use. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/ellicottville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-14Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget … 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 projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… Purpose To provide agencies with information regarding the outreach … and December 31, 2017 Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing Control-D report NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated … Money website to search for money handed over to OUF and submit a claim to recover these funds. OSC Actions On …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… with the Beacon City School District for delinquent school tax collection. Develop a comprehensive IT security plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1595.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1595 Purpose To provide agencies with … regarding the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks issued in calendar year 2017 Affected … between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017 Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing Control-D report NPAY539 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15951-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Fire Company controls over financial activities for … 2013. Background The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection … although the by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget … described below, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget … overestimating revenue from tax anticipation note premiums and could experience potential revenue shortfall if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22