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Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… October 10, 2013. Background The Company is located in the Town of Pomfret, in Chautauqua County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws, which stipulate that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialMarch 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… increased public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to fund this program the statute provides for … relating to handicapped parking spaces. This surcharge is in addition to any other sentence, fine or penalty. One-half … amount will be paid to chief fiscal officer of the county in which the violation occurred. These monies must be used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare … liabilities on 7,072 Medicaid claims resulting in overpayments of $770,935. We determined three of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… auditor. A local government that expends $750,000 or more in federally awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in accordance with the provisions of the federal "single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… robust third quarter that saw continued strong performance in domestic and developed international equities markets," … The Fund has 37.6 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 17.1 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsState Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… Date(s) August 19, 2009 Background Recent changes in tax regulations require that military stipend payments be … and Medicare taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. 914 (Change in Taxation of Military Stipend) explained the regulation and … employees beginning or ending military stipend beginning in Pay Periods 9L and 10L. When an employee receives both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Background The Almond Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Village of Almond in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The Department, consisting … Take action to recover the missing funds identified in this report. Develop and include internal controls in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Lakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… 30, 2012. Background The Lakeland Fire District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … that expenditures were properly supported. This resulted in: The payment of $15,041 in questionable travel costs which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Albany Public Library , Cambria Housing Authority and the Oneida County Department of Social Services . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … provisions in the collective bargaining agreement. The board has not established a standard leave request form or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1SUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year audit period, as … employee for audit whose expenses ranked among the highest in the State in the area of lodging. In total, we examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1264
… Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notices 2800C (Lock-in Letter), 2808C (Lock-in Modification Letter) and 2809C (Lock-In Release Letter). Affected Employees Employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1264-new-procedure-processing-internal-revenue-service-irs-issued-lockState Agencies Bulletin No. 1118
… Date(s) 2011 Form W-2s will include earnings paid in paychecks dated: Administration: 1/05/11 through 12/21/11 … 12/29/11 Employees who worked for more than one agency in the same company during the year [for example, State of … Form W-2. Employees who worked for more than one agency in multiple companies (for example both NYS and CUNY) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1118-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2011City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-16)
… which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2015-16 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … funding of $14 million which will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 1220
… Form W-2 Content 2012 Form W-2s will include earnings paid in paychecks dated: Administration: 1/04/12 through 12/19/12 … 12/27/12 Employees who worked for more than one agency in the same company during the year [for example, State of … Form W-2. Employees who worked for more than one agency in multiple companies (for example both NYS and CUNY) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1220-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2012SUNY Bulletin No. SU-170
… Increase. Affected Employees SUNY M/C employees in Bargaining Unit 13 Background Chapter 10 of the Laws of … Discretionary 4% and 1% 2010 Increases for M/C employees in Bargaining Unit 13. The SUNY Board of Trustees resolved to … provides for a 1% Discretionary Increase for employees in Annual, Biweekly and Hourly positions. Effective 7/1/10. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-170-2010-discretionary-increase-suny-management-confidentialSUNY Bulletin No. SU-122
… Increases. Affected Employees SUNY M/C employees in Bargaining Units 13 and 40 Effective Dates 3% … 3% Discretionary Increase Eligibility Criteria Employees in BU13 or BU40 must be Active or on an approved Leave on the … Increase must be based on the annual salary rate in effect as of 3/31/06. 1% Discretionary Increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-122-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidential-mcState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned … with a 2021 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2022. A second outreach letter will be sent … with a 2021 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in October of 2022. Signed outreach letters that are returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. To fulfill these responsibilities, the BOE … the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to aid in the administration of federal elections. The EAC provides … these standards and secure and improve election systems. In 2018, the EAC made the HAVA Election Security Grant (HAVA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityTown of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … $309,369 and $399,024 of unrestricted surplus funds in the general and highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive in comparison to the Town’s expenditure levels, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Town of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Lincoln is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately … 31, 2012, the Board accumulated unexpended surplus funds in the general fund totaling $458,698, which were excessive … occurred because the Board underestimated budget revenues in previous years and did not adopt a policy to govern the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245