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Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) … through May 31, 2019. About the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempState Agencies Bulletin No. 1785.1
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … is considered the taxable amount and must be reported in PayServ through either Time Entry or the agency … December 19, 2019). Tax Information Educational Assistance in excess of $5,250 is considered a taxable fringe benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17851-educational-assistance-benefitsTravel Advisory No. 18
… PerDiem-Unrecpted Extra Brkfast PerDiem-Unrecpted Extra Dinner Categorized the section’s layout to assist with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation funds accumulated as of June 30, 2018. Local … received by the City through the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (Act) of 2021. At this time, the timing of receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Travel Advisory No. 16
… for emergency responses due to snow storms, hurricanes, flooding, public health crises, etc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide inadequate oversight of homeless shelters, allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors visited in the spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersCity of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… agreements (CBAs) with various City employees are nearing settlement, therefore it is likely these CBAs will be in … and the Common Council should consider the CBAs nearing settlement and budget accordingly. The Common Council needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7Medicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… to ensure accurate eligibility determinations and timely closure of Buy-in Program cases for ineligible individuals. … active cases of Buy-in Program coverage for individuals without a benefit eligibility period in eMedNY and remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsTown of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… Objective Determine whether Town of Greenfield (Town) golf course collections were properly recorded, remitted to the bookkeeper and deposited timely. Key Findings Golf course collections were not properly recorded in the … not remitted and deposited in a timely manner. The head golf professional (golf pro) did not reconcile daily cash, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133City of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… year during which the debt incurred to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding … and, if they retire in 2022, will be due buyouts totaling over $600,000. The City has included only $545,000 in the … and make adjustments as needed throughout the year. Assess what fund balance is reasonable for their situation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9IX.12.F CMIA Interest Liabilities – IX. Federal Grants
… CMIA interest liabilities paid by either the Federal Government or the state to the other compensate for lost value (e.g. investment earnings) of funds. A federal interest liability (which the Federal Government pays to the state) accrues for any covered … CMIA interest liabilities paid by either the Federal Government or the state to the other compensate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12f-cmia-interest-liabilitiesCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)
… Closely monitor appropriations throughout 2020-21 and modify the budget as necessary. Develop an allocation plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-292
… be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2020 Form W-2 … be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-292-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-690
… 117XX (except 11719, 11764, 11778, 11786, 11789, 11792), and 119XX Westchester County 105XX (except 10509, 10512, 10516, 10524, 10537, 10541, 10542, and 10579), 106XX, 107XX, 108XX Rockland County 10901, 10911, … taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2020 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-690-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesLiverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… three of the 48 IT items we tested: a laptop and two cameras, totaling $1,444. The last comprehensive physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Monsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
… For seven consecutive years, an annual update document (AUD), which is a required annual financial report, was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/02/monsey-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-62City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized access or … did not establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. The City did not have … timely manner. Establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. Ensure that all IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173State Agencies Bulletin No. 1839
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 Institution Teacher Summer Session Payments and to inform agencies of new … or Confidential in BU06 who work Summer Session in 2020 are affected. Background Pursuant to CSL Article 8, … is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 Institution Teacher Summer Session Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1839-new-procedures-processing-2020-summer-session-payments-institutionCUNY Bulletin No. CU-661
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefits rate changes for HIP HMO Health Insurance. Affected Employees CUNY employees with HIP HMO … automatically implement the bi-weekly health insurance rate changes and description changes as requested by the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-661-city-new-york-hip-hmo-health-insurance-rate-changesOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… high-tech projects administered through SUNY Poly and the Buffalo Billion initiative (an investment announced in 2012 for the Buffalo area economy to create jobs and spur economic growth) … other high-tech projects within the SUNY Poly and/or Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projects