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Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… across the state were qualified and had completed required training. The follow-up audit found that Department officials … education provider located in Roosevelt. Among other programs, CPN provides preschool education services to young … the New York City Administration for Children’s Services’ Early Learn program. Auditors found that on its annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … collections totaled $1.76 billion, up $26.1 million from the same time last year. “Growth in local sales tax … in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearRochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… through June 9, 2016. Background The Rochester Land Bank Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation created in 2013 to facilitate, manage and … with the not-for-profit Rochester Housing Development Fund Corporation (Subcontractor) to assist with the use of grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceTown of Eastchester – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-246)
… to May 31, 2012, Town employees issued over 23,600 parking tickets and the Town collected approximately $806,000 in … Court still had $1.89 million in cumulative unpaid parking tickets outstanding as of May 31, 2012. This included 10,599 unpaid parking tickets totaling $851,906 that have been outstanding for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246Town of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… August 27, 2013. Background The Town of Milford is located in Otsego County and is governed by an elected Town Board … fund to finance operations for the part-town highway fund in 2013. This interfund advance inappropriately crossed the … and capital plan, nor did it have any other mechanism in place to adequately address the Town’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Resources for Local Officials
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… ) . Background The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014 to encourage … the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (Division) within the Office of General Services … efforts to identify and address barriers to SDVOB development, which, if not addressed, could present …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… (SED) has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business … are issued from agency appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank … SED has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accou …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff ( 2013-S-65 ). Background Our initial … had adequate internal controls over time and attendance for Public Safety officers. No one was responsible for verifying the hours worked by Department of Public Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followThousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… action. Appendix C includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… District generated operating surpluses totaling $2,520,795 from 2009 through 2012. The District did not calculate its … not receive complete and accurate financial information from the Treasurer. Therefore, the Board did not always have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Jericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… 1, 2014 through May 24, 2016. Background The Jericho Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay … Jericho Union Free School District Financial Management 2016M328 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Chateaugay Central School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-149)
… Burke and Chateaugay in Franklin County and the Towns of Clinton and Ellenburg in Clinton County. The District, which operates one school with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/chateaugay-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-149Belfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement … for procuring professional services. The purchasing agent and claims auditor did not always ensure that purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Contract Advisory No. 28
… and amendments initiated after 10/12/2019 must have this updated version of Appendix A incorporated. References: Appendix A – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/28-updates-appendixGreater Johnstown School District - Payroll (2018M-267)
… officials effectively designed and implemented procedures to ensure that compensation payments were accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/greater-johnstown-school-district-payroll-2018m-267Elsmere Fire District – Capital Project (2022M-48)
… properly established and managed the South Station capital project. Key Findings District officials properly established and managed the South Station capital project. Officials: Obtained voters’ approval for the construction project and bond financing. Prepared an itemized budget and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/08/05/elsmere-fire-district-capital-project-2022m-48Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company Franklin County Newfield Fire Company Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1655
… Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this information … string is lapsing on 6/30/2018, agencies must insert a new row into the Department Budget Table USA (refer to Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1655-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-events