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Department of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… and regulations. We examined refunds processed during the calendar year January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by … returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by … returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether Downstate … single-source contract with Growe under Part Q of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2013 (Part Q). Neither the Foundation contract … The objective of our examination was to determine whether Downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income 7,465 $24,766,106 Tax preparer submitted returns with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by … we returned 12,335 refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate … action. Key Findings We identified and returned to the Department 12,335 questionable refunds totaling about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so; were working their required hours at each employer; and … for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so were working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… if the Office of General Services (OGS) has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings … cost-savings measures. As part of these efforts, the Warehouse Consolidation Initiative (Initiative) was … to achieve cost savings through the consolidation of warehouse space used by State agencies. At the start of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceOversight of Passenger Safety
… vehicles are being operated safely by employees with valid driver licenses. The audit covers New York City OPWDD … automated reporting system that notifies organizations of driver-related events, such as the expiration and renewal of driver licenses; the suspension, revocation, and restoration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1614
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change of the income code field on … Aliens (NRAs) working in the U.S who have income subject to withholding Background Non-Resident Aliens (NRA) working … of earnings. The IRS has grouped various earnings paid to NRAs and assigned an Income Code to each group. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1614-change-non-resident-alien-nra-income-codes-payservSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 … fees totaling $2,473 without review and approval of the related invoices. Key Recommendations Review canceled … images and journal entries to provide additional oversight of the CFO’s duties. Establish a written agreement with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationHerkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Claims Auditing (2022M-12)
… purposes and independently reviewed and approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims totaling … claims were independently reviewed and approved prior to payment. We also found: The Board did not appoint someone to audit claims and did not develop and adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/04/08/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-claimsOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2022M-29)
… were paid prior to the claims auditor’s approval. Based on dates transactions cleared the bank, 195 additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2022m-29Monroe No. 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Credit Cards (2024M-156)
… have adequate support including a specific BOCES purpose. 97 charges totaling $12,938 required pre-approval but were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/06/06/monroe-no-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-credit-cards-2024m-156Caledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… needs associated with constructing a new fire station and replacing old vehicles and equipment, or the effect these decisions would have on the District’s fund balance and the tax levy. … take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… but not limited to, household and personal care items, video streaming services and clothes that were made by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2024M-122)
… (District) officials ensured credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate … did not ensure that all credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved and supported. Therefore, it could not be determined whether all charges were for appropriate District purposes. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/03/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-0Ulster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to examine controls over the County’s court and trust funds … 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Commissioner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352Online Services
… For certain services, you must first enroll to get a user ID and password. Log in You must log in to use these … and business partners You must first enroll to get a user ID and password …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-servicesAbandoned Property
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2019-2020: A.8314 (Weinstein) – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-property