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State Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… agencies that the use of fixed amounts or percentages for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not … or percentage. Agencies have entered the fixed amounts for Federal, State or local withholding taxes into PayServ, … Agencies must not initiate new fixed tax transactions for employees. For employees who have a fixed tax entry, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingOpinion 88-54
… The town board may, however, initiate proceedings for such an extension prior to the effective date of the … December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the consolidated district. As noted in … special districts only becomes effective after the period for filing a petition requesting a referendum has expired or, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
… (Board) ensured that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment. … did not ensure that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment. … $775,633 and found that although these claims were for legitimate Village purposes, none of the claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/12/02/village-oyster-bay-cove-claims-audit-2022m-114State Agencies Bulletin No. 2097
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 2627 in Bargaining … of organization dues deduction per bi-weekly payroll for members of DC37, Local 2627, shall be updated as provided … is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 2627 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2097-district-council-37-dc37-local-2627-dues-increaseUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-313
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 1070 in Bargaining … of organization dues deduction per bi-weekly payroll for members of DC37, Local 1070, shall be changed from $27.11 … is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 1070 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-313-district-council-37-dc37-local-1070-dues-increaseOpinion 94-33
… members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a volunteer firefighters' service award program has … a service award program (General Municipal Law, §217 [a]). For this purpose, an "active volunteer firefighter" is a … (see Town Law, §176-b; Village Law, §10-1006; Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402). Although article 11-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Opinion 89-41
… we note that General Municipal Law, Article 11-A does not prescribe any procedures for conducting the referendum even though it does set forth the content of the proposition (see General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Review Invoices, Purchase Orders and Payments
… New York State by logging into the Vendor Self-Service Portal. The online service allows you to search for invoices, … view your transactions, log in to the Vendor Self-Service Portal in the Statewide Financial System: Log in Don't have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portalPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… the average monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by 68,614 (14.5 percent) to 540,656, following near-record-low caseloads in SFY 2021-22. The number of public assistance recipients … every month since September 2021, reaching 574,154 in March 2023 – its highest level since October 2015. “Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareTown of Guilderland – Golf Course Collections (2017M-22)
… processing of collections received at the Town golf course for the period January 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. … five-member Town Board. The Town owns a golf course for which revenue in 2015 totaled $970,000. Key Finding … processing of collections received at the Town golf course for the period January 1 2015 through October 31 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-guilderland-golf-course-collections-2017m-22Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-326
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by Suffolk County Court Employees … 2023, to increase membership dues from $15.00 to $20.00 for employees in Bargaining Unit F8 (Deduction Code 456). … is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by Suffolk County Court Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-326-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-increaseXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… by ACH, this is the date that funds are made available in the vendor’s bank account, which is two business days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … purchases adhered to the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As … of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing agent: Approved seven purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17VII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies are responsible for retaining backup documentation outside SFS, even though … refer to the General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York State Government Records as published by the New York State Archives and Records for guidance on minimum retention periods for other fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirementsMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… to procure goods and services and whether purchases were for appropriate District purposes. Key Findings While all purchases reviewed were for appropriate District purposes, District officials did not … Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the policy and procedures and adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … operating expenditures of approximately $8.1 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Key Findings Library … The account clerk and/or Director reviews invoices for department head approvals before printing checks and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182Town of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013. … Board comprised of a Supervisor and four Council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations totaled … were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. In addition, the fuel monitoring system in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… 28, 2014. Background The Town of Dansville is located in Steuben County and had a population of 1,842 as of the … and capital plan, and it did not have any other mechanism in place to adequately address the Town’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… to align estimated revenues in the adopted budgets with actual rate schedules. This resulted in an accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323