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Local Government Contact Management System (LGCMS)
OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-gov-contact-management-system-081924.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfImports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area
The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/imports-and-exports-in-nyc.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2-response.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14-response.pdfTown of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-346)
… was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. … by an elected five-member Town Board. Expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $1.3 million for the general, highway and water funds. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/06/town-elizabethtown-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-346State Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2019 Affected Employees Employees … According to IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees … from tax withholdings and be in compliance with IRS and NYS Rules and Regulations, agencies must update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) takes sufficient steps to … through August 31, 2016. Background ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of New York City … homes (relatives) or with foster parents selected by not-for-profit, community-based voluntary agencies. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careDiNapoli: Audit Shows Mixed Results on School Districts' Compliance With Physical Education Rules
… all state-mandated physical education (PE) requirements for students. Of the 10 school districts examined, nine did … of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. Auditors did find that all 10 districts met the requirements for students in grades 9-12, nine districts met grade 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-shows-mixed-results-school-districts-compliance-physical-education-rulesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-67
… Agreement between the State of New York and the DC-37, provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-67-april-2014-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationState Police Bulletin No. SP-104
… State Troopers, Inc. will begin administering Deduction Codes 311 and 313 which are currently administered by the … New Description 311 Fraternal Order Troopers Life PBA Troopers Life 313 Fraternal Order Troopers IRA PBA Troopers IRA Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-104-change-narrative-descriptions-fraternal-order-troopers-life-andTown of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… determine whether Town officials were properly budgeting and allocating highway department expenditures for the period January 1, 2014 through October 21, 2015. … allocated in the proper funds. Correct prior year accounting errors relating to the improper recording of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Oversight of Public Water Systems
… State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period January 1, … – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established regulations for more than 90 contaminants. SDWA allows states to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1678
… income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.61135% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1678-2018-clothing-allowance-certain-apsu-employees-represented-policeBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… District officials did not: Seek competition for 16 of 20 professional service providers paid approximately $1.42 … by the District’s purchasing policy. Ensure that purchases of goods and services totaling $22,899 were made with prior … professional services. Obtain verbal or written quotes when required by the purchasing policy. Issue and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212West Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which it is located. The District is governed by an … grants were properly managed. The District also failed to claim over $121,500 in grant money awarded to it by the Federal Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll for the period January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. … that District employees could receive, use, or get paid for more leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s … to examine the Districts internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 2012 through December 31 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … members. The District’s general fund budget was $78,540 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board should … a result, the Board has not set appropriate expectations for District operations. For example, the Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments … from claimants’ willful misrepresentations to obtain benefits. Background UI benefits are temporary income for … to obtain UI benefits. New York State Labor Law § 594 and 42 United States Code § 503 require that at the time the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpayments