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Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… and liabilities by $434,929 in fiscal year 2021-22. Two capital project funds and three community development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… provided adequate and accurate financial reports. As a result, the Board was not transparent with taxpayers and … appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic budgets. For example, revenues were underestimated by nearly $1.2 … Adopt realistic budgets and appropriate fund balance only when needed to fund operations. Adopt a written fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23City of Mount Vernon – Financial Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96)
… Determine whether financial information was made available to the City Council and City officials for the effective … City lost its credit rating. The City Comptroller failed to file the required annual financial report (AUD) with our … through 2019. The Council did not take sufficient action to acquire financial information. No audited financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/17/city-mount-vernon-financial-reporting-and-oversight-2020m-96Serven Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2024M-97)
… Treasurer did not: Solely receive and deposit all money as required, and allowed a member to handle hall rental revenue. … Properly record all financial transactions, or Prepare required annual reports. Recommendations The report includes … on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the Hose Company. In July 2024, the former Chief pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/serven-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2024m-97Main-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… officials could not verify whether all the banquet hall rental revenues were accurately collected and deposited. The … manager: Booked all rentals, collected and deposited all rental fees, issued refunds and disbursed funds for all rental hall purchases and operating expenses. Calculated his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0City of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… 31, 2014. Background The City of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 11,128. The … payrolls. The payroll clerk gives the Comptroller a report from the computerized payroll system that lists the gross pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… The Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … and underestimated revenues by a total of $2.8 million from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. The District's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town … policies and procedures to ensure removal of all PPSI data from computers and other electronic equipment prior to reuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New … allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at … manage their budgets and ensure they comply with the tax cap law.” The 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearOrdinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… Tell employees to ask for the government rate when making reservations. Allow exceptions to maximum rates for special … Mileage and other transportation costs such as tolls, parking and rental car costs A certification statement signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $183.5 Billion
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund reached a record estimated value of $1835 billion
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1835-billionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2197
… of the new chargeback process for direct-mailed 2023 form W-2’s. Background: In order to repay OSC for the direct mailing costs for 2023 form W-2 for employees, an agency chargeback journal must be … the postage costs for the mailing of their employees' 2023 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements. Agencies incur mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2197-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackState Agencies Bulletin No. 2411
… and Tax Statements postmarked no later than February 2, 2026. Undeliverable W-2s that cannot be delivered to the … for Direct Mailed W-2s were made available on January 16, 2026, in Control-D for agency review. To reimburse OSC for … Product: 315555 Payment must be received by February 20, 2026. When complete, please notify OSC by e-mail and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2411-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackState Agencies Bulletin No. 2307
… enter a journal voucher in the General Ledger from your account to the following OSC Postage revenue account string: BU: OSC01 Fund: 10050 Program: 12768 Department: 3050222 Budget Ref: 24-25 Account: 58009 Product: 315555 Payment must be received by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2307-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackTown of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive in comparison to the Town’s expenditure levels, representing 108 … in a reserve fund for highway equipment and $18,606 in an unemployment reserve without documenting any planned use. We found no evidence that the capital reserve and the unemployment reserve were created pursuant to General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… not always made timely. The Clerk also does not provide monthly reports timely to the Supervisor, or perform a monthly accountability of cash to liabilities. The method of … three business days after the total exceeds $250. Submit a monthly report of all moneys received and disbursed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-16)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61516 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-16Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, … many crime victims of unsatisfied restitution orders from receiving the money to which they are entitled. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations