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AFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load
This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-bulk-load-09-22-22.pdfMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor Vehicle
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2-response.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Financial Oversight of the … a risk that Providers could exceed their maximum cost per child if they were serving significantly fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts Report 2015S99
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications … awards to ensure grant funds were allocated and spent for intended purposes. The audit covered the period April 1, … found the Division was generally meeting its obligations for ensuring that grant funds were appropriately allocated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… (LIRR) maintains and inspects its Event Recorder System (ERS) and whether it has corrective action plans to fix … and trains. A key feature on the train is the ERS – a device that simultaneously monitors and records the … (FRA) requires all locomotives to be equipped with ERS. Under FRA regulation, as stated in the Code of Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemTown of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Clerk properly accounted for all money … perform an annual audit or retain an independent auditor to audit the Clerk’s books and records, as required by … Annually audit, or retain an independent auditor to audit, the Clerk’s records and document the audit steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210CUNY Bulletin No. CU-414
… must select the FICA Status of “ER FICA Exmpt” on the Payroll tab of the Job Data page: In order for OSC to update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-414-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1323
… notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes 553 PEF AFLAC Accident Indemnity and 554 PEF AFLAC Cancer Care … Unit 05 Effective Date(s) Administration pay checks dated June 4, 2014 Institution pay checks dated June 12, 2014 OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1323-new-deduction-codes-553-pef-aflac-accident-indemnity-and-554-pef-aflacOpinion 99-12
… has extensions. Pursuant to Town Law, §202(5), the debt service costs for each extension are charged only against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Opinion 98-3
… on the particular circumstances. It may be advisable for the supervisor to recuse himself or herself and abstain … which specifically relate to the town comptroller and for the town comptroller's audit function in connection with … comptroller to office and the setting of the comptroller's salary and benefits, if any, and, if the office of deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-3Opinion 95-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … cemetery) VILLAGE LAW, §§15-1502, 15-1506; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(e)(3): A village may, by local law, … of cemeteries by villages. Section 15-1502 prescribes the procedure for the sale of burial lots but is silent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Opinion 96-16
… to a county, city, village, town, joint water works system or a public authority, subject to mandatory referendum … a new town hall (see, also, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145, relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered the period July 1, … with the school safety planning requirements outlined in the Law and State and City Regulations. For example, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsTown of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… May 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2014. Background The Town of … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $1.9 million. … in implementing the recommendations made in our audit report. Of the 21 audit recommendations, eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fTown of Wawarsing – Napanoch Water District Rents and Assessments (2016M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water rents in the Napanoch … Napanoch Water District, which provides water service to approximately 448 customers, totaled $201,621 for 2015. … since March 2011. The Board did not establish procedures to provide guidance to the clerk or adequately segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/30/town-wawarsing-napanoch-water-district-rents-and-assessments-2016m-186Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… oversees the provision of congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal … $342 million, including $216 million and $43 million in City and State funding, respectively, with the remainder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented establishment in which performers disrobe or … for all other locations not otherwise covered (e.g., adult-oriented locations that do not serve alcohol). Where … by prohibited transactions at liquor stores, casinos, and adult clubs. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations