Search
Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… and efficiencies to their taxpayers, resulting in cost savings to the participating local governments. The 10 local … for the provision of IT services has resulted in cost savings for local governments. Schoharie County has reduced … Broome and Tompkins Counties could have achieved cost savings totaling $39,649 with potential county-wide savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit … 2017 proposed budget does not include potential increased salary costs that may result from employee contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Oyster Bay is located in Nassau County and serves approximately 293,000 residents. … and six Board members. The cost of Town activities in 2012 were approximately $313 million. Key Findings The … of 2011. The SWDD fund deficit increased to $11.9 million in 2012. The Garbage Collection Districts (GCD) fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can … indicate to the VMU that the claim is not currently in the Statewide Vendor File because the claim is over five … email at [email protected] with “Special Use Vendor Request” in the subject line. The VMU will perform the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… “default” location, agencies should not assume the default is the correct location for their transaction. Instead, … (e.g., LOC01, LOC02, LOC03). If the agency is unsure what location to choose, agency staff must communicate with … section. If the Payment Method is “Automated Clearing House,” the payment will be made via ACH. In contrast, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationVillage of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… 30, 2013. Background The Village of Oxford is located in the Town of Oxford in Chenango County and has a population of approximately … traffic tickets to recording, collection and deposit and in reporting to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-39
… income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method, … based on the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding Allowances on the Employee Tax Data page in PayServ. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using Flat Rate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-39-2021-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonCyber Incident Response Team
… threats, fires, and other emergencies. CIRT was created in 2017 to provide cybersecurity support to more than 2,800 … and plan for entities that may benefit from their services in a more targeted manner. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-teamUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System, the Buffalo-Niagara International …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… describes who is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are … position. City May be the governing board, if provided for in the city charter City comptroller (for cities governed by … of Trustees or such other entity as may be designated in the special act creating the special district public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… financial condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … Also, while the financial condition of the water and sewer funds has improved during our audit period, the water fund … did not address cash flow problems in the water and sewer funds. Instead, the Council routinely relied on increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… economic uncertainties and risks that may impact revenue in the months ahead. Bolstering rainy day reserve funds on or ahead of the schedule proposed in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan should be a priority.” … PIT receipts were $2.6 billion lower than the same period in SFY 2021-22, reflecting, in part, the effects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… of which is for refunding purposes. The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $8.69 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterFocus on Identity Theft
… important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal … browser location field. Don’t click on links received in unsolicited email. Resources Federal Resources Federal … General: Prosecutes individuals and businesses engaged in fraudulent trade practices and provides information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… by mentally ill or developmentally disabled persons who are employed in State-operated special employment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… were also to be publicly available. As the steward of New York’s natural resources and environment, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… letter reports to the following: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , Clifton Park [pdf] , Manlius [pdf] and Seneca Falls [pdf] and the … who deliver their youth program services. Only the Town of Clifton Park annually screened all program personnel against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… providers. The audit covered the period from October 2021 through March 2022 and certain claims going back to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022The Arc Erie County New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by The Arc Erie County New York (Arc Erie) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … Arc Erie provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. SED sets the special education rates based on financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/arc-erie-county-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-41
… income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method, … based on the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding Allowances on the Employee Tax Data page in PayServ. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using Flat Rate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-41-2022-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-season