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New York State’s Cash Flow Crunch, November 2009
New York State has already been forced to take extraordinary measures to meet its existing obligations in State Fiscal Year 2009-10.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-cash-flow-crunch-2009.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1278
… Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected Employees All employees receiving a 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1278-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1347
… Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected Employees Employees receiving a 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1347-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cicero-2020-08.pdfNotice to Town and Village Justices
In May 2024, the Justice Court Fund expects to transition justices to a new platform to file their monthly reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/2023-jcr-flyer.pdfTuition Assistance Program: Schools Can Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility
In 2010‐2011, New York State spent $869 million on the Tuition Assistance Program, which provided aid to 309,540 students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/highered-tuition-assistance-program-2012.pdfCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be … we tested, we found significant and pervasive weaknesses in internal control at the regional office level that … of pre-signed checks provided by select repeat customers in an effort to make their application experiences easier and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesTown of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… did not: Perform a proper review of reports submitted to New York State agencies to ensure that all cases, including any cash collected (e.g., fines and … current assets to current liabilities) to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for and to promptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149Three Years of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Results for Municipalities with Fiscal Years Ending on December 31, 2014
In September 2015, OSC released the third annual set of Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/threeyearsfsms0915.pdfLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… for local governments. Education and Employee Benefits Account for Half of Local Expenditures Local expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-343
… union dues increase for employees represented by COBANC, in Bargaining Unit DR. Affected Employees: Employees represented by COBANC, in Bargaining Unit DR are affected. Background: Pursuant to … held on April 8, 2024, it has been determined that the amount of organization dues deduction per bi-weekly payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-343-court-officers-benevolent-association-nassau-county-cobancDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by concealing his unlawful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingState Agencies Bulletin No. 830
… paycheck from the Office of the State Comptroller, and who are currently in bargaining units 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 13, … that have been established for this program. The codes are as follows: Deduction Codes Code Narrative Description … in the third paycheck in months where three (3) paychecks are issued. The vendor will submit all transactions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/830-nys-ride-transportation-benefit-program-executive-branch-employeesSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce (2017-S-58)
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties, including all...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s58.pdfOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Our initial audit found the Department was challenged to ensure investigations, particularly Priority 1 complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. However, the … both a Treasurer and a Clerk position as Village employees to ensure that the Treasurer’s financial duties are performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities for the … appropriations in the adopted budgets and did not use all of the annually appropriated fund balance toward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … nearly $24 million of appropriated fund balance was used to finance operations. District officials did not maintain … inventory records. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to adopt more reasonable budgets to avoid raising more real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventoryAnnual Performance Report on New York State's Industrial Development Agencies - Fiscal Year Ending 2011
IDAs can assist ailing municipalities by encouraging the creation of new businesses or the retention of existing businesses. However, it is vitally important th
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/idaperformance2013.pdfBath Central School District – Reserves (2016M-401)
… was to evaluate the District’s reservation of fund balance for the period July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2016. … a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $35.9 … determine if the amounts reserved and the cash restricted for reserves is properly accounted for, necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/27/bath-central-school-district-reserves-2016m-401