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DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic put many New Yorkers out of work and forced the state to borrow heavily from the … and claims for UI benefits. From the fourth quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2020, regular state UI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of 2021. While New Yorkers … The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53830 at the end of 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgeting practices were not transparent and resulted in the district exceeding the statutory limit on surplus fund … reserves by nearly $1.9 million and did not use funds held in six reserves with balances totaling $10 million. Orleans … turn over the money because the action was still pending in court. However, the money had been in the treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law. The board member’s physical therapy company entered into six contracts with the district while he was a board member that resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1963
… 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 the Flat Rate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1963-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestCUNY Bulletin No. CU-720
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of … benefits are considered taxable income. Therefore, the value of this benefit will be added to the employee’s taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-720-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1874
… Employees Interest arbitration ineligible employees in the Security Services Unit (SSU) – BU21 who meet the … The 2020 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance is not pensionable and is not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1874-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-securityCUNY Bulletin No. CU-747
… Local 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SC, SE, SL, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX, SZ, TS, or TT. Employees represented by … U6 $107.00 PL3 Teamsters Local 237 SB, SC, SE, SL, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX, SZ, TS, TT $133.03 PL1 SEIU Local 300 S6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-747-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Records and Reports (Greene County) The treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records and … incorrectly recorded and $91,741 that were recorded twice in the accounting records. As a result, the board’s ability … law. In addition, the supervisor did not file the 2022 through 2024 AFRs with the Comptroller’s Office within 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0X.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor File Business Units create contracts, purchase … that have been successfully registered in the Statewide Vendor File and have valid New York State Vendor IDs. Business Units must initiate the registration … that have been successfully registered in the Statewide Vendor File and have valid New York State Vendor IDs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policiesVIII.1.C Expenditure Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… An Expenditure transfer is used to adjust or reclassify previously posted expenditure accounting transactions using a General Ledger Journal Entry in SFS. Expenditure transfers include: … An Expenditure transfer is used to adjust or reclassify previously posted expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1c-expenditure-transfersOverview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… A well thought out travel and conference policy, specifically designed for your operations, is the … when developing or updating your travel and conference policy. Travel policies and procedures adopted by the … of the local government or school district. In addition to policy development, this guide also includes practical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewTown of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… when procuring professional services and purchases subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings Officials did not always … for tires than prices bid. Had Town policies been adhered to, competition would have been sought, approvals likely … with all individuals and firms that provide these services to the Town and ensure that prices paid for services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Village of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
… employment agreements. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that compensation received by the Clerk-Treasurer … with his individual employment agreements, resulting in: $44,135 in overpayments for unused vacation and sick leave and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Village of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
… of Monticello (Village) officials ensured that payroll and payroll-related benefits were paid properly. Key Findings Village officials … unclear Board resolutions, undocumented verbal agreements and a lack of Board oversight, training and controls, the … of Monticello Village officials ensured that payroll and payrollrelated benefits were paid properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/11/18/village-monticello-payroll-2022m-59Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 74 claims … totaling $2.96 million did not contain documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims … BOCES), inappropriately audited and approved 25 claims for the GST BOCES service charges totaling approximately $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Hilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200)
… and sensitive information (PPSI) are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to … establish written policies or adequate written procedures for managing network user account access, including adding or … unneeded enabled network user accounts, including those for former students, former employees and others who were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/hilton-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-200Marcellus Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-66)
… Determine whether District officials established controls to ensure online banking transactions were appropriate and … Key Recommendations Update the online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and … transactions. Ensure that a dedicated computer is used to perform online transactions and that employees involved in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/marcellus-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-66New York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278)
… insurance (UI) benefit payments to county jail inmates in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 through May … no fault of their own. Individuals who are incarcerated in jails are not eligible for UI benefits. NYSDOL has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/12/02/new-york-state-department-labor-unemployment-insurance-payments-countySouth Lewis Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Lewis Central School District is located in the Towns of Greig, Leyden, Lyonsdale, Martinsburg, Osceola, Turin, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/south-lewis-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-83