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Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… weights and measures to ensure consumer confidence in products purchased in New York State. The audit covers the … commerce to help ensure that consumers get what they pay for and that competition is fair. Department regulations … of weight, volume, or size are to be inspected and tested for accuracy at least annually. Such devices include gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1034
… PEF or CSEA Tax Rules Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of … paid from an unqualified program are fully taxable. Most New York State programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1034-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 857
… PEF or GOER Tax Rules Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of … paid from an unqualified program are fully taxable. Most New York State programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/857-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 936
… PEF or CSEA Tax Rules Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of … paid from an unqualified program are fully taxable. Most New York State programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/936-educational-assistance-benefitsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Report 2020-S-5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-inc-followOptimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… overlooked multiple sources of drug rebate revenue. As a result, the Department did not collect an estimated $95.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebates-followLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… “The pandemic substantially changed consumer spending for goods and services and from brick and mortar to online,” … grew nearly 50% in the second quarter and remained strong for the rest of the year, with 20% growth in the third … Collections only grew 14.2% and 12.8% in those quarters for communities outside of New York City in 2021 in contrast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Center (BSC) performs many administrative functions on behalf of SLA, such as accounts payable and receivable, … travel card charges. Take appropriate follow-up action on outstanding charges. … To determine whether the Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsWappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s maintenance of fuel inventories for the period … November 6, 2014. Background The Wappingers Central School District is located in the Towns of East Fishkill, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135Opinion 88-19
… as a creature and instrumentality of the State, has no standing to maintain an action or proceeding against the … or one of its agencies. Accordingly, the town may not have standing to maintain any action or proceeding which is … no opinion as to whether the town would possess adequate standing to maintain the action described in your inquiry. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… Electronic Maintenance Division (EMD) is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the equipment used to ensure … are not publicly distributed but are monitored, primarily for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on … Point Intercoms (HPIs) were installed in subway stations for customer use to obtain travel information or emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsOpinion 88-41
Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private nonprofit organization in presenting fire prevention programs to town residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… and other sanctions. The audit scope covers the period January 1, 2015 through July 10, 2019. About the Program The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… to assess Fire Company controls over financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … current Treasurer ensured that there were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy … bank should be notified that two signatures are required on all Company checks. Strengthen the policy for the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… annual vacation leave in accordance with its policy. As a result, 14 current employees’ vacation leave exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… Findings The County’s financial position has been strained for several years. Its combined funds’ 1 available fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Retiring with an Outstanding Loan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… loan application and Retirement Online provide examples of how much your reduction would be. Tier 5 and 6 Members If you … pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension reduction will be based on your age, your loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanLancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… of fund balance that was not used. Did not use reserves in accordance with adopted budgets, overfunded two reserves … million, to pay debt as required. These practices resulted in real property tax levies that were higher than necessary. … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations, appropriated fund balance and reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37Village of Hewlett Neck – Financial Management (2022M-35)
… a four-year total of $505,187 more than necessary in taxes. Maintained an excessive level of surplus fund balance in the general fund from 2017-18 through 2020-21 ranging … budgets based on historical trends and known plans for the fiscal year. Reduce surplus fund balance to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/08/village-hewlett-neck-financial-management-2022m-35East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… action. Appendix B contains our comment on an issue raised in the District response. … Determine whether the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management