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Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… assessors input data into DOF’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system to collect property-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … in full, going forward. While cliffs could extend past FY 2026, the tool only focuses on this period as it includes the … residual cliffs of $188 million annually beginning in FY 2026. Funding to support administrative overhead for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… 150 cases (46 percent), investigators did not make first contact with the employer within 60 days of creating a wage … in its procedures. In 55 of the 69 cases, the first contact did not occur for more than 120 days, including 13 cases for which first contact didn’t occur until after more than 360 days had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresState Police Bulletin No. SP-205
… for increases to Location and Supplemental Location Pay effective April 1, 2020 for Troopers in Bargaining Unit … pay will be increased to $1,306 annually. Location of NYC, Rockland, and Westchester Effective 4/2/2020, … are taxable income and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. These monies will be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-205-april-2020-increase-location-pay-and-supplemental-location-pay-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2386.1
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 CSEA … Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II program are … Scientific & Technical Services BU05 Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23861-2025-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outState Agencies Bulletin No. 2425
… which implemented the 2021 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and CSEA, and Chapter 190 of the Laws of … which implemented the 2023 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF and implemented payment increases … subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2425-fiscal-year-2025-2026-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalAbandoned Property
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2019-2020: A.8314 (Weinstein) – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-propertyTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and … 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County. The Town, which … The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerks records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … fund balance and appropriated $24,770 of fund balance for the water fund. However, the water fund already has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B21-6-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … fund balance, one-time State funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. The City could face a shortfall of … revenue and $1.3 million for parks revenue. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-8Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Utilize budget to actual reports to monitor Town operating funds’ financial status throughout the year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Town of Springport – Financial Management (2014M-329)
… funds with the same tax base to the extent permitted by statute. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-springport-financial-management-2014m-329Town of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budget planning and … January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Town of Wright is located in Schoharie County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns budget planning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Other Bulletin No. 37
… Purpose To inform the State University Construction Fund of OSC’s … Eligibility Criteria The following employees are eligible to receive the April 2017 SCF M/C 2% Parity Salary Increase: … ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) which is equated to a grade (Grade 603-668) Per guidance from DOB, employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-37-april-2017-state-university-construction-fund-scfWayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
… evaluate the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation department’s operations. Key Findings … evaluate the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation department’s operations. The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/wayne-central-school-district-transportation-department-operations-2021mLaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the District’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control … found: 235 IT assets costing $108,462 were not recorded in the District’s inventory records, and seven computers, two … found. No physical access or environmental controls over the server room. Improperly managed network user accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192New Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-30)
… Develop and implement written procedures for granting, changing and disabling user permissions and monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/new-lebanon-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-30Norfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
… claims totaling $97,727 and determined they were generally for appropriate District purposes. However, 17 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/30/norfolk-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-109