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State Agencies Bulletin No. 813
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new error message that will not … withhold at the single rate or at the lower married rate. How many withholding allowances you claim (each allowance … will be generated (see illustration below). Effective Date Immediately Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/813-new-error-message-federal-state-and-local-tax-data-pages-payservTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes for the period January 1, … Because the Board has not established proper controls over payroll, the clerk to the Supervisor overpaid herself $13,940 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342City of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… June 30, 2016. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … for managing the Yonkers Public Schools’ (YPS) finances in 2014. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year, … The Council has continued to appropriate fund balance in the City’s budget without using it. For the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-105
… Benefit for the 2006 calendar year. Listed below are the union, bargaining unit, value of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit and the Earnings Code. Union Bargaining Units Value Earnings Code DC 37 SK $107.00 … or the "HOME" address is blank and (State) is equal to NY. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Control-D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-105-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-ucs-employeesGrahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… and separate from the Town of Neversink, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … requirements. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that reserve funds are established, funded and used in accordance with all related statutory provisions. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147CUNY Bulletin No. CU-239
… for the 2005 calendar year. Affected Employees Employees in the bargaining units represented by District Council 37 … U6 $70.00 PL3 Note : This benefit will be processed again in paychecks dated December 8, 2005 for employees who receive … November 23, 2005 and did not have the benefit applied in October. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-239-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1224
… Purpose To inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2013. … 2013 (Institution) Federal Withholding Allowance The value of one Annual Federal Withholding Allowance has increased to … can be found in IRS Notice 1036 (Early Released Copies of the 2013 Percentage Method Tables Income Tax Withholding). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1224-update-internal-revenue-service-irs-tax-withholding-requirements-2013Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … The written policy for reserves does not address how the suitable balance for each of the reserves will be … balances will be used and replenished to finance related costs. … Lancaster Central School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
… officials effectively managed the District’s finances for the period July 1, 2014 through April 5, 2016. Background … Board of Education. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $54.2 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219Olean City School District – Financial Management (2016M-210)
… 2016. Background The Olean City School District is located in the City of Olean and the Towns of Olean and Portville in Cattaraugus County. The District, which operates four … Key Findings Appropriated fund balance was not needed in the annual budgets for the past three years because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/olean-city-school-district-financial-management-2016m-210Rochester Academy Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-144)
… our audit was to review the School’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2011, to March 1, 2013. Background The … in the City of Rochester, in Monroe County. The oversight for school operations is provided by the Board of Trustees … totaling $320,000 to determine if the disbursements were for school purposes, properly supported by a detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/26/rochester-academy-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-144Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… examine oversight of the Commission’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2015. … by the Commission’s voting membership. Expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $136,000. Key Findings The Director did not maintain complete records to account for the fees collected from each program. The Director did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … the sale of real property which, if not sold, will cause a revenue shortfall of $230,000. The City continues to budget … or unforeseen expenditures. The 2017 proposed budget does not include an allowance for uncollectible taxes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17Adirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… not establish adequate IT controls to help safeguard PPSI. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses communicated … contingency plan. Therefore, a cyber incident could result in the loss of data and serious operational interruption. The … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… policy provides transparency and defines the purpose for each reserve, optimal funding levels, and conditions … districts that may have been used in a more beneficial way for respective taxpayers. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39Village of Savona – Board Oversight (2015M-328)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for … or engage the services of an independent public accountant to conduct the audit. … Village of Savona Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/10/21/village-savona-board-oversight-2015m-328Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… bases and did not have an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat taxpayers equitably … for and allocating certain revenues and expenditures in the town-wide (TW) and town-outside-village (TOV) general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the Town’s disbursement controls. While … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approval