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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… to help them identify employees who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected … than six months. Background: The IRS released the new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate , and … modified to reflect the changes associated with the new Form W-4. The new 2020 Form W-4 eliminates the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key … employee purportedly worked prior to pickup of the rental car. The employee received wages totaling $12,834 for 378 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… Purpose As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to … As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy Sandy we sought to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's reported cost savings for calendar years … December 31, 2012. Background The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's (OMIG) mission is to enhance the … Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of the Medicaid Inspector General: Quality of Internal Control Certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. Its mission is to provide “safe, convenient, reliable, and … for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals … certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… closes its check printing facilities, OSC will issue an advisory notifying agencies when emergency check printing … email [email protected] with questions regarding this advisory. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… and collecting the expenses of administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, “Acts”). The … the Acts pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These Acts help ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have made less than $72 per day must receive only the daily amount they would have earned if they had worked that day. Effective Dates: The increase to the Jury Duty Daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 3
… ID. Select the appropriate Address Sequence on the Invoice tab of the voucher for the address from where the vendor … originated. If an address is not selected on the Invoice tab, the system will populate the default address associated … Select the appropriate Address Sequence on the Payments tab of the voucher that corresponds to the address on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequenceOperational Advisory No. 8
… Payees that receive State checks for $20.00 or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance … Chapter XIV Section 1 – Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment . Information regarding the standard check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachCapital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… funding provided to the Thruway Authority for the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and other Thruway system improvements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School officials did not always obtain competitive pricing in compliance with the school’s procurement policy or … process for 27 purchases totaling approximately $214,000. In addition, school officials did not verify that the school … the three school buildings and garage renovation project. In addition, work was completed within the scope of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-549
… provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Rate Increase for Supervisor of Mechanics. Affected Employees CUNY … Period 12C (Institution), paychecks dated 09/15/2016. Rate increase is effective 09/09/2016. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To increase the hourly rate(s), the agency must submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-549-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The PCIDA was established in … or emergency services required, the number of existing jobs, or a cost-benefit analysis. Officials do not conduct … to its approval taking into consideration factors such as jobs created or retained, sales tax exemptions and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Develop procedures to monitor and ensure businesses’ actual capital investments are consistent with those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it … property taxes. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all disbursements were for proper purposes. The Board did not … long-term capital plan. Key Recommendations Ensure that all expenditures are for allowable purposes and audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… accounting records and internal controls of the District for the period January 1, 2012, to February 26, 2013. … Legislature. District expenditures totaled $1,339,215 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements to ensure that cash is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… did not use performance-based contracting to measure contractor performance and service quality. Twelve contracts … and found that, generally, the Departments paid each contractor in accordance with contract terms and each contractor submitted invoices in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroom