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Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … revenues to fund recurring expenditures. Key Findings The 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for Health … could nearly deplete the Town’s general fund by the end of 2026. The 2026 preliminary budget includes a tax levy for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7School of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the … of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was founded in 2003 to meet the educational needs of working adults, … of certificate programs. The school’s enrollment has grown to over 2,200 students in the credit-bearing programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1371
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase for certain employees represented by CSEA. … the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212) based on the annual salary amounts as … above exclude additional salary factors. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1371-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-and-agencyAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… and nonoccupational disabilities and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided by employers. The Board is also responsible for tracking its costs to administer the Workers’ … lacks a formal review process to ensure the procedures for preparing the assessment are properly executed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Opinion 97-8
… LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … St Comp, 1956, p 442). In this regard, we note that Second Class Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims … chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or verification "optional with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8City of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The preliminary budget developed by the City Manager for 2017 included two options for consideration by the City Council: one that proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 1078
… Compensation Plan. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan Effective Date(s) … at (800) 422-8463 and speak to a HELPLINE representative in order to facilitate after tax (Roth) contribution … As a result, the “Current” and “YTD” fields will be blank in either the “Before Tax Deductions” or “After Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1078-nys-deferred-compensation-plan-after-tax-roth-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1221
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee Increase for certain employees represented by CSEA. … the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212) based on the annual salary amounts as … above exclude additional salary factors. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1221-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-and-agencyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District , Northville Public Library , Town of North Norwich and the Town of Phelps . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Niskayuna No 2 Fire District Northville Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… (Parks) was maintaining its infrastructure to preserve park safety by properly inspecting and repairing any … that many infrastructure issues existed throughout the park system. As of October 2010, there was a backlog of over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… must be suspended while an employee is receiving paid Workers’ Compensation benefits. Workers’ Compensation-related benefits include the statutory Workers’ Compensation benefit and any supplemental payments … must be suspended while an employee is receiving paid Workers Compensation benefits Workers Compensationrelated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … the City’s estimates for its share of Social Security and Medicare taxes have been underestimated by $65,874. The … and make modifications as necessary. Develop an allocation plan based on detailed analysis that ensures costs allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5Transaction Number Requirement
… Number is required.” Transaction numbers may contain up to 100 characters, including letters, numbers, and certain … does not allow special characters: & Ampersand = Equal sign " Double quotes < Left angle bracket ' Single quote or back tick > Right angle bracket | Pipe + Plus sign /* Forward slash and asterisk % Percent */ Asterisk and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay … who put their trust in her.” Colucci served as Beekman’s tax collector for two years ending in August 2020. During … York State Police announced that Jennifer Colucci a former tax collector for the town of Beekman was sentenced to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York … Attorney Kristyna S. Mills said. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… Many local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into … systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, software, Internet access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceMessage from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to … of the State’s All Funds receipts in SFY 2022-23. This aid supports health coverage for nearly 9.4 million New Yorkers … in programs including K-12 education, mass transit and social assistance. Critically, the financial plan used more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the purchasing agent’s electronic signature. City of Glens Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training … not provided to all employees and any elected officials. Of the 30 total individuals tested (23 selected employees and … SHP training, they did not maintain reliable records of who completed the training or ensure everyone who should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… the MTA estimates that 17.9% of revenue will go towards servicing debt, even as it has pushed out payments to manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-finances