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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the PayServ procedural changes required as a result of the NYSLRS Redesign Project
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… hotel occupancy has improved and both business travel and Broadway attendance are seeing increased activity. Rest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… are needed. Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Staten Island Railway – On-Time Performance (2015-S-56) The Staten Island Railway’s (SIR) on-time performance percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… felony. On October 12, 2016, Eydeler admitted to stealing pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees … “My office has exposed more than $2.75 million in pension fraud in recent years, and we aggressively pursued … our Operation Integrity partnership.” “The New York pension fund cannot serve as a personal piggy bank for those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftOpinion 91-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … ask whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the village or the fire company. General … Whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … the legitimate user or create another user account with access to the victim’s online bank accounts. Thereafter, … parties must also be considered. The ease and speed with which large amounts of money can be transferred among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… School District in Otsego County had the highest debt per student at $57,410. Counties accounted for $13.4 billion … 31 percent of the total, while towns followed next with $6.2 billion, or 14 percent. Nassau County had the highest debt … outstanding in 2018. Suffolk County was second with $2.2 billion in 2018. Nassau County was also home to the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… of a new program that will automatically update the Form 8233 information on the Employee Tax Data page when the form is no longer valid, to ensure employees with expired … of a new program that will automatically update the Form 8233 information on the Employee Tax Data page when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the Comptroller. OSC Actions: OSC will add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityElevator Safety
… and tests are done timely and properly by inspectors who have the proper credentials. Our audit covered the period … and tests are done timely and properly by inspectors who have the proper credentials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyControls Over Equipment
… were unable to find some items. In addition, H+H staff did not always accurately record information in FAM and made … accuracy and implement a system of continuous monitoring. Investigate why the 18 items identified in this report could not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, … 2019-N-3 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also part of the Joint … utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our … did not always monitor traffic conditions due to traffic cameras that were pending repair for significant amounts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program … approval structure (Local programs). Approximately 179,000 New York State students graduate high school annually. Of … Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools Report 2019S29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-382
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a program that will automatically update the Form 8233 information on … page when the Form is no longer valid, to ensure employees with expired forms no longer receive the benefits of the … personal services. Instructions on the IRS website states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-382-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-taxCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… requirements and that proper internal controls are in place. Accept Credit Card Payments Providing residents the … limits the amount of the service fee to the costs incurred in connection with the credit card charge.) Use a competitive … to select a service provider. (The contract must be in compliance with your local government's procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… claims included purchases totaling $484 made through an online payment system and at a local coffee chain. Although … the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our … your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Guilderland (Town) officials adequately secure and protect … information technology (IT) assets against unauthorized use, access and loss? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – January 10, 2025 … Did Town of Guilderland Town officials adequately secure and protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, … check numbers and amounts were correct), City officials did not maintain complete (e.g., certain transactions were … we determined the City Controller’s (Controller) office did not create or provide the Council with monthly reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114