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Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… board and payable out of funds within the separate board’s jurisdiction. Village Law Sections 3-301(2)(c), 5-524 Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… $58.4 billion through the first half of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the First Quarterly Update by $2.4 billion, according to the September State Cash Report … tax payments rather than personal income tax payments. Year-to-date consumption and use tax collections totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … The Board also was unaware that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements … Ensure that the Budget Officer has the necessary training in municipal accounting and the Town’s software to help her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… to cash balances per the accounting records, and post all transactions to the records. Review monthly reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… these recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and that it is being spent in … a policy regarding the maintenance and use of fund balance can help ensure funds are available to cover unanticipated … City of Mount Vernon Financial Reporting and Oversight Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… includes sufficient, appropriate evidence to support the expenses claimed. This section describes the process that … are required to certify on expense reports that the expenses are just, true and correct and, therefore, … finance/travel system: Directly enter and certify travel expenses on an expense report. Review the information that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The audit covered the … To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesVillage of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by an elected … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. Specifically, we found … and accounts payable were misstated, which resulted in the operating funds’ fiscal health appearing to be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… and sale of real property. Revenues for real estate transfer taxes, mortgage taxes and Court fees are unsupported … fund balance at a reasonable level. Monitor real estate transfer tax, mortgage tax, and Court fees revenues closely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37
… but is not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information The SHL payment is supplemental taxable … and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonTown of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… through November 27, 2013. Background The Town of Poland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected … fuel storage tanks at its highway facility: a 1,500-gallon tank for diesel fuel and a 500-gallon tank for gasoline. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts 2012M216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216About Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… For the latest retirement news and information, subscribe to … to New York State’s Economy Members New Locations for In-Person Consultations November 2025 International … Available: NYC Office Retirees Retiree Earnings Limit for School Employees Annual COLA Increase Coming Soon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025CUNY Bulletin No. CU-545
… of Treasury, per instructions in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 . Checks issued to eligible employees who are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-545-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-paymentsOpinion 89-34
… to direct rescission of highway superintendent's appointment of deputy highway superintendent) SUPERINTENDENT … employees and that the superintendent reconsider his appointment of the deputy. You ask whether a town board is … to the town highway superintendent that he rescind his appointment of a deputy highway superintendent due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34XI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… New York State Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) has specific coverage … York State and additional requirements which provide for the debarment of vendors that violate certain sections of WCL. This section … New York State Workers Compensation Law WCL has specific coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837
… place employees on a Paid Leave of Absence related to the COVID-19 health crisis and to introduce a new Time Entry … All employees are affected. Background In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the United States federal government … to a mandatory or precautionary quarantine related to COVID-19, is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and is seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1837-new-paid-leave-action-reason-codes-and-earnings-code-related-covid-19Opinion 98-10
… LAWS -- Pre-emption (funding town highway functions) -- Streets and Highways (funding town highway functions) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Streets and Highways (town repair and maintenance of village streets); (source of revenues to fund town services on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Opinion 95-7
… "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures (authority of district … governed by article 13 of the Town Law may enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to article 5G of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7