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Update on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfTheresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
Determine whether the Theresa Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and whether they properly managed fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/theresa-district-2021-60.pdfValley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
Determine whether the Board of Education (Board) and Valley Central School District (District) officials ensured the District’s information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/valley-central-2020-154.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61)
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61.pdfInternal Controls for Billed Receivables and User Charges Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal control framework for billed receivables and user charges, and go through the elements of a control environment to help ensure these activities are appropriate and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-billed-receivables-and-user-charges-08-18-2021.pdfHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23.pdfDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
Determine whether the Downsville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/downsville-fire-district-2022-130.pdfOswego County – Court and Trust (2022-C&T-5)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oswego-county-ct-2022-5.pdfJefferson County – Court and Trust (2022-C&T-6)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/jefferson-county-2022-ct-6.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61-response.pdfThe Tourism Industry in New York City: Reigniting the Return - April 2021
New York City must develop a proactive strategy that cultivates and attracts international and business travelers to restore the tourism industry to robust health and return to a path of continuous and shared growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2022.pdfHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7.pdfMTA 2025-2029 Capital Program Scenarios
By statute, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) is required to submit its 2025-2029 capital program to the State Capital Program Review Board (CPRB) by October 1, 2024 to begin the process of adoption.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2025.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-263
… that are calculated based on an employee’s additional salary factors such as overtime (OTD) will be automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-263-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-retroactive-adjustmentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-104
… or information about eligibility, employees may contact ING, toll-free at 800-537-5024. … To notify the Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-104-change-eligibility-ing-reliastar-life-insurance-company-newUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-72
… explain the automatic processing of the Ratification Bonus payment and to provide agencies instructions for adding … in Bargaining Units CT, 86, and 88 Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee's regular check, … a Ratification Bonus of $800.00 for eligible employees. Payment Amount and Eligibility The following employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-72-ratification-bonus-unified-court-systemOther Bulletin No. 9
… Fund’s Board Resolution a new LLS payment begins April 2010. The Longevity Lump Sum payment will be in the … or $2,500. Effective Date(s) Payments may be submitted in Pay Period 26, paychecks dated April 28, 2010 … on March 31, 2010 (Active, on Paid Leave of Absence, or Military Stipend Leave) in a BU 96 (equated to GR17 or below) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-9-april-2010-suny-construction-fund-longevity-lump-sumSUNY Bulletin No. SU-195
… rate less than $7.43 Excludes hourly employees paid over 10 months with an hourly rate less than $7.40 Excludes … 60% Sup WSP Award/Supp Program Supplement X49 Award/Supp Pg Supp-Inc Cd 17 Y49 Award/Supp Pg Supp-Inc Cd 18 Z49 Award/Supp Pg Supp-Inc Cd 19 Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-195-2013-2014-2-day-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employeesDeposit Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-204)
… took action to effectively manage the financial condition of the general and cafeteria funds. Key Findings District … It has had three successive operating deficits in each of the last three fiscal years totaling over $100,000. Key … Board should continue to examine the cost-effectiveness of special education services and offer programs in-house …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/08/deposit-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-204CUNY Bulletin No. CU-344
… Background In accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, it is required that the value of employer-funded group legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employees