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Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer services. Key Findings The Town: Did not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to DOCCS for sewer services. Charged sewer district (District) users … Department of Corrections and Community Supervision DOCCS for sewer services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… fund balance increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsTown of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… for local business development. Board-approved loans made from the community development (CD) fund were recorded as … than as a receivables and due to other funds, resulting in an understatement of nearly $3.6 million in the CD fund as … Adopt a policy to provide guidelines for loans made from the CD fund to other Town funds. Maintain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… million over a three-year period (6.75 percent), resulting in annual operating surpluses and a fund balance increase of … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to residents. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 As a … IT policies and procedures. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not … totaling $10,500 lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice. The Board did … claims were adequately documented for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Village of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to the Village. Provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Village officials. Key Recommendations The Board should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-205)
… ensure deposits are made timely and intact (in the same form and amount as collected). Ensure that all disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/20/salem-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2019mDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… and transportation. The data will be updated monthly. Dashboard Asylum Seeker Spending Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersState Agencies Bulletin No. 147
… Employees Employees who are members of the New York State Employee Retirement System (ERS) and who have a pay basis code of FEE. Employees in this category were previously paid on a daily basis and had a pay basis code of DLY in the Legacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/147-new-frc-earnings-code-fee-retirement-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 709
… of AC-230 processing, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this Bulletin. Processing Dates Check Date Must be … Rules for Returning Checks According to the instructions on the AC-230, agencies are reminded that payroll checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/709-new-processing-schedule-submitting-returned-paychecksDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments … The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026State Agencies Bulletin No. 346
… Purpose To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt … file a new IT-2104-E, annually. The W-4's and IT-2104E's for the current year's exemption are to be retained in the … To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/346-claiming-exempt-federal-and-state-withholdingState Agencies Bulletin No. 274
… Purpose To notify agencies of Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange AC-230 procedures and deadlines. Reminder … Do not return any payroll check to OSC for a partial refund if either of the following situations exist: The … To notify agencies of Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange AC230 procedures and deadlines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/274-year-end-processing-and-deadlines-returned-paychecks-ac-230sAcceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… used by the employer to generate payroll and/or keep track of employee accruals. The system should include a signature … controls, the system should also include the signature of the official’s supervisor, when applicable, to certify the … so you must use a different method to determine the number of days to report. These employees should complete a record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… December, all of which is new money. The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $9.05 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. As a rule of thumb, DiNapoli said New Yorkers should … to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … still ask whether the fees apply when purchasing a gift card. Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types … to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and a replacement fee for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-season