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Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for assessing all real property throughout the City – … of the property determines how property value is assessed. For Tax Class (TC) 2 properties, which include rentals, … property on a daily basis such as fuel, insurance) data for most rental and other income producing properties through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 1938
… regarding the following: Contract Pay and Additional Pay for Contract Pay teachers Submitting Salary Withholding for 21P employees Reporting Time Entry … to an appropriate position. Questions Reporting Retroactive Changes in Comp Rate Code Retroactive Changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1938-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersOversight of International Offices
… companies. The International Division helps businesses increase exports and expand visibility of their business in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-298
… 2021 UCS Longevity Bonus (JLO) and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88, or CT, who are in salary grade 560, who meet the eligibility criteria on … Longevity Bonus Payment is not part of the basic annual salary, but it is considered pensionable earnings. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/node/126261State Agencies Bulletin No. 1994
… Training Leave Benefits and Stipends, and OSC’s process for Military Recalculations effective 01/01/2022. Affected … and part-time), hourly, and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, GSEU, Council 82, PBANYS, NYSCOPBA, UUP, PBA, … recalculate the bi-weekly stipend. If the employee had a salary change in calendar year 2021, the new bi-weekly wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1994-2022-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1894
… Training Leave Benefits and Stipends, and OSC’s process for Military Recalculations effective 01/01/2021. Affected … and part-time), hourly, and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, GSEU, Council 82, PBANYS, NYSCOPBA, UUP, PBA, and … recalculate the bi-weekly stipend. If the employee had a salary change in calendar year 2020, the new bi-weekly wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1894-2021-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsCharlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 to May 14, 2013. Background The … members. The District’s general fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $8.6 million. … and the Board did not develop reasonable budget estimates. For fiscal years ending 2007-08 through 2011-12, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232DiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… revenues and savings from the lower cost of services for asylum seekers,” DiNapoli said. “Employment and tax … This is exemplified by the surplus amount used each year for prepayments, which has declined from $6.1 billion in FY … the budget in coming years. DiNapoli’s report notes that for the fifth year in a row, the city collected over $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 93-27
… When a town and the villages within the town all elect to receive their shares of county sales tax in cash, the town may not use its share to reduce townwide taxes in the area of the town outside villages. A town may not adopt a local law to provide that its cash share be so used. You have asked us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Johnson City Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-204)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through March 10, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $50.5 … Key Finding The Board did not adopt any formal plans for funding reserves or for the planned use of fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/31/johnson-city-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-204Cost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting … achieve cost savings and still provide the right coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage available under a spouse’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsV.3.E Programs – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Copy and agencies, with the exception of appropriations for Funds 10250 through 10258. Alphanumeric Program codes will capture appropriated program information for Funds 10250 through 10258. Common statewide concepts … to establish if a Program is eligible or non-eligible for Fringe Benefits billing (values of “Y” for yes and “N” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3e-programsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-709
… provide guidelines and processing procedures for the 2020 retroactive 2% pay rate increases. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the … entered Job Action Requests and approve retroactive salary increases based on the approved salary chart. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-709-cuny-2020-retroactive-2-pay-rate-increases-internationalSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… Industrial Development Agency was created in 1973 and is the sole IDA within the County. Its mission is to "advance … year 2015, SCIDA has 33 projects, of which 30 projects have active payments in lieu of taxes agreements. Key … not well-defined or required to be documented. Therefore, it is possible that not all project applications of the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAllegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… jail operations and to identify cost-savings opportunities for the period January 1, 2012 to June 5, 2013. Background … Legislature. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $111 million, which includes general fund … The County paid approximately $4.4 million in wages for correctional staff during the 2012 calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Essex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … the Board. The County’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings … As a result, cash receipts were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsVillage of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to October 31, 2011. Background … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $8.3 million. … State Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Scofflaw Program for addressing unpaid violations. By participating, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Opinion 89-64
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (consideration paid for the purchase of property) REAL PROPERTY -- Acquisition … the village/town may pay more than the appraised value for property it wishes to acquire. Initially, we note that we … the acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of open spaces and areas to be a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… through consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract … of contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … labor. Generally, contracts contain reporting requirements for contractors (e.g., performance metrics), which serve as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing