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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2271
… are fringe benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, most Fringe Benefits are taxable … gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. … vehicles and chauffeur services to ensure compliance with IRS Rules and Regulations. Agencies should have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2271-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedCity of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, accurate and … for City officials tasked with overseeing the use of public funds. This critical function can help maintain … not submit Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114Opinion 92-30
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … pecuniary or material benefit accruing to a municipal officer or employee as the result of a contract with the … any local law, charter, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of any municipality to the extent that such local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Trustees were effectively … assets. Background The Dongan Patent established the Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of … Town of Southampton Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Town 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-215Fly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fly Creek Fire District’s (District) non-payroll disbursements were … purposes and audited prior to payment, the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not ensure purchases were made … Determine whether the Fly Creek Fire Districts District nonpayroll disbursements were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Chenango Forks Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2020M-69)
… some student records contained insufficient documentation to support residency or exceptions to the policy. Key Recommendation Clarify the “Admission of Non-Resident Students” policy (Policy) to include all applicable exceptions. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/20/chenango-forks-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2020m-69Town of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148South Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Otselic Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight of District … Determine whether the South Otselic Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringSafety of Seized Dogs
… dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or to contract for those services. … period are put up for adoption, transferred to another shelter, or euthanized. The Law requires that seized dogs be … for, including veterinary care. The Department performs inspections of shelters to ensure that seized dogs are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsDeath of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If an ex-spouse dies prior to the member’s retirement, the DRO … The entire benefit will be paid to the member. If an ex-spouse dies after the member retires, NYSLRS will stop payments to the ex-spouse after receiving a copy of the certified death certificate. The ex-spouse’s share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-ex-spouseMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… who are African-American or Hispanic may be entitled to part of settlement proceeds from the Matter of Merton … a test called the promotion test battery from 1996 to 2006. A similar test was utilized in 1996 for some open … Settled in 2011, the case resulted in monetary awards to class members. Individuals who never claimed their awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceReporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… Educational Services (BOCES) are required by Education Law §2053 to annually report lawyers who provide legal services. Specifically, the law requires certain information to be filed with the Office … Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms Education Law Section 2053 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053Examination of Travel Expenses
… travel rules and regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is … respectively, for the employee to commute between his residence and his main work location. Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a … New York State Homes and Community Renewal consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies. These agencies include the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division), which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaints2023 Emerging Manager Conference Book
The Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference offers investment managers an opportunity to meet with staff from the NYS Common Retirement Fund and program partners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/pdf/2023-emerging-manager-conf-book.pdfPotsdam Central School District – Network User Account Controls and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-104)
Determine whether Potsdam Central School District (District) officials established adequate controls over network user accounts and developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/potsdam-central-school-district-2022-104.pdf2022 Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference Book
The Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference offers investment managers an opportunity to meet with staff from the NYS Common Retirement Fund and program partners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/pdf/2022-emerging-manager-conf-book.pdf