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State Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… stipend payments be exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. 914 (Change in Taxation … stipend earnings are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes, while all regular earnings remain subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New … The County’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… To determine whether the security controls over critical State Education Department (Department) information systems … to Department operations that we focused our testing on. Each of the four systems supports crucial Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… Departments are responsible for E911 expenditures. Under a new law enacted in December 2017, wireless surcharge payments will be made to … the suppliers operating within the counties audited. As a result, county officials were unable to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… (7.5 percent), real estate (6.4 percent), absolute return strategies (3.6 percent) and opportunistic alternatives and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District officials’ management of extra-classroom activities … December 31, 2016. Background The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts: Assessable Expenses for the … in place to ensure that it accurately identifies and reports its assessable expenses in all material respects. … of Transportation (DOT): Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (2014-S-52) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… access to computerized property tracking systems based on job duties and responsibilities. … Police Property Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate internal controls … 2011 and 2012, respectively. Key Findings County officials have not ensured that the Department account clerks’ financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… projects, the $100,000 capitalization limit should apply to the total capital expenditures rather than the individual … equipment, etc., the individual assets must exceed $40,000 to be capitalized. Intangible Assets An intangible asset is … reporting period. Intangible assets must be identifiable to be reported. They are identifiable if either of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… established pursuant the New York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the City of Lockport, … are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Lockport and two Commissioners are tenant representatives elected by … Authority’s revenues totaled approximately $3.5 million and expenditures totaled approximately $3.8 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Town of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Champion is located in Jefferson County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to … revenues. As a result, at the end of 2012, fund balance in the general fund had increased to $741,000 or 67 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… In addition, officials did not ensure IT policies were up-to-date with current technology changes. User accounts were not … required by the district’s procurement policy. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… multiyear financial plan or capital plan. Monsey Fire District – Board Oversight (Rockland County) The board provided inadequate and ineffective oversight of the district’s operations and did not comply with General … filed. The required annual independent audit of the district’s financial records was not performed since 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for … 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, is approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330State Police Bulletin No. SP-114
… Location Pay. Orange, Putnam and Dutchess Counties $1,160 NYC, Rockland and Westchester Counties $1,739 Nassau and … Location Pay. Orange, Putnam and Dutchess Counties $1,195 NYC, Rockland and Westchester Counties $1,791 Nassau and … to receive Longevity Compensation. 6 to 10 years of service = $430 per year 11 to 15 years of service = $480 per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-114-april-1-2007-april-1-2008-and-april-1-2009-retroactive-salary-and-otherMcConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… Conduct an audit of claims before authorizing them for payment to determine if they are accurate, supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… The Company did not have policies governing the use of debit cards or online payments. The Treasurer’s financial records … and disbursement policies that include provision for debit cards and online payments. Monitor the Treasurer's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHalfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal … financial policies to assist in safeguarding Department funds, such as policies for cash receipts and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financial