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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1106
… Purpose To inform agencies that earnings code CFR (CLEFR) will be used to process taxable fringe benefit … will be added through Time Entry using the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding … only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. CFR is subject to all applicable withholding taxes. CFR and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011XI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). RISKS IN PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES WITHOUT OSC CONTRACT APPROVAL … contracts are submitted after the start date and result in late payments to the NFP. Agencies are strongly encouraged to review and comply with these provisions in order to avoid interest penalties. AGENCY ACTION Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsXI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay … Although agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts whenever feasible, they should not be used as a … evaluate proposals/bids. To encourage additional early pay discounts throughout a contract term, contracts should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some cases, the federal government may request the … a waiver, agencies should enter a new waiver request in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be … process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsTonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… The Authority, which manages one 257-unit apartment complex, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyThurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… in accordance with its bylaws which stipulate that a Board composed of seven elected members is responsible for … in January 2015 or 2016. The credit card policy lacks a requirement for receipts and procedures for monitoring … make disbursements unless they are certified by at least two members of the finance committee and have adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… States Environmental Protection Agency as a superfund site because the area was determined to have polluted ground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Town of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Lisbon is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … five-year period. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Village of Penn Yan – Water Operations (2013M-104)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s water operations … June 1, 2010, to October 11, 2012. Background The Village of Penn Yan is located in Yates County, and has a population … Village of Penn Yan Water Operations 2013M104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-penn-yan-water-operations-2013m-104Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… five years totaling approximately $120,500, of which $50,064 was Federal and State aid for the reimbursement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… internal controls over the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 17, 2015. … services to its residents. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $287,500. Key Findings … manner. The Board did not annually perform or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… and membership did not review bank statement activity. No one ensured that cash receipts were properly recorded or that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… established effective internal controls over payroll for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … Town Supervisor and four Board members, and is responsible for general oversight of Town operations and finances. The … the duties to be completed and records to be maintained for processing payrolls and maintaining leave records. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… August 22, 2013. Background The Town of Afton is located in Chenango County and has a population of 2,851 residents. … on capital improvements to Town facilities. Additionally, in the current fiscal year over $590,000 was spent on the … These poor budgeting practices led to operating deficits in certain years for the various funds. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Contract Advisory No. 12
… Value Definitions can be found on the SFS Secure site. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Bath – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration … in town-exempted assessed value lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to determine eligibility or verify the accuracy of the exemption calculation. Auditors also found five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Onondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … 1, 2024 through September 3, 2025. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… to pay victims with unsatisfied restitution orders. Some of this money was collected in the 1980’s. Officials did not … procedures to enforce and monitor restitution orders. 22 of the 44 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected … officials did not maintain a complete and accurate list of unsatisfied restitution orders, distribute all available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Friendship Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55