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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… funds. As a result, the board reduced its transparency of financial operations, and the public did not have an … a multiyear capital plan or clearly identify the source of funding for the capital reserves as a part of the budgeting process. Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Executive Director’s oversight … that all employees are paid at proper Board-approved rates and for hours actually worked and that withholdings are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… IDs have been established for processing expenditures to unique vendors. The VMU will work with the New York State … marked with priority indicate to the VMU that the claim is not currently in the Statewide Vendor File because the claim … Social Security Number or TIN. Business Units are also able to monitor the approval of their requested vendors by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal … 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is … Ensure that all Village employees who are involved in the procurement process are aware of and comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… sufficient guidance to the CUNY colleges regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and whether selected … management, and IT security, including credit card payment processing. All industries that accept credit cards as a method of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that … processed about 20 million summonses with a total value of $901 million and $994 million, respectively. DOF’s role includes generating and mailing notices of violations, collecting the amounts due, and adjudicating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board composed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town could achieve cost … January 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012. Background The Town of Monroe is located in Orange County and has a population of … Town of Monroe Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … District officials have established adequate procedures for payroll to ensure employees were accurately paid at their … the district needed to borrow more than $7.7 million for cash flow purposes. Saranac Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… 104,925 989,832 22,464 Special Item - gain on sale of park land 2,653,488 ------ 2,653,488 ----- Transfers … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesFocus on Identity Theft
… ways to protect yourself from identity theft: Leave Social Security cards home; carry only the credit and bank cards you … no longer needed. Use two-factor authentication for online security. Use strong passwords or a password manager; change … URL beginning with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope … the steps necessary to adapt to the changing world. Those of us who are working to make the Paris Agreement a reality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… effective July 2025 who currently receive HZ5 (Hazard Duty MC Straight Time) and HZ6 (Hazard Duty MC Overtime). Effective Dates: The increases to Hazard Duty … Earnings Code) Old Amount July 2025 Amount Hazard Duty MC Straight Time (HZ5) $0.75/hour $1.00/hour Hazard Duty MC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… contact your bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE Account Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-249
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing of the 2017 Prepaid … 10994 Note : The Zip code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. Background Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 61, certain fringe benefits … To inform agencies of the processing of the 2017 Prepaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-249-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1443
… Purpose To explain how OSC will process Social Security and Medicare refunds for employees whose refunds were not completed timely throughout the year due to late agency processing of … who did not receive refunds of Social Security and Medicare taxes, or received a portion of such refunds due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1443-end-year-refund-social-security-and-medicare-taxes-withheld-whileState Agencies Bulletin No. 1352
… be available in Control–D the Friday after each pay cycle is confirmed Background Eligibility for the location pay earnings is based on the employee’s status, full/part-time indicator, … amount for which the employee appears to be eligible but is not currently receiving. Invalid Location Pay - the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1352-new-control-d-report-npay799-location-pay-exceptions-reportSupplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… and focused on payments to senior management employees for their performance during calendar years 2012 through … area. Guidance regarding performance incentive programs for public authorities has been developed through the … salaries totaling about $21.6 million) almost $4.6 million in supplemental payments. The supplemental payments ranged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employees