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IX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… (gross value) or more. The federal share of refunds is identified through a review of the NYGL0394 report … all federal refunds. Information from the report is summarized by federal program to identify those refunds … for refunds held when the state’s interest liability is calculated on refunds for their federal programs subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… documentation and information obtained through April 2021. About the Program The Department’s mission is to ensure … depending on the vehicle type and service needed. As of March 2020, the Department’s fleet included both passenger … agency-wide policies regarding warranties. As a result, warranties are handled differently by the regions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesVI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… made, for the purposes designated, up to the stated amount of the appropriation. Appropriations generally are … need not, and generally do not, equal the amount of the appropriation. An appropriation represents maximum … an appropriation becomes available at the beginning of the State's fiscal year (April 1) and becomes unavailable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… at the time of the CARES Act legislation becoming law in March, New York City would have received $9.4 billion. The … through June 30 (see Figure 2), many of which are located in the regions hit hardest by COVID-19. DiNapoli’s report … dramatic impact of COVID-19 on state and local revenues in New York and elsewhere, significant additional relief from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-280
… be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2019 Form W-2 … be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-280-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2212
… is to notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS blackout period. Affected Employees: Employees whose … Effective from March 28, 2024, through the completion of SFS fiscal year end processing. OSC Actions: Direct Deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2212-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… used a town credit card to pay for lunch to celebrate an employee’s birthday, which is not an appropriate use of … for personal services, contractual expenditures and employee benefits between the operating funds using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly … nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the … During the audit, Parks assigned a new ADA coordinator in March 2022. Comptroller DiNapoli recommended Parks: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… processing of a retroactive action that didn't result in a money change (e.g. retroactive position change with a reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationOpinion 99-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Opinion 89-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … for six years may be transferred into the county's general fund. Alternatively, if the salary check remains unclaimed … and pay them into the general fund (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-14, p 23). Alternatively, after holding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Town of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 12, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 were approximately $3.63 million. Key Findings Town … Develop and adopt a multiyear financial plan for long-term operating and capital needs. Adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Town of Cincinnatus – Financial Operations (2016M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2015 through April 29, 2016. Background The Town of Cincinnatus is located in Cortland County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-cincinnatus-financial-operations-2016m-238What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school … levy limit; and whether they plan to stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capTown of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
… 18, 2017. Background The Town of Tonawanda is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 74,000. … properly accounted for, recorded accurately or deposited in a timely fashion. The Board did not ensure that an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the … April 27, 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,100. The Village is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether internal controls over information technology (IT) were appropriately designed and operating effectively for … 9, 2017. Background The Florida Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Goshen and Warwick in Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Commission’s financial activities were properly recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesTown of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials accurately compensated … Town officials overpaid health insurance buyout incentives to two employees by more than $4,900 and underpaid incentives to two employees by $1,680 during the audit period. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Columbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… that all employees complete and certify their hours worked on a time record. Payroll duties were not properly … that all employees complete and certify their hours worked on a time record reviewed by supervisors or department heads. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121