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State Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per … a Final Regulation regarding Qualified Default Investment Alternatives (QDIA) which became effective December 24, 2007 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses of high-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year audit period, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background The Village of Spencer is located in Tioga County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately … the Town has accumulated excess unrestricted fund balances in the general and water funds. The general fund’s excess … has generated operating surpluses of almost $1.86 million in the general fund. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The Library/Museum is governed … and did not monitor and comply with the stipulations in the Foundation Agreement regarding the maintenance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… making purchases on behalf of the system’s member public libraries. These purchases included 289 computers and 110 … computer accessories and warranties for member public libraries. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… in July continued at a moderate pace, similar to growth rates from before the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “This may be … than some local officials anticipated after two years of more robust growth, making careful cash flow monitoring … York City’s collections totaled $777 million, an increase of 0.2%, or $1.4 million. County and city collections in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of White Creek (Town) Supervisor provided proper oversight of disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… controls and communicating an acceptable use policy (AUP) to business office staff. Key Findings District officials did … PPSI by developing and communicating a comprehensive AUP to business office staff. As a result, PPSI related to District employees and finances could be exposed because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… addressing key network user access controls, such as user account management, password security and user account controls. Disable 60 of the District’s enabled … Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive network user account policies and procedures addressing securing user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … with a nearly flat increase this January compared to last year when inflation was more than twice as high and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 877
… Purpose To explain the conversion of Deduction Code 738 (Sing Sing … Employees Federal Credit Union) from a General Deduction to Direct Deposit. Affected Employees Employees who currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/877-conversion-sing-sing-employees-federal-credit-union-deduction-directTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… were accurate, timely, and properly reviewed. As a result, we found three significant unreconciled variances … timely, accurately, and are properly reviewed. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims, and annually audit … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-772022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… to highlight this unfair pay disparity in the workforce. My analysis shows our country still has a long way to go in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… outside the city experiencing year-over-year declines for the month. It is imperative that local government … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… than 2,800 non-Executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities in New York. A prior audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Opinion 91-57
… separate bank accounts ( cf . General Municipal Law, §6-c[7]) or prohibit comingling of library fund moneys with … is the custodian of library moneys. (Education Law, §§226[6], 259[1]; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-84, p 125; see also Opn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 through … positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities. However, many children … has reached a critical point and has become a significant public health issue. To help confront the mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools