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Accounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfAccounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (Report 2024-F-21)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21.pdfHomes and Community Renewal: Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (2022-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s46-response.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020525.pdfManaging Cash Flow
This webinar will help local officials understand various procedures to control and account for cash. We will include key information on cash control and reporting, collection and disbursement procedures and cash flow forecasting and how these activities affect cash flow models.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/managing-cash-flow-022625.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-21) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21-response.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has been released at a time of great uncertainty. Federal funding is the State’s largest source of revenue, and is estimated by the Division of Budget to total $93.1 billion in State Fiscal Year 2025-26.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2025-26.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-23
… State Court Clerk Association Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit S9 are now eligible for this deduction … Deduction Code field. Press the F7 (insert row key) and enter code 303. Tab to the effective date and enter the first day of the pay period to start or cancel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-23-voluntary-insurance-program-certain-employees-unified-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1379
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate) … employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2014, must file a new Form W-4 by February 17, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1379-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2015New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Hanukkah Message
… Lights commences, I’d like to wish all of those observing the annual Jewish holiday a happy and safe Hanukkah. Over the course of the next eight days families of Jewish faith in households … of Lights commences Id like to wish all of those observing the annual Jewish holiday a happy and safe Hanukkah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-hanukkah-messageState Agencies Bulletin No. 1538
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $24,000 in 2017. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1538-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1300
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2014. Affected … as soon as it is available. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires a new form IT-2104-E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1300-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2014State Agencies Bulletin No. 1449
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar … “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1449-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 1543
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate) … employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2016, must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1543-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1633
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2018. Affected Employees … To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal State andor Local tax withholding in tax year 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1633-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1456
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2016. Affected … as soon as it is available. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires a new form IT-2104-E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1456-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 1226
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2013. Affected … as soon as it is available. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires a new form IT-2104-E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1226-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 1387
… PayServ will be affected Background The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the … dated June 11, 2015 OSC Actions OSC Payroll has created a crosswalk that includes the current agency position pools … the conversion crosswalk may be directed to System Support Group at [email protected] . Please include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1387-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1264
… Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notices 2800C (Lock-in Letter), 2808C (Lock-in Modification Letter) and 2809C (Lock-In Release Letter). Affected Employees Employees who are issued an IRS … Internal Revenue Service IRS notices 2800C Lockin Letter 2808C Lockin Modification Letter and 28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1264-new-procedure-processing-internal-revenue-service-irs-issued-lock