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Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than … to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … standards. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2267
… Department ID(s) associated with their agency as listed in the Control-D Report NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). … along with the correct agency name/return address in the email. Note: Changes made to the agency return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2267-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxTown of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… and accurate accounting records and financial reports. As a result, the Supervisor provided financial records and … revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling $27,125 were … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … December 2022. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Cuddebackville Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and properly audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… Justice Court, such as spaces to accommodate wheelchairs in the courtroom seating area and at least one accessible … such as handrails at the accessible entrance ramp with a properly sized gripping surface. Recommendation Town … physical accessibility at the 132 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42Opinion 97-17
… authorized to promulgate an annual financial disclosure form for completion and filing by library officers and … to complete and file an annual financial disclosure form promulgated by the county. You ask whether a county may … to complete and file an annual financial disclosure form promulgated by the county. If not, you ask whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate … United will not pay for certain procedure codes billed in combination with other procedure codes unless the provider includes a modifier code on the claim to further describe the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59State Agencies Bulletin No. 1034
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess or $5,250 are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A qualified program may benefit only the employee. A program … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1034-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 948
… who claim exempt from Federal withholding must file a new Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) … for the current year’s exemption must be retained in the employee’s agency payroll office for four (4) years. … page. Note : To claim exempt from tax withholdings and be in compliance with IRS and NYS Rules and Regulations, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/948-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholdingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 936
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess or $5,250 are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A qualified program may benefit only the employee. A program … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/936-educational-assistance-benefitsIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… whose purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, … responsible for the IDA’s general management and control. In June 2016, new legislation became effective to increase … good business practices and, therefore, included as a part of our review. 1 Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 857
… program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 are subject to Social Security, Medicare, Federal, State and local taxes. A qualified program may benefit only the employee. A program … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/857-educational-assistance-benefitsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … below, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. Officials … firefighters. Officials plan to fund these services with a “public safety service fee”, which includes projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… Deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for … ends. AC-230s AC-230s submitted to reverse the overpayment in PayServ will continue to be received and audited by OSC. … AC-230s will not be processed to reverse the paycheck in PayServ until the corresponding direct deposit reversal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2012-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsOther Bulletin No. 53
… Lump Sum (LLS) payments. Affected Employees Employees in CSEA who are promoted effective 04/01/2020 and after are affected. Background Article 7.4(a) of the collective bargaining agreement between the State … of the higher grade or will receive a percentage increase in base pay determined as indicated below, whichever results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-53-calculating-base-salary-employees-state-universityII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… prepare and issue quarterly financial plan updates on both a cash and GAAP basis of accounting to the State Comptroller … tax refunds, and repayments of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans … plan updates released throughout the fiscal year. In addition, the State Comptroller is required under Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-236-F) Auditors issued a report in May 2019 identifying certain conditions and opportunities … the department on February 22, 2022 to review progress in implementing the recommendations. The follow-up review was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The General Fund ended October with a balance of $11.4 billion, largely due to financial … is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Still, it’s important to keep in mind that economic conditions and the revenue outlook may … lower than last year. Other taxes, led by collections in estate and real estate transfer taxes, totaled $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1702
… York of 2015 amends the Retirement and Social Security Law in relation to the definition of wages earned from multiple … Year (April 1st to March 31st) but should instead have a plan year that operates on the calendar year (January 1st … OSC Actions OSC will update the Retirement Plans Table in PayServ to reflect the $16,779 pensionable overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1702-2019-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systems