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Update on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfManagement's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdfProperty Tax Cap for School Districts Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-school-districts-02-09-2022.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (2019-N-5)
To determine whether New York City received all revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n5.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W2 must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1681-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2018South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established … South Fallsburg Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsLakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… paid for actual District expenses, necessarily incurred on official District business and did not establish … be used, they could have saved over $12,000 on the five out-of-state conferences in 2012. Key Recommendations Approve only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to September 5, 2013. Background The Kiantone Independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Jefferson and located in Schoharie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mProperty Tax Credits
… such as: (i) invalid primary residences, (ii) deceased homeowners, (iii) taxpayers with income exceeding the limits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… NYC for the problem gambling and chemical dependency toll free helpline. State Education Department $18.2 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneSUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… bulletin replaces the information in Part III, pages 5-7 of the OSC Salary Manual and provides updated provisions … eligible for Standby/On-Call Pay and Recall Pay. The areas of assignment eligible for Standby On-Call Pay and Recall Pay … technology, infection control, midwifery, department of nursing, operating room, perfusion, pharmacy, physician’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-160-standbyon-call-pay-and-recall-pay-suny-uupCUNY Bulletin No. CU-516
… using the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding Allowances on the Update Employee Tax Data page. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-516-retroactive-rate-increases-and-ratification-bonus-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-78
… Earnings Code to be used for Extraordinary Overtime for Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Affected Employees Senior Investigators in BU 62 Effective Date(s) Immediately … AFL-CIO for the unit consisting of all Investigators and Senior Investigators of the Division of State Police, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-78-new-earnings-code-eos-extraordinary-overtime-senior-investigatorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1606
To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W2 must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1606-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1621
… amount will increase from $18,000 to $18,500 for 2018. An additional deferment is available to employees age … making excess 403(b) deferrals in 2018, OSC will insert a new effective-dated row that is based on the first day of the … date) 12/14/17 Administration Lag (1/10/18 check date) The new effective-dated row will reflect: The employee’s current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1621-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1622
… to http://www.nysdcp.com or by calling the Nationwide Helpline 1-800-422-8463.Representatives are available Monday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1622-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1441
… why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for … Affected Employees Employees receiving a 2015 Form W-2 Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Internal Revenue … – SUNY TDA Fidelity 413 – NBE Tax Deferred Annuity 414 – NYT Tax Deferred Annuity 415 – SUNY Tax Deferred Annuity 417 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1441-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year