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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… software installed on Albany Water Board computers and mobile devices is not always appropriate and necessary. … unnecessary software on 60 computers (97 percent) and six mobile devices (32 percent) including gaming, streaming and … did not establish controls to prevent computer and mobile device users from downloading applications from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. … a portion of the Town of Newburgh. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $780,000. Key Findings The … moneys were received, did not perform bank reconciliations for the first nine months of 2013 and submitted inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… example, the Board did not review the Treasurer’s monthly bank reconciliations and no one compared the financial activity recorded to the bank statements and/or cancelled check images on a monthly … comparing activity recorded by the Treasurer to the bank statement, and ensuring that the Treasurer accounts with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… which includes a Board President. In the 2012 fiscal year, the Company’s revenue totaled $351,898, of which … Company’s expenses totaled $351,781 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate … We identified payments made totaling approximately $8,500 for services and equipment that were never used. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … process when procuring goods and services for the recent capital improvement project (CIP) with an estimated … Key Recommendations Properly plan any future capital projects to determine the estimated costs of the project, how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… Company’s officers consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Directors. The Company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
Afton Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M248
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to August 20, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $130,230 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Board members have not … practicable. Adopt comprehensive policies and procedures for investments, cash receipts and disbursements, claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Orange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… over information technology (IT) and financial activities for the period September 1, 2015 through December 1, 2016. … is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $85 million. … in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the claims process that communicates the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialSouth Country Central School District – Enhanced Budget Review (B26-7-4)
… evaluation of the adopted budgets for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years and the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Background Following the South Country Central School District’s (District) October 22, 2025 disclosure that an unplanned deficit occurred during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/04/10/south-country-central-school-district-enhanced-budget-review-b26-7-4Sole Custody Reporting
… application will be open for agencies to report reconciled bank account information needed for the State’s annual … financial statements. Agencies are reminded that all bank accounts under their administrative control must be … complete and timely filing of required sole custody bank account information. For more information about Sole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/sole-custody-reportingContact Us – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/contact-usState Agencies Bulletin No. 1613
… are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A qualified program may benefit only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1613-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1691
… year 2018 Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational … and Pay Period 19 Current (check dated December 20, 2018). Tax Information Educational Assistance in excess of $5,250 is … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1691-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1003
… Purpose To re-state Payroll Certification procedures and provide a revised Payroll Certification Form. AC 3202 Affected Employees All State … designated Agency Representative. A completed Payroll Certification Form affirms that an Agency Representative has … To restate Payroll Certification procedures and provide a revised Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1003-payroll-certification-legal-obligationsHow to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… or only the vendor selected for the contract. Be sure to take into account the time needed to conduct such a … provide. Documenting the Vendor Profile After you complete your review, you must: document the basis of your … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Make a Responsibility Determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1100
… Area) or 1 (800) 833-4344 (outside Albany Area). This line is operational Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm EST. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1100-new-imputed-income-earnings-codes-health-benefits-provided-marriedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2000
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll reports and files. Background … the 2022-2023 Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File Availability . Note : Agencies will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2000-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-301
… will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2021 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates Effective as of paychecks … 19 ZPL IC 20 OSC will set up Social Security and Medicare tax deficiency deductions for any employee who is inactive at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-301-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsXI-A.7 Electronic Purchase Order Authorization and Purchase Order Dispatch – XI-A. Purchasing
… required to physically sign a PO prior to sending it to a vendor. Instead, POs created and approved in the SFS will … Chapter X, Section 4.A – Vendor Classifications of this Guide for additional guidance on classifications. If the PO … address the agency selected on the purchase requisition or updated on the purchase order before approval. Refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a7-electronic-purchase-order-authorization-and-purchase-order-dispatch