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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Local sales … prepandemic levels according to a report released today from State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of … (Transit) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-follow2021 Fall Conference - Bureau of State Payroll Services
… and Materials Course Date Time Presentation Materials Calendar Event Webex Link Know Your W-2 Wage and Tax … and connectivity ability prior to live Fall Conference events. If you are unable to test your Webex capabilities … to receive notices about future Payroll information and events or have additional questions, please contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/2021-fall-conference-bureau-state-payroll-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial … Of 19 professional service providers paid $769,931 in 2019, officials did not seek competition or provide … financial and capital plans or the following policies in fund balance, reserve and budgeting. As of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 88: Energy Efficiency of State Buildings ( 2018-S-62 ). About the … of BuildSmart NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government … advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followOversight of Drug Disposal
… risks. Certain long-accepted disposal practices, such as flushing and garbage disposal, have led to the contamination … environmentally sound disposal methods, they also allow flushing when such options are not available. OASAS oversees … them. Since 2008, the State has been shifting away from flushing as an acceptable option and toward a policy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… customers with better information about their trips and provide a more accurate picture of Transit’s performance. … The audit covers the period between July 1, 2017 and November 30, 2018. About the Program The Metropolitan … an agency of the MTA that operates New York City’s subways and the majority of its bus service. Under the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsCity of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees’ … entitled to receive separation payments for compensation of their earned, but unused, leave benefits (such as unused … requirements (e.g., a lump sum payment based on years of service). City officials should ensure that employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… community organizations is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning … School Program (Program) in 2000 to provide high-quality youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth during the hours directly after school. Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-012
… number of Additional Pay (Addl Pay) Adjustments required when there is a change in Addl Pay effective in the middle of … changes described in this bulletin will be effective at Go Live on March 15, 2021. Addl Pay Proration In v 9.1 the … end date falls in order to pay the employee correctly. OSC does not recommend future dating end dates on derived …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-012-changes-mid-pay-period-additional-payClinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
Clinton Central School District Payroll 2017M252
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Special Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 23, if they are students). The Benefit This benefit is a pension equal to your salary, reduced by: The amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… compensation benefits being made due to your death; and Your Social Security benefit. The salary used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1584
… Purpose To inform agencies of a change in the Maine income tax withholding rate. Affected Employees Employees who live and work in the State of Maine Background The following changes have been made to the Maine income tax withholding rate, effective July 28, 2017: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1584-july-2017-maine-tax-withholding-rate-changeTown of Webb - Ski Collections (2018M-188)
… tickets. Key Findings The Board and ski area officials have not developed policies or procedures for how ski collections should be recorded, deposited and … payment were not reconciled by ski area officials due to the lack of supporting documentation. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-ski-collections-2018m-188St. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The … plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims to ensure each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Mount Sinai Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-34)
… balance. Ensure that unrestricted fund balance complies with the statutory limit. District officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/mount-sinai-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2014 through July 29, 2015. … Key Recommendations Adopt a policy and develop procedures for the enforcement of collections of fines and fees. Request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… costs. The Board did not ensure that adopted water rates would be sufficient to cover the cost of District … project is completed in a timely manner. Review water rates to ensure that rates are assessed in a fair and equitable fashion and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed by the Justice. Key Recommendations … bank reconciliations. Discontinue the use of a signature stamp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285