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Reporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… You report contributions through the file upload process using … For tax purposes, member contributions are treated as employer contributions under Section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Federal income tax on these contributions is deferred until they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is … years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of 2008 to a deficit balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk operations for the period January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located … Clerk transferred money between accounts under her control to cover up these shortfalls. During our audit, the Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, … The Village of Deposit is located in Delaware County and has a population of 1,663. The Village is governed by an … five-member Village Board comprising the Village Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … of sale system. Although individual passwords are required to access the system, they are not routinely changed. In addition, cashiers can make adjustments to the sales reports that are not approved by the cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… $ 1,345,292 $ 12,745,492 $ 15,326,343 Payments to suppliers (2,725,349) (365,137) (3,090,486) (2,812,238) Payments to employees (3,360,055) (750,828) (4,110,883) (4,209,688) Internal activity - payments to other funds (1,296,768) (1,296,768) Claims paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … of State Police: Processing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44) From Nov. 28, 2017 to Oct. 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-69
… town or village, acting either individually or jointly, to contract for the provision of emergency medical services, … persons found within the boundaries of the municipality to a place for treatment of such illness or injury. … since section 122-b authorizes both towns and villages to contract for ambulance services, it is our opinion that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Taxes and Interest
… as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, may be paid in the form of the original security (if available) or by returning … an IRS 1099-INT form in January following the year your claim was paid. The cash value of securities, you’ll receive … security transaction in January following the year your claim was paid. Security cash dividends or dividend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Annual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… Employer contributions support the benefits earned by current and future retirees and are an … contribution rates for the retirement plans and optional benefits you offer. Employer Contribution Rates for ERS … during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025; and The rates from the Actuarial Valuation for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsTown of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board has not developed an … in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and update the procurement policy annually. Ensure compliance with the procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials implemented adequate … employees did not use time sheets, vouchers or timecards to record the time actually worked. Leave request forms were not used to monitor paid leave time. Key Recommendations Implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Clinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… payments totaling $512,693 made during the audit period and found that seven payments (23 percent) were not … former employees were overpaid a combined total of $10,089 and three former employees were underpaid a combined total of … $403. Key Recommendations Implement an independent review and approval of separation payments. Direct the County’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44Carmel Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2018M-45)
… sales tax totaling $431 was not set aside for remittance to the State. The District’s ECA policy was not … Ensure applicable sales tax is collected and remitted to the State. Update and amend the ECA fund policy and establish written procedures to supplement it. District officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/carmel-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2018m-45McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… The Treasurer did not adequately secure unused check stock. Key Recommendations The Board should ensure the annual … of our audit. The Treasurer should secure District check stock. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Buffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner. Key Findings The … how they are used. Key Recommendations Negotiate changes in the terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain … of any management agreement to ensure it is reasonable and in the School’s best interest. School officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Tuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
… by an annual average of $1.2 million (about 7 percent) from fiscal years 2014- 15 through 2016-17. Appropriated a … percent of the subsequent year’s budgeted appropriations) in fund balance from fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17 that was not needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-191Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over cash receipts and disbursements for … by a 10-member Board of Directors, contracts with the Town to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted … the independent auditor did not have procedures in place to obtain or review canceled check images, and adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialComptroller DiNapoli and Senator Peralta Pen Op-Ed on NYS Dream Act
… TAP costs would be less than $20 million, an increase of less than two percent, if extended to undocumented … undergraduate students attending City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) colleges during the 2012-2013 academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-and-senator-peralta-pen-op-ed-nys-dream-act