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Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… elections and did not properly document relevant payroll information. The district also has no policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… adequate oversight over disbursements. We reviewed 46 non-payroll disbursements totaling $531,934 and determined 19 (41 … when the claims audit had occurred. We reviewed 76 payroll transactions totaling $113,485 and found the … they are paid. Establish procedures to review and certify payroll prior to disbursement, and ensure proper support is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in September 2021. Background The Town, located in Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-berne-audit-follow-2021m-77-fTown of Decatur – Town Clerk (2020M-58)
… or remit any fees received to the Supervisor or New York State Agriculture and Markets. The Board did not conduct or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-town-clerk-2020m-58Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through March 24, 2022. … by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 3 funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for … of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The Surrogate’s Court Clerk (Clerk) did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Travel Advisory No. 5
… are required to use the attachment feature in the SFS to store electronic documents in support of Travel and Expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… with an outstanding loan, the annuity portion of your retirement benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot … loan balance at retirement and the type of retirement (service or disability). The loan application and Retirement … pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension reduction will be based on your age, your loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… For members of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in … documents to NYSLRS Employer Reporting for review. If the payment is pensionable, you will be asked to submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the government to obtain life-saving medical equipment in order to line his own pocket. Using a public health crisis to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamTravel Advisory No. 12
… for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State … by the traveler to support the line by line mileage claims in the SFS Mileage Detail page. However, travelers who enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialState Agencies Bulletin No. 2128
… to NYS-Ride Pre-Tax Parking Benefit at: https://oer.ny.gov/nys-ride or by telephone at (888)-235-9223, Monday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2128-new-deduction-code-511-new-york-state-nys-ride-pre-tax-parkingConstitutional Tax Limits
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsPhotos: State Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Wyoming County Farm
Earlier today State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli toured Silver Meadows Farm in Wyoming County to help highlight New Yorks agriculture industry
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/photos-state-comptroller-dinapoli-visits-wyoming-county-farmReal Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… File Real Property Tax Cap Form or Tax Cap Compliance Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capState Agencies Bulletin No. 1800.1
… supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1800 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new Federal Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, and the update to the PayServ Federal Tax Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18001-2020-form-w-4-employees-withholding-certificate-and-payserv-federalPine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department officials ensured that … accountability. Individual claims were not reviewed prior to payment approval. The Department does not have a code of … required by statute. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to provide for adequate segregation of duties and oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Board appointed by the respective county boards. STE’s 2017 appropriations totaled approximately $1 million. Key … payroll including hiring, salary and benefits for new and existing staff. Require interim financial reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Chemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… was to examine the Probation Department’s collections and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2014 … New York State, has a population of approximately 88,000 and is composed of one city, 11 towns and five villages. The County is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10