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DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… capped at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … 10 villages. "After two years of tax growth being limited to less than one percent, inflation has crept up resulting in … rising fixed costs and limited budget options. I continue to urge local officials to exercise caution when crafting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018III.5 Agency Bulkload Interface to the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… an internal agency system electronically transmits data to the SFS and the SFS creates data extract files to send … agency systems that provide critical functionality not available within the SFS. Bulkload transaction files must … for each interfacing agency system. The information stored in the specific profile is used within the programming logic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii5-agency-bulkload-interface-sfsImproper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up)
… our audit report, Improper Payments to a Dentist (Report 2012-S-52). Background Our initial audit report, which was … that, for the period June 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012, Medicaid made $66,402 in improper payments to a … Department of Health: Improper Payments to a Dentist (2012-S-52) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/30/improper-payments-dentist-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… Subject : New Form 1099-NEC and Updated Form 1099-MISC Reference : Guide to Financial Operation, … Guidance : The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revised Form 1099-MISC effective for the 2020 tax year to accommodate … The Internal Revenue Service IRS revised Form 1099MISC effective for the 2020 tax year to accommodate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingTravel Advisory No. 2
… Manual an employee’s official station (i.e., usual work location, regardless of where the employee maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… year during which the debt incurred to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for next succeeding … in 2016. The overtime appropriation in the proposed budget is less than the amount expended for the first nine months of … the adopted budget. Ensure the appropriation for overtime is reasonable. Approve the 10 percent increase in water rents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are … 2013. Background The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town Dayton in Cattaraugus County. The Company is governed by an elected President, Treasurer and Secretary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 1, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed by a seven-member Legislature. The County’s … obtaining SNAP application/recertification documentation is consistent and that the appropriate documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs savings and revenue … Key Findings Since at least 1999, the City issued debt to finance the purchase of items that are normally purchased … issue debt when other funds are not available. If funds do not become available in the budget, City officials could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Central Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… The Central Islip Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures in the Board-adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13, resulting in combined operating surpluses totaling more than $25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population … Village of Liberty Financial Condition 2013M109 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… 2013. Background The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library System. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Authority’s internal … authority created to provide low-rent housing in the City of Watertown. The Authority is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221State Agencies Bulletin No. 683
… recalculation due to eligibility for a Performance Advance in the lower grade. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 01, 21, 31, 61, 81 and 91 Effective … paychecks dated 1/04/07 OSC Actions Beginning in Pay Periods 18L (Administration) and 19L (Institution), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/683-revision-increment-code-system-security-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1125
… Social Security Number restrictions in the National ID field located at Workforce Administration>Personal … prevent the following from being populated in the National ID field by both the AI (Automated Interface) file and … their dependents. ITINs must be entered in the Taxpayer ID Number field on the employee’s Federal Tax Data Page in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1125-new-national-id-field-editsState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per … December 24, 2007 and impacts those employees electing to join the Optional Retirement Program and who do not direct their own investments. In order to comply with this Final Regulation, TIAA/CREF has notified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. Internal Revenue … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts … in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap due to clerical or technical errors; or exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerOpinion 90-16
… (member as consultant to health department) -- Contracts for (consulting services by member of board of health) … and employees (see General Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). For purposes of Article 18, a "municipal officer or employee" … result of the contract (General Municipal Law, §800[3]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16