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DiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero growth in the tax cap will limit budget options for school and … state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will have about $308 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroTown of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… fund balance was 69 percent of budgeted appropriations for 2013, the general fund town- outside-the-village’s was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209State Agencies Bulletin No. 2307
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the chargeback process for direct-mailed 2024 form W-2’s. Background: In order to repay OSC for the direct mailing costs for 2024 form W-2 for employees, an agency chargeback journal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2307-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… the Office recovered over $27 million from gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to check for unclaimed funds and use those gift cards you received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly misappropriating more than $5,000 in public … of Corning police department and District Attorney Baker for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for her actions.” An audit and investigation was initiated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1669
… from federal withholding as well as a new Locked Query for payroll officers that lists all employees who claimed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1669-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-warning-message-federal-exemptionBallston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… examine oversight of the Commission’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2015. … by the Commission’s voting membership. Expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $136,000. Key Findings The Director did not maintain complete records to account for the fees collected from each program. The Director did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… New York State General Obligation bonds. The state expects to sell $115.7 million for new money transportation, … State of New York on March 13, 2019, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 8, 2019. … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsEssex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… internal controls over the District’s cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … Findings The Board has not adopted policies or procedures for cash disbursements; the Board did not ensure that claims … not filed the required annual financial reports with OSC for the past two years. Key Recommendations Adopt policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. … one member being appointed as Chairman, and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $968,200 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Cortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s … 1, 2015 through May 13, 2016. Background Cortland County is located in the southern tier of New York State and has a … Legislature, which is composed of 17 elected members who represent its one city, 15 towns and three villages. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318State Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… associated with their agency as listed in the Control-D Report NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency … is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address … return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2012. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1095
… associated with their agency as listed in the Control-D Report NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency … is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address … return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2011. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1095-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxOverview – State Police Plan
… of credited service and your final average earnings (FAE). For members in Tiers 2 and 5, your FAE is the average of your highest three consecutive years of earnings. For Tier 6 members, your FAE is the average of your highest … years used in the FAE calculation; and Lump sum payment for accumulated sick leave at time of retirement beyond 165 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overviewYork Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … 5, 2016. Background The York Central School District is located in the Towns of Leicester and York in Livingston … written agreements with any banks and that those who perform online banking transactions are familiar with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/york-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-295Churchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through September 23, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $79.5 … the limit in each year. The Assistant Superintendent for Business provides the Board with an annual reserve report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354City of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… of our audit was to examine the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2013 through March 1, 2017. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $31.7 million. Key Findings … 2015. State aid revenue was not appropriately restricted for revenue anticipation note (RAN) repayment as statutorily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90Eldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Eldred Central … in Orange and Sullivan Counties, has a tentative budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately $16.6 million. Key Findings Except for the items noted, we found the significant revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… Board oversight of the School’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2014 through March 17, 2016. … a seven-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198