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DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… the midyear, personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $26 billion and were $49 million below DOB’s updated financial … DOB projections. The State’s General Fund ended September with a balance of $48 billion, $3 billion higher than DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 2411
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the chargeback process for direct-mailed 2025 form W-2’s. Background: In order to … OSC will mail W-2s to the employee’s “home address” that is populated in PayServ. If the employee has both a “mail” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2411-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the Town of Cheektowaga, in Erie County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which is comprised of seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272DiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… as well as 10 cities, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for assessing all real property throughout the City – … the CAMA system did not always include the user ID of the official requesting the change or the official executing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followTown of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… fund town- outside-the-village’s was 106 percent, the highway fund town-wide’s was 63 percent, and the highway fund town-outside-the village’s was 85 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209DiNapoli: 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 … receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we continue to uncover local officials who … working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for her actions.” An audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1669
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new warning message that will display when an employee … to view and update their payroll information, opt out of paper pay stubs, and manage their tax withholdings. … the employee’s Dept ID, Empl ID, Name, Date and Time of the NYSPO transaction. Questions Questions regarding tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1669-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-warning-message-federal-exemptionMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The District is a district … the Treasurer processes and pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit. District officials passed a resolution …
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)
… is composed of 17 elected members who represent its one city, 15 towns and three villages. Key Finding Officials did … in completed surveys were not always reported to NYS DOH, officials did not provide documentation that all … sanitary surveys are performed in compliance with NYS DOH guidelines for frequency, sanitarians document that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318Overview – State Police Plan
… Your pension is based on your years 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overviewSUNY Bulletin No. SU-52
… To explain an automatic cancellation of general deductions for certain employees for anticipated payments. Affected Employees Inactive … unit 28 Effective Date(s) Checks dated 5/09/2001 for employees who are inactive or on leave without pay on … To explain an automatic cancellation of general deductions for certain employees for anticipated payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-52-cancellation-general-deductions-certain-employees-who-areBallston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine oversight of the Commission’s financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2014 through … review when reviewing claims. The Board should not approve payments unless they are supported by appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Real Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… Guidance Guidelines for Implementation from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance [pdf] Frequently Asked Questions for … – Chapter 97 (Part A) [pdf] Summary [pdf] Overview of the State Comptroller’s Role Training on Property Tax Cap … Webinar On Demand This webinar provides a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 13 of tax-exempt New York State General Obligation bonds. The state expects to sell $115.7 million for new money transportation, education and environmental … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsAlexandria Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-5)
… District’s actual needs, based on current information and historical data. Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/25/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-5Watervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which … to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue revenue and tax anticipation notes to meet cash flow needs. The Board and District officials failed to properly monitor capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149City of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… Background The City of Elmira is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 28,200. The City is … was not reported timely during the fiscal year, and annual financial reports were not filed on time with OSC. … deficits from 2013 through 2015 totaling $4.5 million, and unassigned fund balance that totaled $1.8 million at the …
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)
… District, located in Orange and Sullivan Counties, has a tentative budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately … taxes, which complies with the tax cap limits established by law. Key Recommendations Reevaluate the State aid revenues … to be in agreement with the supporting documentation. Make a provision for repayment of the building aid and continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3