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Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up) (2021-F-30)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (2018-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f30.pdfCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2022 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Accounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… – Paying a Single Payment Vendor Update: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and procedures … regarding standards for entering vendor name information on a voucher when paying a single payment vendor in the … results in time saving and processing efficiencies for the State. Also, in the event of unclaimed funds, a standard name …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… budget officer. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day financial activities are … The Town’s 2023 appropriations totaled $5.9 million for all funds and the surplus fund balance at the end of 2023 … up-to-date financial reports or a detailed statement of money received and disbursed on a monthly basis. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160State Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… System (PFRS). Affected Employees Members of PFRS in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 Background An Internal Revenue Service … 2013 states mandatory contributions made by PFRS members in Tier 3, 5 and 6 be deducted from their earnings before the … (PAF ARBTX). OSC will automatically convert all employees in the payroll system registered in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2024. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed … exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in 2023 and employees who submit withholding certificates claiming exempt in 2024 are affected. Background: According to IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Opinion 88-42
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution of (adjustment by … distributed sales tax revenues to towns and villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42DiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2015-16, $11 million from gift cards was … rebates to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to … office is currently holding more than $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world’s knowledge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsControls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the five recommendations in our initial audit report, Controls Over Revocable Consents … and Franchises (Office) . The permission is granted in exchange for compensation to the City . Revocable consents … or a flat rate for 37 improvements that are specified, in accordance with the Rules. The property owners petition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2016-17, $14.8 million from gift cards … rebates to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to … office is currently holding more than $15 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Distressed Provider Assistance Account
… withhold sales tax collections in the aggregate amount of $150 million, in each SFY, from New York City and place them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/distressed-provider-assistance-accountXIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism." This order prohibits New … Foreign Assets Control has directed its rules particularly to banking institutions and securities/investment houses. … Units should ensure no payment of state funds are issued to those individuals or organizations identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsHuman Resource Practices
To determine if State University of New York SUNY Upstate Medical University has developed and consistently applied policies and procedures related to
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 908
… uncashed check is an indicator that the check was issued in error. These checks need to be reversed to properly update … and adjust taxes. Additionally, if a check that was issued in error is not reversed within one year, it will become … (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks), listing employees in agency order to whom checks have been issued that appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/908-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… uncashed check is an indicator that the check was issued in error. These checks need to be reversed to properly update … and adjust taxes. Additionally, if a check that was issued in error is not reversed within one year, it will become … is available to agencies. This report lists employees in agency order to whom checks have been issued that appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … on the results of our review, except for matters described in this letter, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. Continually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Constitutional Debt Limit
… much debt a local government or school district can incur. For counties, cities, towns and villages: The debt limit is a … of taxable property within a municipality. Debt issued for the purpose of water supply and distribution and certain … excluded from the debt limit. Exclusions from the limit for debt related to sewer projects and certain types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitTown of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221-F)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-carroll-audit-follow-2013m-221-f