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State Agencies Bulletin No. 990
… Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program payment is taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross wages and is subject to all employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/990-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programTaxes and Interest
… interest bearing such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of … rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims involving securities, such … bearing items such as bank accounts utility refunds and certain court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… County) Town of Chili (Monroe County) Town of Clifton Park (Saratoga County) Town of Colonie (Albany County) Town of Columbia (Herkimer County) Town of Grand Island (Erie County) Town of Penfield (Monroe County) Town of … County) Town of Woodbury (Orange County) Village of Floral Park (Nassau County) Recommendations were made to each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … to cheat the New York State and Local Retirement System for her own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… “Transparency is the hallmark of good government, and my office strives to provide the public with in-depth data to keep track of where their tax dollars are being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This tool will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned … being held by our Office of Unclaimed Funds. My office is working to get these funds back in the hands of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsX.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business Unit determines a need for a Special Use Vendor ID, it should: Complete the New York State Special Use Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
Village of Westbury Purchasing Claims Audit and Information Technology 2013M301
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Focus on Identity Theft
… URL beginning with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial management … 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. Background The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has … City of Mechanicville Records and Reports 2012M162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… about $2.3 million in 2010 to almost $3.3 million at the end of 2012. Unexpended surplus funds in the general fund at the 2012 fiscal year end equaled 175 percent of the 2013 adopted budget. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… and serve eight months home detention and two years’ probation before the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… general fund expenditures of $4.9 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Key Findings Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed … Town of Lyonsdale Financial Condition Board Oversight and Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… 28, 2013. Background The Town of Ellenburg is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,700 residents. The … adequately designed and operating effectively. We found a cash shortage of $1,814 in one of the Justice’s accounts … The Clerk did not establish adequate controls over her financial activities and the Board did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… payment for a final report. ADDTL represents an additional remittance on a previously filed report and payment. AUDIT … Monies remitted as test payments must be deducted from the remittance for the report. LS (Lump Sum) – Use this only if … Payor; FEIN; ADDTL; Jane Doe; 555-555-5555 An additional remittance to a single report. For questions email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Washingtonville Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … and use of reserve funds. One reserve, the unemployment insurance reserve, was not supported by a plan or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the … Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Cash Flows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… 2013. Background The Town of Alexander (Town) is located in Genesee County and has a population of about 2,500. The … review of Justice Hise’s records disclosed a $721 shortage in his account as of April 23, 2013. Also, Justice Hise did not deposit money in a timely manner, file accurate monthly reports, maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… Jr. announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow, 59, and Mary Nash, 58, for allegedly concealing their mother’s death … death, Annette Bigelow and her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the … Attorney announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow 59 and Mary Nash 58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-system