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Barnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … in its bylaws and did not adopt policies and procedures to establish internal controls over cash receipts. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 … be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 1613
… Affected Employees Employees who receive employer paid and/or union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified educational … must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A qualified program may benefit only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1613-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1213
… The IRS requires employers to report and withhold income and employment taxes from meal allowances for … employers to report travel reimbursements and withhold income and employment taxes if employment away from home at a … 2012 Form W-2. Social Security/Medicare tax deficiency deductions will be initiated for any “Taxable Expense” that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1213-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 347
… Dates Payroll deductions for the 2003 campaign will begin in checks dated January 9, 2003 (Institution) and January 15, … accuracy and legibility of Federated Fund Code, Amount of Deduction, Employee’s Agency Code, Social Security … Deduction is the amount to be deducted from each paycheck in the calendar year, not the total amount of the pledge. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/347-2003-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 289
… the completeness, accuracy and legibility of Federated Fund Code, Amount of Deduction, Employee's Agency Code, … already has a deduction record for the specific Federated Fund No. on the authorization card by scrolling through the … outside scroll bar. -If a record with the same Federated Fund (SEFA) deduction code already exists , click on the top …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/289-2002-sefa-campaign-agencies-participating-continuous-giving-pilotIX.6.B OSC Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… business day, funds are received by the bank. OSC BSAO then matches the bank receipts to the deposit and payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6b-osc-draw-proceduresContributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… in the Section 383-e plan are required to contribute. For Tier 5 and 6 members in this plan, the contribution rate … mandatory contributions and will not provide an additional annuity when you retire. The contribution rate in the Section … than contribution rates for Tier 5 and 6 members in other retirement plans—see chart below. Comparison: In other PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1691
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is … To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1691-educational-assistance-benefitsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-163
… Allowance Payments and Time Entry procedures. Affected Employees Eligible employees represented by Negotiating Units … on the payroll (including paid Leave of Absence), on Workers’ Compensation Disability Leave ( WDL ) or on paid or unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-163-december-2010-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-allowance-andRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… function for the period July 1, 2011, to October 31, 2012. Background The Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School … members. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $44 million, and were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… today: “New York City’s 2024 budget increased spending to address growing demand for services using stronger than … resources. Federal aid and policy guidance are needed to assist the growing burden on the city. “As budget gaps … years, the city will need to continue to show fiscal discipline and improve transparency about the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesAbout Employer Contribution Rates – What Every Employer Should Know
… completed State fiscal year; and The employer contribution rates for the retirement plans and optional benefits the … responsible for determining required employer contribution rates. For more information, including how contribution rates are determined, visit our Employer Contributions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employer-contribution-ratesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… regarding expedite requests. In certain limited cases, an agency may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. In these limited situations, the agency must be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsOne-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated based on a one-year FAE unless the three-year calculation provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeMcLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… The Treasurer did not adequately secure unused check stock. Key Recommendations The Board should ensure the annual … of our audit. The Treasurer should secure District check stock. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Noteworthy Achievements The District … Municipal Law and has established adequate procedures to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. We reviewed the District's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Clinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… four former employees were overpaid a combined total of $10,089 and three former employees were underpaid a combined total of $403. Key Recommendations Implement an independent review and approval of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44DiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1355
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is … To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1355-educational-assistance-benefits