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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… budget balance for the city. Fueled by a record level of personal income taxes ($14.9 billion) and corporate taxes … a $500 million deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. … budget also restores previous cuts and cements a number of new programs and investments in important services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetWayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… some victims may never receive the payments to which they are entitled. 24 of the 26 restitution orders reviewed had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… restitution orders. Some of this money was collected in the 1980’s. Officials did not establish adequate policies … not properly followed up on and/or recorded accurately. In addition, officials did not maintain a complete and … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9Main-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… receipts or another suitable record to demonstrate amounts of collections due to the Department. Without adequate documentation and controls, the Office of the State Comptroller’s auditors and Department officials … his involvement with the banquet hall or this conflict of interest as required by New York State General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Resources for Local Officials
… Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Guidance: Guidance on Use of Funds, Reporting Requirements, Distribution Process and Contact Information from the State Division of the Budget Accounting Guidance from the Office of the State Comptroller [pdf] Constitutional Debt Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Retirement System. If a member has a membership in one of the above Systems, the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) may … “New York State and Local Retirement System” regardless of the system membership. If a member has dual membership and … the appropriate system. If a DRO is drafted against one of NYSLRS’ Retirement Systems and the member transfers to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrsVendor File Advisory No. 6
… GFO Update - Vendor Designations Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Vendor … “Vendor Classifications,” a designation for the type of business the State does with each vendor. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsTompkins County – Solid Waste (2014M-336)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if performance measures were … is located in the Southern Tier and has a population of approximately 101,500. The County is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/tompkins-county-solid-waste-2014m-336Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… insurance billings. Ensure the continued eligibility of retirees, and inappropriately paid $2,092 in premiums for … Ensure that comparisons are performed to determine status of retiree health insurance accounts. Attempt to recover … health insurance provider. Establish adequate segregation of duties within the College’s payroll process. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollNorth Merrick Union Free School District - Purchasing (2018M-87)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the purchasing of goods and services complied with competitive bid statutes … found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes. We selected 10 vendors who were paid a combined total of $5.1 million to determine whether the purchases were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2018m-87CUNY Bulletin No. CU-116
… dues and agency shop increase and also to notify agencies of a change in the deduction calculation routine. Affected … employee deduction records with the new deduction amount of $23.46, and change the employee's calculation routine to … this bulletin may be directed to the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-116-dues-and-agency-shop-increase-and-change-calculationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-127
… 2002 OSC Actions OSC will process a file sent by the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations to start, change or cancel these … this bulletin may be directed to the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-127-calendar-year-2002-processing-deduction-codes-443-cunyQualifying Conditions – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/qualifying-conditionsSouthold Union Free School District - Leave Accruals (2018M-113)
… We found errors in accrual records for 70 percent of the employees tested, confirming that the District’s … resulting in leave balances being overstated by a total of 9.5 days valued at $3,623. Key Recommendations Implement … information is maintained and monitored. Provide oversight of duties performed by the District Clerk. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/07/southold-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2018m-113Accounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… Freight Amounts informs State agencies about the payment of sales tax and freight charges and how to enter the amounts … voucher when applicable. The section also informs agencies of invoice retention requirements for freight charges. … Require agencies to maintain freight invoices in excess of $500.00 (an increase from $100.00) and, Update “United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amountsArea #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… next to or under a desk, in a closet, in the middle of the room or other high-traffic area. You should inspect the location of computers and server areas/rooms and ensure that there are … physical security controls commensurate with the risks of physical damage or access. The Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controls2023 Financial Condition Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to … this Report This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, economic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcrState Agencies Bulletin No. 1983
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … January 27, 2022 (Institution). OSC Actions At the request of the New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union, Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1983-council-82-dues-increaseSUNY Bulletin No. SU-324
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction code for short term … insurance. Affected Employees: Employees who are members of United University Professions (UUP) in Bargaining Unit 08 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-324-new-voluntary-insurance-deduction-code-523-employees