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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 56
… in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates key tasks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/56-separation-dutiesTown of Theresa – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2014M-89)
… five-member Town Board, is located in Jefferson County and has approximately 2,900 residents. The Town’s budgeted … designed to ensure that claims are adequately supported and appropriate prior to payment. Key Recommendation There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/23/town-theresa-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2014m-89Vendor File Advisory No. 12
… to update their legal name, contact(s), address(es), and direct deposit information. Agencies must cease … Update Primary Contact, AC-3326-S Update Default Address, and AC-3243S Electronic Payment Request to vendors. Vendors … contact the SFS Helpdesk at 855-233-8363 or Helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov . … Using the Vendor SelfService Portal to Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/12-updates-vendor-informationVillage of North Syracuse – Claims Audit (2014M-131)
… 30, 2013. Background The Village of North Syracuse is located in Onondaga County and has a population of approximately 6,800. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/18/village-north-syracuse-claims-audit-2014m-131Maine Endwell Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-14)
… expenditure projections in the District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … located in Broome County. The District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year is almost $45 million. Key … limit. Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this budget review. … Maine Endwell Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/maine-endwell-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-14Long Beach City School District – Controls Over Cash Receipts (2016M-145)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $132.4 million. Key Finding The … District did not establish formal, written cash receipt policies and procedures. Key Recommendation Develop written policies and procedures for handling cash receipts. … Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/long-beach-city-school-district-controls-over-cash-receipts-2016m-145State Agencies Bulletin No. 1802
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1802-council-82-dues-increaseVillage of Bainbridge - Conflict of Interest (2019M-72)
… interests in Village contracts. Key Finding Trustee and his spouse are the owners of a local hardware store, … period. Key Recommendation Adopt procedures to help detect and prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/28/village-bainbridge-conflict-interest-2019m-72Opinion 2009-2
… TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (State Comptroller's permission for water improvement) WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- State … WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Town Improvements (need for State Comptroller's permission) TOWN LAW § 209-q (13) … the town must obtain the State Comptroller's permission for the improvement if the total estimated cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 2009-2
… such determination (currently, the Office of Real Property Services) (Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 762
… the funds were charged to Bargaining Unit 61. Agencies do not need to Journal Transfer the funds to the Cost Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/762-change-bargaining-unit-61-bargaining-unit-31-certain-security-titlesTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… Agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported. As … The Assessor did not have any documentation on file for four properties receiving eligible funds exemptions or … exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions. Consult the Town’s attorney as to whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Lehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… $114,554 were either improper (did not comply with CUNY and/or State and City policies and procedures) and/or were unsupported. We also found that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 767
… explain the procedure for the annual review of employees with Earned Income Credit (EIC). Affected Employees Employees … explain the procedure for the annual review of employees with Earned Income Credit EIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/767-advance-payment-earned-income-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 912
… and whose deductions are paid to counties through the NYS Processing Units. Affected employees have been notified … Spec panels in PayServ to reflect this change. Garn Spec 1 also will be updated with the following remark: Per … Agency Actions Employee inquires should be referred to the NYS Support Collection Processing hotline at 888-208-4485. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/912-processing-change-support-order-arrearsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… Report: May Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayCampbell-Savona Central School District -- Budget Review (B2-14-11)
… review was determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative … are outstanding. Key Findings Based on historical trends and current fiscal year expenditures, the District’s … year in excess of the 4 percent limitation is $100,000 and, therefore, appropriating $469,595 as planned will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-14-11Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1795
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System (7U), New … plan year change. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1795-2020-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2025-26 … authorizes the Village of Suffern (Village) to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated … Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4