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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1526
… Purpose To remind agency personnel to take steps to safeguard employee information. Affected … Immediately Agency Actions Agency personnel should take appropriate steps to safeguard the NYS EmplID as well as … data in the Payroll System. Agency personnel should take the following steps to protect the data: Treat the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1526-use-new-york-state-employee-id-new-york-state-payroll-systemDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… with some exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, municipalities with a fiscal year ending on Dec. 31 had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent. For a list of allowable levy growth factors for all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to … works and taxpayers are protected,” DiNapoli said. “DOT officials have also given us assurance that they will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeVillage of Savona – Board Oversight (2015M-328)
Village of Savona Board Oversight 2015M328
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/10/21/village-savona-board-oversight-2015m-328Village of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over selected Village operations for the period of June 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. … audit claims and not delegate those responsibilities to the Treasurer. The Village Treasurer should sign all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mUpper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority – Procurement (2015M-304)
… through June 30, 2015. Background The Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority is located in the City of Utica … Authorities Law. The Authority, which operates the Utica Memorial Auditorium, is governed by an appointed seven-member … Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority Procurement 2015M304 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/04/upper-mohawk-valley-memorial-auditorium-authority-procurement-2015m-304XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Only the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), regardless of whether the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the … Only the Office of the State Comptroller can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the establishment of the position of Town Comptroller in certain towns. When this position is established, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… The Wassaic Fire District (District) is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … totaling $290,500 and did not obtain the required number of quotes for 17 purchases totaling $41,870. District … Key Recommendations Seek competition when procuring professional services or document the rationale in instances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s internal controls for … January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Somers is located in Westchester County and has a … Town of Somers Justice Court 2013M198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Local Road Conditions in New York State
… costs. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently begun to collect data on the conditions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateVillage of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
… Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $54,900. Key Findings The … financial report with OSC since the report for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The Clerk-Treasurer paid all claims during the … Village of Brushton Fiscal Oversight 2014M235 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… pre-existing DRO, separation agreement, or stipulation of settlement, the Comptroller, at their discretion , may … including the judgment of divorce, stipulation of settlement and/or separation agreement, and all filed DROs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droTown of Berkshire – Town Clerk (2014M-230)
… June 13, 2014. Background The Town of Berkshire is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 1,400. … all collected and disbursed moneys to the Supervisor in the monthly Clerk’s report in an accurate and timely manner. Reconcile bank accounts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-berkshire-town-clerk-2014m-230Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… to balance with the Town's cumulative cash balance versus the cash attributable to each individual fund. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Town of Goshen – Police Payroll (2014M-244)
… not always sign the daily member attendance record and not all overtime was properly documented. An officer working for … the Town payroll register. Key Recommendations Ensure that all Department employees complete the member attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/23/town-goshen-police-payroll-2014m-244Transportation – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… good to excellent, a 1.1 percentage increase since 2021. Bridge Conditions Have Improved Since 2018, But Are Worse … State was responsible for maintaining 8,535 bridges.* A bridge is considered in poor condition if it has … the owner is State, State Park, Other State and State Toll are included as State-maintained bridges. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/transportationOperational Advisory No. 18
… System (CAS) is returned by a vendor that is not in the Vendor File. A Single Payment Vendor issues its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payable