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Ethics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local governments did not ensure their Ethics Boards … officers and employees. 90 percent did not comply with all of the GML requirements we tested. 90 percent did not ensure … not review disclosure statements for potential conflicts of interest and completeness. 50 percent (7 of 14) of Ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Town of North Hudson - Payroll (2018M-166)
… Key Findings Town officials have adequate procedures to ensure that salary and wages are paid accurately. We reviewed the annual salaries paid to all 13 elected and appointed officials totaling $211,598 … 2018 and found that except for minor deficiencies related to clerical errors, employees were paid at the approved rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-north-hudson-payroll-2018m-166Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Adoption Subsidy Program (Report 2008-S-106). Background Our initial audit report, … of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Adoption Subsidy Program Report 2008S106 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1197
… Purpose To inform agencies of changes to the payroll processing calendar due to the SSN Decoupling … current NYS EmplID, a non-SSN based alpha numeric value. ( Payroll Bulletin No. 1189 ) To complete the SSN Decoupling … schedule remain in effect as previously published. ( Payroll Bulletin No. 1138 ) Status updates will be posted on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1197-payroll-processing-calendar-schedule-ssn-decouplingAccounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventOpinion 88-49
… of Barber , 198 Misc 135, 100 NYS2d 668, affd 278 App Div 600, 101 NYS2d 924, 278 App Div 727; 103 NYS2d 661; Kingston Associates v La Guardia , 156 Misc 116, 281 NYS 390, affd 246 App Div 803 285 NYS 19; Rappel v Roberts , 79 Misc 2d 201, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49SUNY Bulletin No. SU-324
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new … and/or changes in a biweekly file. Agency update access is not available for this deduction. Agency Actions: Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-324-new-voluntary-insurance-deduction-code-523-employeesDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State … also received a majority of support from shareholders at the company’s annual meeting, and he has since called on the company to fully implement the proposal. The agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released ten letter reports to the following: City of Auburn [pdf] , … drugs, electronics, firearms and vehicles. Eight of the ten law enforcement agencies did not adequately document the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… sales tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Growth so far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… that is maintained for use if there is loss or damage to the original. Establishing backup procedures is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overview-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-162
… have a Pay Basis Code of BIW Background OSC has created the new Earnings Program NBW (UUP Biweekly) to be used for … Unit 08 employees who have a BIW Pay Basis Code. The Earnings Program is available for agency use as of 8/1/09. Click here for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-162-establishment-new-earnings-program-suny-employees-biweeklyCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized to … projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The City faces potential increased salary costs when one of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by … totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in … should budget accordingly and monitor cash flow for the foreseeable future.” For August 2023, compared with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustLicense Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, License Fee Revenues (Report 2010-N-1). Background The New … June 30, 2013 the Department collected $8.1 million in license fees, $10 million in franchise fees, and fines … to identify businesses that operate without a required license. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTravel Advisory No. 3
… they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this … eligible for an insurance claim, the employee renting the car must report the accident immediately to the local … agency, the employee’s supervisor, and the rental car vendor. The employee must also file a damage claim report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common … sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required … New vendors, especially if payment goes to a post office (PO) box Items purchased that are not clearly identified Goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsVillage of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2010, through January 14, … to ensure that the correct prices were obtained when purchasing goods through New York State Office of General … General Municipal Law by requiring competitive bids when purchasing goods and commodities that exceed $20,000 annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37