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Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… whether Washington-Saratoga-Warren- Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured … Officials paid $6,772 more than federal per diem rates for meals provided at 34 meetings. Key Recommendations … whether WashingtonSaratogaWarrenHamiltonEssex Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2021 Form W-2. Affected … information is excluded from Boxes 1, 3, and 5 and do not appear on Form W-2: Nontaxable Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 727
… Purpose To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain rates requested by the Office of General Services. Affected Employees Employees who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/727-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023-24. Background Chapter … employees. The City faces potential increased salary and wage costs when these agreements are settled. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… the general fund. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could potentially create a revenue shortfall in 2022. The proposed budget includes a tax levy of $23,023,561, which is $33,061 from exceeding the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and beyond, according to a report issued today by State … the trust fund balance presents a serious challenge for the state and businesses struggling to recover from the pandemic. Action is needed to avoid hiking costs for New York businesses and slowing the state’s economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Objective To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s … unknown defects in the title to the property at the time of sale. The cost of title insurance is higher in New York … of every authorized domestic insurer that makes or files rates. Additionally, DFS reviews specific functions the Title …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… enhances the quality of life and economic health of the New York metropolitan region through cost-efficient provision of … Transit is governed by the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law (Law). MaBSTOA, MTA Bus, and SIR are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2257
… April 2023 or April 2024 retroactive increase for one or more of the Earnings Codes provided in the Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2257-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-increases-premium-overtimeExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether Unemployment … Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor (Department) were appropriate and comply with … documentation, such as Department of Taxation and Finance wage reporting information, employer payroll information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… Purpose To request verification of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form … the correct return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2012. OSC Actions OSC will update … the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … To request verification of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 1095
… Purpose To request verification of the agency address that will be used on employee Form W-2 … the correct return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2011. OSC Actions OSC will update … the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … To request verification of the agency addressthat will be used on employee Form W2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1095-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxOpinion 89-59
… enlargement and improvement of the water system and for the payment of the principal and interest of bonds issued for the purposes of such district." In construing analogous … in County Law, §266(1) to impose user fees provides for a separate method of financing improvement districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (2019-S-15) DOH has generally met the primary … all revenue due. Department of Labor (DOL): Selected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46) Auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made based on what is best for our 1.1 million working and retired members … rates of return of less than 7%. There are plans that have a fiscal year end date of June 30, 2021 and many have already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because … approve the city’s multiyear financial plan and impose wage freezes. The authority was created in 2003 at the … stress factors such as population trends, poverty rates and property values. For a copy of the Buffalo fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… whether the loans awarded by New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) under the … loan recipients are complying with the requirements of their loans with respect to correcting violations and … their Program eligibility, and the reduced interest rates assigned to some of these owners are not supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programVillage of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year because the sewer rates did not generate sufficient revenues to cover the costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… Purpose To determine whether the practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made … with certain providers who agree to accept payments, at rates established by United, to furnish medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2057
… of the agency’s address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2022. Effective Dates This bulletin is effective immediately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2057-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-tax