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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1729
… or taking advantage of a treaty between their country and the U.S. with wages in tax year 2018 Background According … are subject to withholding, even if no amount is deducted and withheld from the payment because of a Treaty or … This box should be checked if there are amounts in box 7a and no values in boxes 8 and 9 pursuant to Chapter 3. Box 3a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1729-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-us-source-income-subject-withholdingOpinion 92-2
… a zone); (authority to budget amounts due for preceding and current year under hydrant contract) TOWN LAW, … under a contract for both the preceding fiscal year and the current fiscal year. You ask about the permissible … payable on or before March 1 for the entire preceding year and the amount necessary to make the quarterly payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Opinion 91-11
… of three years. You further state that the mayor nominates and appoints the city engineer with the consent of the common … is two years. Local governments are authorized to adopt and amend local laws, not inconsistent with the Constitution … officer are Morin v Foster , 45 NY2d 287, 408 NYS2d 387 and Hampton Heights Development Corp. v Board of Water Supply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Statement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… will be a remarkable attorney general for our country and a strong defender of the rights of our citizens. I congratulate her on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for his wise choice. … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyBaldwin Union Free School District – Non-instructional Overtime (2017M-128)
… hours worked were preapproved, adequately recorded and incurred only when necessary. There was no documented … for preapproval of overtime, except in cases of emergency, and required documentation and certification of overtime. Ensure that written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/baldwin-union-free-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2017m-128Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County in which it is located. An elected … the District employees were paid only approved salaries and wages. However, although the Board adopted a leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Genesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… the vendor with the lowest bid price. County officials and employees who were provided with purchase cards did not … their responsibilities, sign the cardholder agreement and adhere to the policy. Perform a thorough audit of … to determine if County policies are being followed and cost savings opportunities are being realized. … Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… included more than $112,000 in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective … expenses were in compliance with the contract and related subcontractor agreements. Background The … services related to Medicaid activities. This contract and its amendments were not subject to approval by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… York State reissue a check because the check was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such … the vendor must complete an affidavit. The paying and cashing banks will review the affidavit and collaborate to render a decision on the claim. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1515
… Due to a change in the bank reconciliation process and the risk of personal checks being returned for … checks, certified checks, bank checks, money orders and agency checks will be accepted. Effective Date(s) … email notification will be sent to the payroll officer and the preparer of the AC230 that the check is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1515-acceptable-forms-payment-paycheck-reversals-ac230Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… the average wireless Internet download speed was 134 Mbps and the average ethernet cable Internet download speed was … Center (WNYRIC) monitored the District’s bandwidth usage, and the District provided a system for users to submit … focused on the Internet connectivity in school buildings and did not look at the surrounding community’s Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Coxsackie-Athens Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-21)
… Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they will take corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentHarborfields Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-31)
… Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they will take corrective action. Appendix B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/harborfields-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newCanandaigua City School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-25)
… Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they will take corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/canandaigua-city-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
… Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they will take corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingBabylon Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-91)
… As a result, District taxpayers incurred the full cost of providing more than $536,000 in Medicaid-eligible … and seek Medicaid reimbursements, totaling $93,774, for 25 students we identified were likely Medicaid-eligible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/13/babylon-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-91Town of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… them for payment. We reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 and found: Sixteen purchases totaling $58,502 were approved … audit. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding and the Town’s procurement policy quote requirements. Pass a … services. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they are taking corrective action. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161Village of Cohocton – Cash Receipts (2015M-63)
… is located in the Town of Cohocton, Steuben County and has a population of approximately 880. The Village is … Board did not audit the Treasurer’s records. The Treasurer and her Deputy did not issue duplicate receipts for all … No reconciliation between the accounting records and the relevy list was completed. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-cohocton-cash-receipts-2015m-63Town of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… Municipal Law. Key Recommendations Ensure that officials and employees are familiar with and follow the requirements of New York State General … contracts. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176State Agencies Bulletin No. 1055
… Employees Employees who, as identified by National Bond and Trust, had bond deductions withheld, but had not yet … refunds in the Institution paychecks dated 03/10/11 and Administration paychecks dated 03/16/11. The refund … will appear as a positive amount under the “Refund” field and as a negative amount under the “YTD” field. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1055-refunds-deduction-code-101-bonds