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DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… majority vote in support of our proposal by adopting a disclosure policy. Without disclosure shareholders have no way to evaluate whether their … writes and endorses model legislation. DiNapoli has made disclosure of political spending a top shareholder priority. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Metropolitan Transportation Authority – … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and capital plans or the following policies in fund balance, reserve and budgeting. As of December 31, 2020, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… actual results or trends and did not contain estimates for all known revenues and expenditures. The adopted budgets … policies or procedures. The board also did not enter into a written service level agreement with the IT vendor. In … officials did not always seek competition, as required, when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) … gender identities, and sexes. According to A-832 of DOE’s Regulations of the Chancellor (Chancellor’s … intimidation, and/or bullying must be entered into DOE’s Online Occurrence Reporting System (OORS) within 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Gives Best Wishes For New Year, 01/01/15
… a better New York for us all. I wish all New Yorkers a happy, safe and joy-filled new year of 2015.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-gives-best-wishes-new-year-010115Opinion 2000-18
… of joint fire districts is governed by article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq.; compare L 1938, ch 595, repealed L … T. Haefeli, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Westhampton Beach David J. Gilmartin, Jr., Esq., Town Attorney Town of … a nonforfeitable right to a service award for different classes of volunteer firefighters. 2 As previously discussed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18Disability Benefits
… NYSLRS provides a disability retirement benefit for members who are permanently disabled and cannot perform … benefit is a pension that will provide monthly payments for the rest of your life. Here are the basic types of NYSLRS disability benefits (you may apply for more than one type). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/disability-benefitsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement NDRA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/23/medicaid-program-improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $18,762 and purchases contracts totaling $10,680 or solicit requests for proposals for professional services … as the timing of the town's receipts and disbursements or the volatility of revenues and expenditures. The board and … town officials also did not establish any reserve funds or develop a multiyear financial plan. Walton Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… controversial, and seemingly counterintuitive, experiment to reduce exposed trash and rats in subway stations by … receptacles showed little evidence of success, according to an audit released by his office today. "There's no … launched its "Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program" to help mitigate straphangers' "poor customer experience of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerState Agencies Bulletin No. 130
… Services will process the initial input of transactions to OSC for the deduction code 317, CSEA Universal Life Program. Agency Processing Agency may need to start or cancel a deduction for an employee with this code, … panel. Refer to Bulletin No. 89 for instructions on how to start and cancel the deduction. For More Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/130-csea-universal-life-programBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… (NHA), which is responsible for the general management and control of the School’s finances. The Board did not have control over School funds or how they are used. Key … terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain more control over the School’s finances. Continue to periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197SUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.1
… beginning of a fall semester). Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day … with a Comp Rate Code of ANN, CAL, 21P, CYF, BIW, HRY, or FEE For employees meeting the eligibility criteria, agencies … leave, agencies should look at the individual’s projected schedule, or if they have worked for some time, to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3421-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullHighland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-145)
… Key Findings The Technology Department could improve how they manage and secure network user accounts. … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Establish comprehensive … with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/10/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-network-userSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… adequately segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established … online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and processing transactions. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditOpinion 95-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (calculation of amount set aside … applicable special law, when a county imposes a 3% general sales tax and a city within the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… responsibility is through the review of contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures … have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s oversight … reviews agency requests to contract with vendors without advertising the procurement opportunity, which would result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-funds