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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1879
State Agencies Bulletin No 1879
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1879-council-82-dues-increaseJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… Key Findings The District’s LOSAP policy is not consistent with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The … Four members may not have earned the required 50 points to be credited for a year of service. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfGrowth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0714.pdfEqual Access to Justice Reporting
… Office to the Attorney General's Office. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/equal-access-justice-reportingOpinion 89-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) ACTIONS AND … a county clerk may charge additional fees for the filing of a notice of pendency if the notice affects more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… General Municipal Law (GML). Points were not awarded in accordance with the Point System. Key Recommendations Review … to ensure conformity with GML. Award LOSAP points in accordance with the adopted Point Syst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board – Water Accountability (2015M-300)
… Authority’s procedures for monitoring water accountability and addressing water loss for the period January 1, 2014 … Finding Although the Authority is proactive in identifying and addressing unaccounted-for water, 43 percent of the water … efforts to investigate causes of excessive water loss and take appropriate action to reduce water loss and costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/05/upper-mohawk-valley-regional-water-board-water-accountability-2015m-300Watervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping and Leave Records (2015M-186)
… 2014 through February 28, 2015. Background The Watervliet Housing Authority is located in the City of Watervliet in … Watervliet Housing Authority Timekeeping and Leave Records 2015M186 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/09/watervliet-housing-authority-timekeeping-and-leave-records-2015m-186Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… the Town’s purchasing process for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of … the Towns purchasing process for the period of January 1 2012 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-105
… Grade Range Promotion Percentage One Grade 3.0% Two grades 4.5% Three grades 6.0% Four grades 7.5% Five grades 9.0% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-105-calculating-base-salary-employees-district-council-37State Agencies Bulletin No. 1817
… 04/01/2020 and after are affected. Background Article 7.4(a) of the collective bargaining agreement between the State … Grade Range Promotion Percentage One Grade 3.0% Two grades 4.5% Three grades 6.0% Four grades 7.5% Five grades 9.0% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1817-calculating-base-salary-employees-civil-service-employees-associationComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… education preschool, Sunshine Development School (“SDS”), for overcharging the State of New York for services rendered … SDS, and then subleased the space to SDS at a substantial mark up. The investigation revealed no legitimate reason for the mark-up and found that Bridan performed no services for SDS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accounting records and did not properly assess $4,330 in penalties on unpaid customer accounts. The board did not … in accordance with the town’s procurement policy for 10 purchases totaling $68,103. The town also did not use … professional service providers totaling $630,336. Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (Essex County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… financial duties. The Clerk did not: Deposit collections in a timely manner. Perform bank reconciliations. The Board … all money is properly accounted for. Except as specified in Appendix A, Town officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain wholesale water supply production and distribution facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… New York City lacks needed guidelines and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it … Executive Order 3 in January 2022, with responsibility for the oversight and governance of AI, which in the previous … the AMPO, many of the previous administration’s goals for creating guidelines for the fair and responsible use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… STS or AC 340-S for purchase orders subject to OSC review (OP Transactions). Form AC 1782-S authorizes the head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… board should have audited these claims. The treasurer paid 18 claims for health insurance reimbursements and credit card … properly managed user account permissions in its financial application but did not properly secure user account access … manage user account permissions in the student information application. As a result, there is a significant risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert … businesses of procurement opportunities, Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law provides for regular, … contract for goods and services. This section summarizes the requirements of Article 4-C including requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overview