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Wall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… were paid in December 2012 to avoid higher federal tax rates scheduled to take effect in 2013. DiNapoli’s office … extend beyond securities and investment banking to include commercial and retail banking), as a group they reported … into 2012 to avoid the threat of higher federal income tax rates in 2013. The Comptroller estimates that about $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operations. Key Findings Four of the seven water districts experienced operating deficits … fund advances to finance operations, totaling $236,296 as of 2017. Fairgrounds Sewer District had a 2017 deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. We concluded that these accounts received little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Infrastructure Inspection and … number of them – some over many years, some not at all. In addition, the report concluded a risk existed that critical structures most in need of repair were not given priority, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … activities against contract performance requirements. The recommendations were for ESD to better monitor its … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followCity of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
… implemented information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or … City officials did not establish adequate controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-network-management-and-internal-controls-2021m-215Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-83)
… other than the BOCES claims auditor. Only pay claims that have been approved and certified for payment by the claims … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-83Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-12
… and who were called out ten (10) or more times during the season will receive payments based on the following: … 95% Calls $500.00 Employees who were Active during the season but have been Inactive since March 31, 2008 also will … on the Time Entry page as follows: Earnings Begin Date: 5/15/08 (for Active employees, or last date worked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-12-call-out-response-payment-employees-engaged-winter-maintenanceOpinion 2004-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund for) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (reserve fund for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-n, 6-p; 92-a; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8MTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit primarily … by Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction for travel and entertainment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… Administrators are responsible for administering the estates of individuals who die intestate (without a will) and … 31, 2013, the NCPA reported a caseload of 168 open estates with an estimated gross value in excess of $44 … assets as required by statute. Thus, the values of many estates were significantly underreported. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… Objective To determine whether CVS Caremark paid claims under the … contracts with CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C. (CVS Caremark) to administer the prescription drug program for the Empire … with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure Medicare enrollment information is accurate so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugState Agencies Bulletin No. 1418
… Purpose To inform agencies that position pools in PayServ may require updates for SFS lapsing Overview Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position pools in PayServ will be lapsing and will no longer be available … To inform agencies that position pools in PayServ may require updates for SFS lapsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1418-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152015-09302015-lapse-datesDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… report on the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … they prepare for future regulations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The shareholder resolution called on the … actions the Company could take to reduce its greenhouse gas emission in connection with President Obama’s goal of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyVillage of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… Village finances. Key Findings The Treasurer did not record all financial activity using proper accounting procedures. As a result, … projects funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken. Periodically reconcile water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28State Agencies Bulletin No. 1772
… statement. Affected Employees Employees participating with New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) who choose to opt out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1772-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2019-form-w-2LinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… requirements for the Consortium to ensure the Links are clean and in good working order. Key Findings DoITT did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringOpinion 88-53
… for sick leave, or accumulated vacation credit, or any form of termination pay : provided, however, if the … sum at retirement. The court stated that "(p)etitioner's form of payment was little more than a thinly veiled attempt to obtain pension credits for unused vacation time, which is excluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… Cortland 5,571 93 1.7% Delaware 4,334 128 3.0% Dutchess 17,161 (405) -2.3% Erie 142,274 3,122 2.2% Essex 3,079 (20) … (329) -5.2% Monroe 106,740 (5,426) -4.8% Montgomery 7,681 (150) -1.9% Nassau 42,027 878 2.1% New York City 1,645,956 … Orange 37,328 (695) -1.8% Orleans 5,207 81 1.6% Oswego 17,443 (328) -1.8% Otsego 5,208 (53) -1.0% Putnam 2,123 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021