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DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… announced today his office stopped more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent … requests totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… prices grew by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a year ago. 1 For … 2 percent; however, price increases began to accelerate in the spring of 2021 and are now growing at the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… Retirement Fund (Fund), has been appointed lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed against the … company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled investors by falsely … exposed after it caused one of the largest cyber-disasters in history leading to a worldwide shutdown and billions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberOpinion 99-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Destruction of (not … by State Comptroller's regulations) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (authority to provide framed bond as … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of long-time service - framed municipal bond) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11CUNY Bulletin No. CU-581
… Employees Annual and Hourly White Collar NYSNA employees in Bargaining Unit TE who meet the eligibility criteria … approved during the 6/27/2016 Board Meeting and summarized in the memorandum dated 8/4/2016 from Carmelo Batista, Jr., … code PAY/SIC. In addition to the 3/16/2017 row being updated, any rows that exist in the employee’s history …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-581-2017-general-salary-increase-new-york-state-nursesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned property … with a 2021 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2022. A second outreach letter will be sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksTown of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … $309,369 and $399,024 of unrestricted surplus funds in the general and highway funds, respectively. These amounts … reserve were created pursuant to General Municipal Law. Key Recommendations Take immediate action to strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Calendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time for a FSMS Score in All Three Years 2012 - 2014
Calendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time for a FSMS Score in All Three Years 2012 - 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/persistentnonfilingmunis.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1273
… for processing the payments. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II program: Administrative Services … employees. Earnings Begin Date: Last day of the pay period being paid or the last day the employee is in Active status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1273-2013-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-97
… Affected Employees Eligible graded salaried employees in the following bargaining units: SR, SY, SN, SG, S9, SA, … 120 full work days from 4/1/05 through 3/31/06. Employees in Bargaining Unit SY will receive Increments based on the … who have at least twenty (20) years of continuous service in UCS. Employees in Bargaining Units SR , SN , SG , S9 , SA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-97-april-2006-service-increments-longevity-pay-and-longevity-bonusComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company and the Watervliet Housing Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Forestburgh Fire … records were not adequate and there were numerous errors in the financial reports. Also, the district’s required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Frontier Central School District – Financial Condition and Mobile Devices (2013M-297)
… audit was to assess the District’s financial condition and mobile device environment for the period July 1, 2010 through … officials did not establish adequate safeguards over mobile devices, and that District employees did not use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/frontier-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-mobile-devicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and work progress through photographic evidence. In addition, city officials ensured construction change … and after a thorough review. They avoided $11.3 million in interest and financing costs over 30 years by obtaining a … allowed her signature to be affixed to checks without her being present. Alternate signatories did not sign in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… 2013. Background The Carthage-Wilna Fire District, located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, … the Board, the annual financial report is filed with OSC in a timely manner, and the Secretary-Treasurer’s records are … other bills prior to audit that are not allowed by Town Law. For example, the Board approved the payment of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsVillage of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… their refuse pickup service or for Program fees. The Board does not receive interim financial or operating reports, bank … or bank reconciliations from the Treasurer. The Board does not provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s … a resolution listing employee wages and salaries, nor does the budget include a schedule of wages and salaries as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board … Village’s 2010-11 expenditures were approximately $153,000 in the general fund and $183,000 in the sewer fund. Key … Ensure that only appropriate claims, allowed by Village Law, are paid in advance of audit and those claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240State Agencies Bulletin No. 1207
… payment. Affected Employees Employees designated M/C in Negotiating Unit 06 who meet the eligibility criteria … employees. Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated 12/05/12 (Administration) and … of Environmental Conservation: Director, Division of Law Enforcement Assistant $625 Director, Division of Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1207-2012-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Jordan-Elbridge Central School District , Queensbury Union Free School District and the Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and … included in the original adopted budgets. Queensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (Warren …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits