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Examination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that resulted … benefits. Background UI benefits are temporary income for eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault … Key Recommendations Assess the proper penalty amount for the 1,679 in non-assessed and 71 under-assessed penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, … of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State Education Department (Department) is responsible … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my office continues to uncover instances such as this where … and District Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… that will be completed by 2019, according to the Downtown Alliance. The report is part of a series by DiNapoli … the past 15 years,” said Jessica Lappin, President of the Alliance for Downtown New York. “In the wake of one of the … “I thank Comptroller DiNapoli, my colleagues, the Downtown Alliance and local businesses, Community Board 1, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotNew York State Debt
… Study 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195
… the end of calendar year 2013 (Pay Period 20C) processing for judges in the Unified Court System. Affected Employees … (26) equal installments. See Payroll Bulletin UCS-82 . For calendar years that contain twenty-seven (27) paychecks, … in 2005. Judges, as a result, will not receive a paycheck for Pay Period 20C dated December 31, 2013. OSC Action OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judgesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… Subject : New section to provide guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and state employees are appropriate to pay. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … New section to provide guidance to assist agencies in determining whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1538
… An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in … eligible to choose both the “Retirement Catch-Up” and the “50 and Over Catch-Up” in the same calendar year. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1538-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1289
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. … change during the year, the total earnings received for the year must equal the composite statutory salary, based … Members) includes information regarding OSC’s processing for Pay Period 20C. Eligibility Criteria Departments 04210 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1289-2013-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. (SBF) and University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc. (UBF), controlled $1.2 billion, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to Tottenville. SIR’s management oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Safety of Seized Dogs (Report 2017-S-49 ). About the Program Article 7 of New … to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York … are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or contract for those services. Municipalities are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… are structurally unsound or pose other risks to public health and safety. At least one land bank has sought to … promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightLocal Government Ethics
… interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not limited to, prohibiting … interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not limited to prohibiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2018. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… to ensure that claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and … audit and found that the control procedures were followed for the selected claims to ensure they were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… made overpayments of $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal service costs that were not allowable and a second contractor claimed $60 in unsupported utility expenses. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve oversight of contractor performance to ensure that contractor deliverables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… for tax year 2019. The new 2019 Form W-4 is now available on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website. The New York … State and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax … State and/or Local tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… and security equipment includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), a TV system in which strategically placed cameras’ … off site. As of May 16, 2019, Transit had installed 9,290 CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,712 monitors, 334 digital video … had been installed in 459 subway stations. EMD has a CCTV preventive maintenance schedule for all installed CCTV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-follow