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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. In addition, the unrestricted fund balance grew … Auditors also determined the board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. As of June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 138
… on PaySR panels and to provide agency instructions for correcting invalid addresses Affected Employees All … Date Immediately Address Panels Explained Address used for Tax Information Path: Administer Workforce - Administer … employee's address is correct and up-to-date. Address used for Paychecks/Advices Path: Compensate Employees - Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/138-employee-addresses-and-new-reveal-report-employee-address-reportDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… We found one request that was not acknowledged by CDTA for 100 business days. Further, due to incomplete information, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… and reasonable. Our audit scope covered the period from January 2, 2014 through December 31, 2018. About the Program … the State University of New York. As of fall 2019, about 26,800 students were enrolled. In addition to semester … TPO had 17,110 IFR expenditures totaling approximately $26 million. Key Findings We identified control deficiencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New Yorkers … helps you recover any unused balance if it’s reported as unclaimed funds. After five years of dormancy, money from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… were 33 school districts designated in fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … of six financial indicators to create an overall stress score. The fiscal stress score determines if a district is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… entitled to health care benefits through the VA. While it is a veteran's choice to use a VA health care benefit or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment, supplies and labor. “These vendors … caught and punished. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued work as part of our joint task force to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … – Internal Controls Over Payroll (Albany County) There is inadequate oversight of the authority’s payroll processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 194
… and 67. Effective Date The VRWS program for CSEA employees is effective the first full pay period in October, 2000. For Institution agencies, the effective date is the beginning of pay period #14, October 5, 2000. For Administration agencies, the effective date is the beginning of pay period #15, October 12, 2000. Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/194-new-bargaining-units-eligible-participate-voluntary-reduction-workDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a pension … one count of wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the EDTN on January 27, 2022. She has agreed to pay $56,352 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… and comprehensive manner on their websites, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about … District Website Transparency Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures … reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do … the hazards of fire, explosion and dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Report 2019-S-15 … in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during surgery by a physician with a history of negligence unknown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… year 2021, the State gained over 226,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6 percent compared to growth nationally of 5.6 percent. Employment in the State was still 7.6 percent … 10 State regions. Long Island had the highest percentage of job gains of any region (4.5 percent) while the Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… membership prior to July 27, 1976, was optional for jobs with: Exempt¹ or labor² classification; or Competitive³ … membership by terminating your public employment. ¹Exempt Class — Classified Civil Service positions deemed … requirements are established for exempt positions. ²Labor Class — Classified Civil Service positions for which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the … Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability to locate the … Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersGlossary – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… For additional terms and descriptions, please refer to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) website … that return, and (2) for the period of benefit payments not supported, will incorporate an index rate for … and the assets currently available within the plan to pay that liability. Pension Expense Changes in the Net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/glossaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible … paycheck distribution and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the NYS budget be late and a budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparation