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DiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… analysis looked at projects listed in the October 2023 CPDD, which contains project schedules by phase, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at least once during this period. “The financial trends in some local governments have not improved over the past … municipalities with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2014. In New York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesTown of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2009 through August 6, 2014. … payments received. The Board did not perform or provide for an annual audit of the Justices’ records since July 2011. … the Clerk’s duties. Ensure that signed receipts are issued for all moneys collected and compare duplicate receipts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269Opinion 92-47
… for purposes of this opinion that the county's charter does not address these issues. Article 6 of the County Law … p 158). Therefore, since section 307 of the County Law does not expressly require a separate bank account for the … the requirement therein to "separately account" therefor does not require physical segregation of such moneys in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47Seminars for Local Officials
… is not an easy task and that finding time in your schedule for essential training to enhance your fiscal oversight responsibilities can be difficult. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official Training Unit offers seminars for municipal and school district governing boards and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or payments) for one year. No open purchase orders (encumbrances) are … close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with … applicable (see Section 11.E - Retainage of this Chapter, for additional information). In addition, State agencies may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… Just a year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal … stability and no projected budget gaps in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan, the SFY … health disbursements are projected to grow by almost $16 billion between SFY 2022-23 and SFY 2026-27, comprising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesStay Informed – Police and Fire Plan
… you understand your benefits and stay informed. Register for Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to … information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply for a loan. Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and … booklets and brochures , and get tips on preparing for retirement . Attend a pre-retirement presentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/stay-informedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query (LQ_TAX_NEW_W4_REQUIRED) to help them … W-4 from 2019 and prior: Have a Form W-4 that was filled out in tax year 2019 or prior and Have had continued service … they filled out the form and present day. or Have had a break in service for less than a six-month period and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-619
… criteria Background Pursuant to Section 6220 of New York State Education Law, yearly increments are to be paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-619-july-2018-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsTown of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s … perform monthly accountabilities and we found unidentified funds of $1,550 in the Court’s accounts. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Ms. Noel was arrested after a joint investigation by the State Police, the Office of the New York State Comptroller, … Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our findings.” “Public service should never be about … Attorney General and New York State Comptroller to root out waste and abuse in state government. To date, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – State Police Plan
… benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your annuity … or disability). The loan application and Retirement Online provide examples of how much your reduction would be. … benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retiring-outstanding-loanTown of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… Board approved a five-year capital plan to construct a new Town Hall/highway garage at an estimated cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230Town of Hempstead – Compensatory Time (2021M-64)
… (Town) officials accurately accrued and accounted for compensatory (comp) time. Key Findings Town officials did … comp time hours were accurately accrued and accounted for. As a result, officials do not have adequate assurance … comp time hours were authorized, documented and accounted for. Require comp time to be properly supported and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-compensatory-time-2021m-64State Agencies Bulletin No. 948
… agencies how to perform an annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax … who claim exempt from Federal withholding must file a new Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) by … for the current year’s exemption must be retained in the employee’s agency payroll office for four (4) years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/948-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholdingsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… leave time. As a result, there is an increased risk that payroll errors or irregularities could occur and go … capital plans or a fund balance policy. City of Yonkers – Payroll (Westchester County) The city's leave accrual … officials did not adequately oversee the department payroll clerks who maintained employee leave accrual records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… State tax collections through the first five months of the state … initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is … more is on the way. The level of tax receipts is important for purposes of ongoing budget balance, and we are seeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongSomers Central School District – Fixed Assets (2016M-74)
… fixed assets and information technology equipment for the period July 1, 2014 through December 1, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $87 million. … controls over assets or how to maintain records for assets. Not all assets listed as disposed of had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/somers-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2016m-74Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if … Tenant files did not contain documentation indicating how the Authority calculated rental amounts. The Authority … invoices or receipts. Maintain adequate documentation of how each tenant’s rent in calculated. Annually recertify each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316