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Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… competitive quotations or consider competitive bidding for 36 of 46 claims reviewed totaling $104,572. The Director … quotes to the Board and did not properly seek competition for certain contracts, including contracts totaling $44,864 … close personal ties. Officials did not seek competition for two of five professional service providers who were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report. Key Finding RGRTA officials have made significant progress in addressing the problems we … in the initial audit report. Both recommendations have been implemented. … To assess the extent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to liquidate a portion of the cumulative deficit incurred by the Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18DiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… statewide were down 5.9 percent in January compared to the same time last year, State Comptroller Thomas P. … pandemic (April-June). “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on New York’s local governments, even as … local communities are suffering and are working diligently to get them aid.” Regionally, Central New York is the only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… Foundation retained ownership rights for 94 percent of all IP disclosures from January 1, 2015 through March 12, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… vaccines to eligible children younger than 19 years of age whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followOpinion 2002-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … public funds may be expended. It further provides that any county, city, town or village, after due notice and a public hearing, may acquire the fee or any lesser interest, "development right", easement, covenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 968
… 2009 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Reissue functionality in PayServ, and to provide instructions for preparing … 535 notified agencies that pursuant to agency requests and in compliance with IRS Rules and Regulations, OSC developed … page. IRS regulations require the Form W-2s to be printed in black ink and on white paper (at least 9 pound). Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/968-automated-process-reissued-2009-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… with a focus on calendar years 2014 and 2015. Background For the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015, a … According to the World Health Organization Guidelines for Community Noise, the general population is increasingly … exposed to community noise, creating the potential for a significant public health concern. The Centers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 944
… all employees for whom the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 on the 2009 Form W-2 should not be checked. … checked for all employees who are eligible to participate in a retirement system of New York State. As a general rule, all employees are eligible to participate in a retirement system of New York State. However, there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/944-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1014
… Purpose To inform agencies of new functionality in PayServ that allows for the selection of a 30% tax rate … M-1 or Q-1 visa Effective Date(s) Immediately Background In accordance with the 2010 IRS Instructions for Form 1042-S, … a specific Treaty ID value for each country code in PayServ. This value can be chosen in the Treaty ID field …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1014-withholding-rate-30-nonresident-alien-scholarship-recipientsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… Trust Fund Program (Program) funds are being awarded and disbursed in an efficient manner to help meet the State's … mission is to create decent affordable housing for persons of low income by providing loans and grants for the rehabilitation of existing housing or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programOpinion 2009-2
… at 43; Office of the State Comptroller's Disapproval Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 2). 4 In setting forth the … other sources ( see e.g . Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 512, at 8 [noting that the purpose of … Real Property Services) (Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 10). This definition is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 89-60
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing home inspections) GENERAL … for purposes of Article 18 is defined to mean any claim, account or demand against or agreement with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… from 2011 to 2016. Due to federal funding uncertainty for programs that assist homeless veterans, some programs may … it isn't an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. "Local communities are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransSUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… to Federal income tax withholding. To be considered for a qualified tax-exempt scholarship, the amount paid to an individual must be used for tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at an educational organization, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementHarborfields Central School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2024M-9)
… inventoried and safeguarded. Complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records help District officials ensure that … For example, we selected 50 of the District’s IT assets to locate the assets and confirm they were accounted for and … official inventory records. Officials were unable to provide acquisition information for the computers; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/harborfields-central-school-district-information-technology-assetCUNY Bulletin No. CU-784
… dues increase for employees represented by SEIU, Local 246 in Bargaining Unit T1. Affected Employees: Employees represented by SEIU, Local 246 in Bargaining Unit T1 are affected. Background: Pursuant to … to $47.00. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated May 2, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-784-service-employees-international-union-seiu-local-246-duesOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… traffic conditions and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also … intersections utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1790
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,500.00 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $26,000.00 in 2020. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1790-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2020