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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… sales tax collections growth increased between July and September, making it the strongest quarter of 2019,” DiNapoli … counties saw declines. Westchester County experienced the highest gain at 7.3 percent and several upstate counties also … fairly robust growth. In particular, Yates County had the highest year-over-year increase at 9 percent. A few counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… does not meet many current minimum standards for housing inmates. Key Findings County officials are spending more … the County could also collect revenues for boarding inmates on behalf of other counties or the Federal … be necessary if the County had to board-out all of its inmates because COC forced the County to close its jail. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-30
… employment and income taxes. Federal and State income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. New York City and Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. New York City Flat Rate withholding is 4.25%. Yonkers Flat Rate withholding is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-30-2017-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2016-2017Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up) (2014-F-7)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Manag
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f7.pdfIX.12 Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) – IX. Federal Grants
Congress enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 CMIA to ensure efficiency effectiveness and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and states
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12-cash-management-improvement-act-cmiaDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an … theft in the first degree in Nassau County Court before Judge Colin O’Donnell. He is due back in court on July 17. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherIX.12.H Key CMIA Documents – IX. Federal Grants
… While CMIA applies to federal program funding, all aspects of implementation – … agreement, interest calculations – are keyed to a state’s fiscal year. Annually OSC, DOB, and lead state … includes the list of Subpart A federal programs subject to CMIA, funding techniques the state will use to draw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12h-key-cmia-documentsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-329
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the June 2023 Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments … are affected. Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, and the 2022-2026 agreement between the Civil Service … Employees (NU86). Pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2022-2026 Agreements between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-329-june-2023-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1614
… income code field on the Federal Tax Data page in PayServ for Non Resident Aliens (NRAs) Affected Employees … income code field on the Federal Tax Data page in PayServ for Non Resident Aliens NRAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1614-change-non-resident-alien-nra-income-codes-payservDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed … established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to assist Northern Ireland based SMEs to … years to come.” Welcoming the announcement, First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster MLA said: “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) takes sufficient steps to ensure … through August 31, 2016. Background ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of New York City … To determine whether the New York City Administration for Childrens Services takes sufficient steps to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… the bulk of which was not provided until June and July 2015. In addition, some of the information that we requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followTax Exemption Administration In the Town of Islip
To determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/islip-town.pdfIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… will be calculated on the federal percentage of all refund transactions executed by the state where such amounts … more. The federal share of refunds is identified through a review of the NYGL0394 report produced by the SFS. The … transfer occur less than semimonthly. State agencies that do not remit refunds to the federal funds appropriation on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; one count of mail fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and one count of making a false statement, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The maximum potential sentences are prescribed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-278
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the June 2019 Uniform Allowance and … authorizes the June 2019 payment. Effective Date(s) The June 2019 Uniform Allowance Payment and Uniform Blazer … the return from leave is processed. Submitting Payment(s) To pay the June 2019 Uniform Allowance to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-278-june-2019-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andHomer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … the District did not actually use the surplus funds or all of the budgeted reserve fund amounts as planned in fiscal … on historical trends or other identified needs. Review all reserve balances and determine if the amounts reserved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Degree (a Class D felony); two counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (a Class E felony); … the Second Degree (a Class A misdemeanor). The complaint details a scheme through which Thomas allegedly stole … that Thomas allegedly lied on his 2016 annual statement of financial disclosure with the City of Mount Vernon when he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardPlattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… revenue and expenditure projections were reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through February 16, 2017. … seven-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $446,257. Key Findings The Board consistently … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on all information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95