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Travel Advisory No. 9
… : Taxability of Transportation Expenses Reference : Guide to Financial Operations, Section XIII.6 – Potential … of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to clarify the Internal Revenue Service’s position on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… Objective To determine whether the Board of Elections utilized available funding from the 2018 Help … 1, 2018 to February 11, 2021. About the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and … To determine whether the Board of Elections BOE utilized available funding from the 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… for all localities totaled more than $1.5 billion, up $175 million from October 2020. This growth continues the … increase also surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019. “Sales … for all localities totaled more than $15 billion up $175 million from October 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … Key Recommendation The Treasurer should ensure that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… to 26 localities for gaming revenue distributions for the del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… services. $2.3 million with Lexington Vocational Services Center, Inc. for a communication skills program. Department … Envirotrac, Ltd. for remedial construction work in Nassau County. $1.9 million with Dattner Family Associates, L.P. to … Inc. to replace and repair multiple bridges on Route 9W in Orange County. $14.2 million with Defoe Corporation to repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and … required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and … $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 million in commercial fuel purchases using the statewide refueling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followSelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis … analysis to ensure that personal vehicle use is in the best interest of the agency, as LIRR policy requires. Rent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) … own measure may make subway performance appear better than it is in reality. DiNapoli's audit determined that … are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… New York City’s transportation and warehousing sector … than the city’s private sector as a whole (73%), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said. “Transportation and warehousing is crucial to keep New York City’s economy moving. As goods continue to be moved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… to shelters. The audit found that badly-needed shelter repairs are too often delayed with little or no … “The city has put money toward fixing shelters, but it’s clear that DHS doesn’t provide the necessary oversight to ensure repairs are made on time and on budget. The men, women and children in the city’s shelters are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face … are committed to ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of … to succeed." About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… the Board could have saved the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… is responsible for the general management and control of the School’s finances. The Board did not have control over … used. Key Recommendations Negotiate changes in the terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain more control … Continue to periodically assess the terms and conditions of any management agreement to ensure it is reasonable and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Opinion 90-47
… use and town maintenance of the road was sufficient over a 10-year period to qualify it as a town highway by use under … adopted under the authority of Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, prior to the enactment of Public Officers Law, §18 (L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47State Agencies Bulletin No. 868
… To provide agencies with content information for the 2008 Form W-2 Background According to IRS Publication 15, Circular E for 2008, and the Instructions for Form W-2, employers are required to furnish each employee with a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement by February 2, 2009. As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/868-form-w-2-calendar-year-2008State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Comptroller approved 1,950 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.6 billion and approved nearly 3.7 million payments worth nearly $35.1 billion. The office rejected 147 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.4 billion and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… Fund, released the following statement today in response to McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce diversity data and tie executive compensation to the company’s ability to foster inclusion and ensure … Common Retirement Fund released a statement in response to McDonalds decision to disclose workforce diversity data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… to document their expenses and follow set guidelines for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of … Guidelines Consider adopting federal lodging, meal, and mileage guidelines as your maximum rates for travel … rates and reimbursement Tell employees to ask for the government rate when making reservations. Allow exceptions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expenses