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Local Sales Tax Collections Slow in First Half of 2016
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0816.pdfDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… service program, the services they are receiving in real time, or the number of districts using waitlists. “Providing … of evaluations, IEPs and regional service needs in real time. Identify school districts that need immediate review of … (OSE) is working on a long-term project for a real-time data system that the agency believes will help districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… and corrects errors. Key Findings Our tests of samples of pesticide application and sales data entries, as … ECL intended. According to the HRSB, researchers do not request access to the PRL database because correlating … cancer) requires exposure data, such as blood and tissue samples, rather than locations of applications. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … appear reasonable. However, city officials should assess what is a reasonable amount of fund balance for each fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsContract Advisory No. 6
… Subject: The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) can only be changed when the original contract (sequence 0) is in the Open status. The Vendor ID cannot be changed once the … The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial System SFS can only be changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractOpinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … Concerning the towns code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Investors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF), and the Church of England investment fund, have again asked … global efforts to mitigate climate change. The CRF and the Church of England filed a similar proposal for consideration … to the Paris Agreement 2 degree scenario." The CRF and the Church of England are currently engaged in ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Version Message from the Comptroller Three decades ago, home internet access was a cutting-edge innovation for many … the importance of having broadband internet connections at home, as stay-at-home orders required millions of New Yorkers to participate … percentage of the population with broadband available at home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateBrentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… operations of the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background … The Department’s receipts totaled approximately $52,300 for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Key Findings The Treasurer does … totaling $33,363 and deposits totaling $99,643 for these accounts are inadequate and inaccurate. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… calendar year 2008 through calendar 2010, but declined in calendar year 2011. However, carrier incidents of $1,000 … of the first annual review. However, this practice is not in writing or approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. … them of their responsibility to report accidents to AAR in accordance with their contract and ensure they have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about how the choices … and transparent accounting of what it can afford and which capital projects it will prioritize and why. The MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… May 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous … and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions. Identity theft … 2010. Nationwide reports rose sharply over the period as well, as shown in Figure 1. The FTC defines identity theft as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2020-S-65 ). About the … To assess the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… many city residents. The bill also eliminates the health insurance mandate under the Affordable Care Act, which could … from Albany. The Governor is scheduled to release his executive budget for FY 2019 in mid-January 2018. In the past, the Governor has proposed gap-closing actions that would have had impacts on the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Compliance With Navigation Law
… requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation … For example, the Navigation Law imposes restrictions on engine noise, establishes requirements for on-board safety equipment, and requires all motorized boat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… guidance that allowed MCOs to misreport non-allowable marketing expenses, contrary to the intent of a policy change … 2009, DOH has contracted with Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC to provide actuarial services and guidance in setting all … expenses, and assess whether planned cost savings can be achieved under current MCO reporting practices; Revise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… taxes into PayServ, usually based on an invalid Form W-4 and/or Form IT-2104 that has been submitted by an … lower married rate. How many withholding allowances you claim (each allowance reduces the amount withheld). Whether … must contact the employee, request a new completed and signed W-4 or IT-2104 and any other applicable tax form, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… information. Key Finding OGS has made progress in reducing leased warehouse space, having evaluated 29 leased warehouses, resulting in: the consolidation of 14, … overall success, as an inventory of all State warehouses – leased and State owned – does not exist. OGS has not yet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is ensuring that vacant apartments at Mitchell-Lama developments are filled timely. Our audit … municipal housing preservation and development agency, is charged with promoting the quality and affordability of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacancies