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DiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… State Comptroller DiNapoli today released a report on the progress regional land banks are making in helping communities fight blight and … for demolition. In many cases, the land banks focus on rehabilitating residential properties, but many also … State Comptroller DiNapoli today released a report on the progress regional land banks are making in helping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightLocal Government Ethics
… A.7477 (Theile) / S.5548 (Biaggi) – Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a … in which they or a relative have an interest and expanding the issues required to be addressed in local codes of ethics … Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to exceed $12,000,000 … and $5.5 million in sewer rents. However, the City Council has not yet authorized the budgeted increases in rates that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… Achievements Due to the District’s well designed system of internal controls, we designed our testing to determine if these procedures were being … claims totaling $414,749 of the 1,104 claims paid during our audit and found that the control procedures were followed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting … their goals and whether it provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2019 Affected … Service (IRS) website. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires a new form IT-2104-E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for the … park system, as well as advancing the statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission. The State’s park system comprises over 250 State parks and historic sites, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres across 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/accessibility-people-disabilities-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,712 monitors, 334 digital video recorders, 4 video cassette recorders, and related accessories (e.g., … recording devices. EMD is also responsible for repairing video system equipment, unless it is still under warranty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State … was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to safeguard public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
Determine if the Board established a fund balance reserve policy and longterm plans to address Towns operational and capital needs in general highway funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… of the Transformation, with little to no evidence that basic planning steps were performed. Also, ITS was continuing … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1700
… 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 $6,000 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $25,000 in 2019. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1700-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 1694
… the Payroll in Administration Pay Period 19C If a Member does not serve through 12/31/18 and the removal transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1694-2018-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York has lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were … efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkOperational Advisory No. 12
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and guidance on date determinations effective June 19, 2014 Guidance : The … updated due to references to Liability and/or Accounting Date: Chapter VII, Section 9.A - Fringe Benefit and Indirect … XII, Section 5.G - Entering the Appropriate Accounting Date Chapter XII, Section 6.C - Paying Prompt Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/12-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… Agency Actions Agencies are responsible for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-262
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by NYSPIA, in Bargaining … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-262-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment … An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered … We found NYDOL did not consistently assess penalties in accordance with law and/or NYDOL procedures resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether District officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for … and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit