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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… P. DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. This plea was a result of a … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… program; Grants and contributions that can only be used to pay for the operations of a particular function or segment; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following Off-Track Betting (OTB) Corporations: … off-track pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred and harness horse races held at various racetracks in the State, as well as at racetracks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… reserve fund and either use it to pay related debt, if required to do so by statute, or return the moneys to the … with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and develop a plan for the use of the general fund’s excess unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342New Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… approval. Key Recommendations Maintain unexpended surplus funds within the allowed legal limits. Develop a plan to … compensation to the former Superintendent and attempt to recover it, if appropriate. Ensure that all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Releases Annual Investment Return
… and real assets (13.39%) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (6.33%). The Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-releases-annual-investment-returnState Agencies Bulletin No. 2156
… purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals. Affected … or 402 (Non-Taxable Maintenance) are affected. Background: In accordance with Division of the Budget Policy and … Reporting Manual Items B-300 and B-300A, issued August 11, 2023, maintenance rates have been increased. Note : Items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2156-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… record revenues and expenses when the earnings process is complete (full accrual basis), as opposed to when they are … partially or fully supported by user fees. Statement of Net Position This statement reports: Assets; Deferred … and liabilities and deferred inflows of resources in three categories: Net investment in capital assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataHerkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … The County’s depository (bank used to hold court and trust money) did not pay any interest on the court and trust funds … with statute. The depository bank holding court and trust money submits an annual certificate of balances to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2Member E-News Archive — 2023
… Current January 2023 What is a Defined Benefit Plan? Sex Identification and Your NYSLRS Membership Welcome, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-e-news-archive-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2236
… compliance. Please see IRS Publication 15-B (Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits) for additional information and … at: https://www.budget.ny.gov/guide/bprm/b/b-0000.html. Tax-related questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. Deduction related questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2236-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsOpinion 2007-6
… officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 207-m: If the permanent full-time police officer who is a member of a bargaining unit … village is considering an arrangement with the permanent full-time police officer who is a member of a negotiating … the base salary or other compensation of the permanent full-time police officer who is a member of a negotiating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 89-64
… principally as a village (see Village Law, Article 17). You indicate that the village/town board of trustees is … the parcels as open space within the village/town. You also indicate that the board of trustees engaged the … before entering into negotiations with the owner. Finally, you indicate that, after extensive negotiations, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… during his 2015 campaign and continued throughout his time in office," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "As we detail … payments back to Thomas. Each of the two relatives owned companies that received payments from RTIC, ostensibly for … by Executive Attorney General Margaret Garnett. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… should be documented or attached to the claim form. The official who initiated the purchase should document … competition) and is this information included on the claim form? If the purchase was made from a State, county or other … goods or services on the original invoice and/or the claim form. The original invoice should agree with the total being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… on the employee’s Form W-2 and increase the Box 1 and 16 taxable gross wages by the additional amount of any Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… P. DiNapoli There are few things that are certain in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of … Your retirement years should be an enjoyable part of your life — and they can be with some preparation and planning. … receiving Social Security benefits and do not yet have an online account. You can view your statement online anytime or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programOpinion 93-25
… for private streets or rights-of-way may constitute a gift of public moneys to or in aid of private individuals or … We note, however, that there would be no unconstitutional gift if a village provides lighting which primarily furthers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25