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DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… Authority (MTA) has been slow to reverse the deterioration in service and its financial plan entails considerable risk, … challenges facing the MTA. "Our regional transit system is in crisis. Service has deteriorated on the city's subways and … has fallen notwithstanding the largest job expansion in New York City's history," DiNapoli said. "Despite an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2232
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services … using the above effective dates and end dates beginning in the provided check dates. Eligibility Criteria: Employees … are eligible to receive the PEF 2024 Dental Stipend: Are in a PEF BU05 position in PayServ on 04/01/2024. Have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2232-public-employees-federation-pef-2024-dental-stipendState Agencies Bulletin No. 338
… Purpose To notify agencies of the next step in the PS Query Upgrade process and to remind agencies that it is not too late to rename queries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/338-prioritizing-renamed-private-queries-preparation-upgradeSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… the procurement and contracting practices of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for … levels of the agency, that disregarded the New York State Finance Law, the State's Procurement Guidelines and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… makes a determination that mass approval functionality is justified for certain vouchers such as those noted above, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… New York residents stand to lose more than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if … standard deduction and personal exemptions could result in higher tax bills for some New Yorkers and only modest … for taxpayers, but could affect state and local finances in ways that are hard to predict." On Sept. 27, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planOpinion 98-6
… that the board of supervisors would audit claims submitted for payment under the contracts. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the county manager is … or dependents (General Municipal Law, §800[3][a]). For this purpose, a contract of a company of which the spouse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1405
… M/C LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military Stipend Leave in a BU06, BU46, BU66 or BU79 position on 03/31/15; and … or BIW (only if the employee is on a Paid Military Stipend Leave) on 03/31/15; and Has five (5) or more years or ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1405-april-2015-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 88-58
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds (referendum requirements for fund established for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway … §142(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): An expenditure for the construction of a highway garage made from a capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58The Big Picture – What Every Employer Should Know
… Fund’s asset growth. Approximately $186.6 billion was paid in benefits from April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2022. How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/big-pictureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1836.1
… supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1836. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to … in Executive Agencies who work overtime due to events of the COVID-19 health crisis are affected. Background Pursuant to Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin H-0501 (Revised), agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18361-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments … the State’s Medicaid program. Individuals may enroll in Medicaid through Local Departments of Social Services or … than one CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits; however, only one CIN should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientOpinion 99-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies. The audit covered the … 2017 through March 2023. About the Program Established in 2016, ESSHI is part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan … units of supportive housing over a 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental Health (Office) serves as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeOtselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… totaling $35,038, officials did not seek competition for a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of … and information technology equipment ($8,512), or for the school District’s attorney that was paid $21,038 … and did not help ensure officials sought competition for goods and services. Key Recommendations Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Opinion 96-3
… -- Engineering Services (environmental review by village trustee or firm of the trustee) -- Exceptions (competitive bidding not an … the firm of which the trustee is the primary stockholder, to provide environmental review and planning services, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3CUNY Bulletin No. CU-556
… for miscellaneous earnings. Affected Employees Employees in the title of Painter and Supervisor Painter Background The … employees who were laid off and returned from a preferred list will be treated as “continuously employed.” Effective … should utilize Locked Query #49 to identify a complete list of all regular earnings and retroactive adjustments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-556-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-skilled-trade-titlesState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… “The economic effects of the pandemic on the state’s finances are widespread and … paper checks or have payments set up on direct withdrawal, I urge them to be mindful of the impact of a late state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budget