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DiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… pandemic as sales tax revenues shrink and state aid is in jeopardy,” DiNapoli said. “This legislation, proposed by … the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 through 2021; providing additional options to spend or temporarily transfer moneys in reserve funds for pandemic-related expenses and permitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… consistent with the GFO, Chapter XII, Section 5.B - Unique Invoice Number Requirements , Business Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. Due to Verizon’s … dated within the same calendar month. To comply with the Unique Invoice Number Requirements described above, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesTown of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s appointment of a bookkeeper and internal controls over the receipts and … July 26, 2016. Background The Town of Walton is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 5,600. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… carryover to 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology … Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have … Village of HastingsonHudson Board Oversight 2018M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials adequately safeguarded personal, private and sensitive information on City servers and in its financial system for the period July 1, 2015 through April 5, 2017. Background The City of Watertown is located in Jefferson County and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Town of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Town of Clifton is located in St. Lawrence County and has approximately 750 residents. … approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The Town had a cash deficiency of approximately $325,000 at the end of … the Town’s financial records were reliable and maintained in a timely manner. The Board did not complete a sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… three years. Independent peer reviewers organized by the National State Auditors Association completed an external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 331
… Garnishments NBEN746 Agency Employee Deduction Report - Federal Levy Report Information The NBEN744 will list any … Child Support or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy order placed against his/her wages. An amended order page will be created … The NBEN746 will list any employee that has a new Federal Levy order placed against his/her wages. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/331-new-reveal-reports-replace-garnishment-notification-lettersLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… in Climate Solutions Comptroller DiNapoli and the Fund have committed more than $20 billion to sustainable … . The Fund invests in clean energy, climate solutions, green buildings and infrastructure, and other sustainable … over 160 climate-related shareholder resolutions that have resulted in more than 85 agreements to enhance climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
property tax cap role of state comptroller
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… issued out of the Comptroller’s Refund Account and for payroll checks. The Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) … address on file is not the payee’s current address. by certified mail – return receipt requested, a follow up … the second year following the calendar year of issuance. Certified mailings are not required if: the check is claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentYour Pension and Planning for Retirement
… is a big deal and we want you to be as prepared as you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/your-pension-and-planning-for-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… to help them identify employees who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected … than six months. Background: The IRS released the new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate , and … modified to reflect the changes associated with the new Form W-4. The new 2020 Form W-4 eliminates the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1619
… agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave Affected Employees As of January 1, 2018, … In 2016, the Governor signed into law a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by employee payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1619-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-ny-paid-family-leaveState Agencies Bulletin No. 1512
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2016 SSU … Unit 21 who are covered under Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2016 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … work more than 520 hours in a fiscal year, are eligible to receive one-quarter (1/4) of the $1075 allowance (rounded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1512-2016-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… his friendship and benefitted from his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al will be missed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloState Police Bulletin No. SP-205
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-205-april-2020-increase-location-pay-and-supplemental-location-pay-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … if district officials obtained competitive quotes in compliance with the district’s purchasing policy. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Disability Benefits
… Important facts members need to know about disability retirement benefits from the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/disability-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 968
… agencies must separate the copies on the first page by cutting on the two dotted lines before distributing to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/968-automated-process-reissued-2009-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement