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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Weights and Measures … on areas of highest risk to consumers and producers. Site visits to seven municipalities also found most of them … service costs. State Education Department: Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (2017-F-22) (Follow-Up) An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… and provides individual summaries of how sales tax is shared among localities in each county. Report Third Quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterNew GASB Standards
… holiday, parental and jury duty when determining the State’s liability. OSC has completed our analysis based upon … Other Implementation Considerations (Video) KPMG Fixed vs. Variable Payments (Video) KPMG Reasonably Certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsContract Advisory No. 34
… must make the purchase using an OGS centralized commodity contract if it meets the entity’s form, function, and utility … purchase using an OGS centralized services or technology contract if it will meet the entity’s form, function, and … by law: the NYS Procurement Record and Checklist form, a contract or purchase order, documentation justifying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/34-discretionary-purchasing-and-advertising-thresholdsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… aid category for cities, towns and villages, is funded at $715 million, the same level since SFY 2011-12. Maintains the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of … of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “Buffalo’s finances are trending in the right direction,” said … instrumental in creating a positive fiscal outlook for Buffalo, but there are a number of red flags they should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… on a commercial property she owned, make improvements to that property to increase its value, purchase and ship … DOI will continue to aggressively investigate evidence that City-funded organizations are misusing public funds and ensure that anyone who abuses their position or compromises public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… 15, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2014, the courts ordered the installation of 2,166 IIDs for offenders under NYC … vehicles during the periods of their restrictions. The IID installation rate (5.12 percent) was considerably less than … recent statewide rates (about 26 percent). For instance, installation rates by county range from 8 percent in Franklin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksOpinion 92-16
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) … of rental to town officers); (by town from volunteer fire company) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (lease of office from town officers and fire companies) TOWN LAW, §§64(2), 220; GENERAL MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 99-2
… Municipal Employees (use of for construction as exception to competitive bidding) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … to perform work in connection with the construction of a town salt storage shed. Purchases of materials and supplies … for: (1) plumbing and gas fitting; (2) steam heating, hot water heating, and ventilating and air-conditioning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… of public drinking water supplies. The Bureau also assists with water system security, emergency preparedness and … – and that not all threats can be mitigated – they work with water systems, through a multitude of programs, to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansSUNY Bulletin No. SU-341
… reconciliation issues concerning prior year NYSTRS annual bills and collaborated on a project to resolve these … Project will address only the fiscal year 2021-2022 NYSTRS annual bill. Effective Dates NYSTRS arrears must be entered … In these cases, the agency must contact their NYSTRS editor to provide the necessary substantiation so the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-341-agency-actions-required-fiscal-year-2021-22-new-york-stateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-107
… ( SY ), Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County ( DR ) and Suffolk County Court Employees Association, … Pay page to pay the Supplemental Location pay: CLS (Courts Location Supplemental) MHS (Mid-Hudson Supplemental) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-107-retroactive-payment-new-supplemental-location-payment-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1098
… the taxable value of the personal use of employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services for tax year 2011. Affected Employees Employees with employer-provided vehicles and/or chauffeurs. Effective Date(s) Immediately. … on the value of the personal use of employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services to ensure compliance with IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1098-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1194
… of the personal use of employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services for tax year 2012. Affected Employees … Background Personal use of employer provided vehicle and chauffeur services are fringe benefits. Per the Internal … of the personal use of employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services to ensure compliance with IRS Rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1194-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… $1 billion in labor savings. Significant federal relief played an important role in shoring up short-term … city’s recovery. The city now anticipates $7 billion in relief funds from previously approved COVID-19 relief bills, about $5.1 billion of which will go towards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… resolutions. Livonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (Livingston County) The board was … more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than $727,000, instead of establishing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-2
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … VILLAGE LAW, §5-518: A village, by local law, may establish one or more assessment areas for garbage … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(9-a): A village, by local law, may establish a system of users fees to pay for garbage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2Opinion 89-15
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (must specify definite … for negligence of firemen and property damage) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (with village) VILLAGES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-335.1
… Ineligible Employees 88 New York City Judicial Staff CT Background: Chapter 01 of the Laws of 2023, which … F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9, 87, 86, 88, and CT), provides for a salary increase of three percent (3.00%) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-3351-april-2024-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salary