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DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… arts education required by state regulations, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … for the required number of hours each week. We all want to find the right formula to improve education and improving arts instruction needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.4 billion for … be used to narrow the gaps. DiNapoli’s report notes that New York City’s financial plan does not reflect the full … Read the Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt1-2017.pdf … New York City is projecting a surplus of $34 billion for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of payments; and the legal pursuit of individuals who do not pay their fines. Summonses are issued by New York City … Even for fines with accurate information, TAB did not do enough to enforce the collection of outstanding fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Uniform allowance (including maintenance of) Payments made in anticipation of retirement or as an inducement or incentive to retire Payments made in lieu of accepting fringe benefits (For example, an … child care, parking, dental care, etc.), as provided for in Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. All monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … and services has increased the cost of doing business for many local governments,” DiNapoli said. “My office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilSecurity Delivery Instructions
… Follow the steps below to deliver securities to the New York State … your intent to deliver to [email protected] and [email protected] and attach an Excel document … NAUPA code SC09 (TR02 if reporting as a paying agent). Do not total fractions for all owners prior to sale. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/security-delivery-instructionsXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… does not have a valid address for the payee, or the agency can demonstrate that the only address on file is not the … SFS. Information on updating the Departmental addresses can be obtained by contacting the SFS Helpdesk. Signed … https://www.osc.state.ny.us/unclaimed-funds . Questions can be directed to OUF at the Contact Us web link …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… leave records contained errors. As a result: $14.1 million of (97%) salary and wage payments were disbursed without authorization. For four of nine employees that had separation payments, unused leave … incorrectly calculated — resulting in over/underpayments of $7,430. Two administrators received leave valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … did not appropriately budget for certain expenditures and did not properly monitor spending during the year. The … that the council did not adopt policies that address how compensatory (comp) time will be authorized, earned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year. New York’s 529 College Savings Program began in 1997 … are more than 659,000 Direct Plan accounts valued at $16.6 billion. Since January, New York’s 529 Program has paid … portfolios by assembling a customized portfolio using 16 individual investment options. There are over 168,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… Conservation (Department) has effective systems in place to fully and accurately accumulate State costs … once a year at most. In addition, the bills do not include up-to-date costs, which delays recovery of some State costs … Department generally takes reasonable steps to identify all potential responsible parties and to obtain agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… DiNapoli issued a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the impact … economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing financial responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionResearch Vendor Information
… links below provide access to information resources that a State contracting entity may find helpful when completing a … Business Integrity Financial and Organizational Capacity Performance General Resources Web Resource Guide - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/research-vendor-informationDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, according to a pair of audits released today. Auditors also found that more than $78 million in … certain outpatient drugs. In the first audit released today, DiNapoli's auditors found DOH incorrectly identified … The second audit issued today was a follow-up review to an initial audit released in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… percent from 2007, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The state ranks in the top 10 nationwide for milk and other dairy … easements to municipalities; The New Farmers Grant Fund to encourage young people to take up farming with grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052
… and a work percentage of 60% will only earn $84,000 per year, the employee’s full-time annualized salary of $140,000 … in an eligible position and was $130,000 for the period 11/16/2021 to 03/31/2022 in the same or different eligible … a full-time annualized salary of $120,000. Effective 11/16/2021 the employee transfers to an hourly position and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2052-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… $20.4 million in expenses to administer the acts for each year. State Education Department (SED): Bilingual Care Inc.: … are between three and five years of age. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, auditors identified $56,183 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0II.1 New York State Financial Accounting Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… State Finance Law. The State Comptroller’s responsibility for prescribing methods of accounting are provided in Article … of the Executive Budget State Comptrollers responsibility for prescribing methods of accounting New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii1-new-york-state-financial-accounting-overviewDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… sound fiscal and administrative practices and a disregard for the interests of taxpayers,” said DiNapoli. “Instead of … aide, a homeless liaison and a parent liaison did not meet minimum qualifications for their positions and an assistant … including ensuring and documenting that employees meet the minimum education, experience and certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… remind users of important security tips such as avoiding public posting of birthdates, email addresses, phone numbers … warrant or a court-ordered subpoena, or for inclusion in a public safety record). In addition, the Information Security Breach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theft