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DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli’s office audits all New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax refunds. The majority …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2307

… bulletin is to inform agencies of the chargeback process for direct-mailed 2024 form W-2’s. Background: In order to repay OSC for the direct mailing costs for 2024 form W-2 for employees, an agency chargeback journal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2307-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargeback

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1718

… the maximum monthly excludable amount from gross income for qualified transportation fringe benefits. Qualified … that the employer owns or leases; or The employer pays for the parking; or The employer reimburses the employee for parking expenses. If an employer provides an employee …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1395

… field and the Approved Salary Rate field Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position … field and the Approved Salary Rate field Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1395-april-2015-civil-service-employees-association-csea-salary-increase

Opinion 91-10

… in relation to the town and about the town board's role in administration of the district. You also specifically ask: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10

Opinion 92-8

… is made from the proceeds of obligations issued by the New York State Thruway Authority for the purpose of financing … also provides that "[m]unicipal costs may be credited as all or a portion of the municipal share of the total project … is authorized by law to pay to the state or a county all or a part of the cost of a capital improvement, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8

XI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… section is to provide guidance to state agencies on the procurement of equipment, including: Establishment of need … an extended term (more than one year). The term of the contract cannot be longer than the useful life of the … Agencies should refer to the following ITS procedures and guidelines which outline provisions and policies for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisition

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results

This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdf

Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items

… and recovery of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient steps to … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Empire … with member hospitals include reimbursement rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-items

State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million

… clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than … residents to systematically steal over a million dollars from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … and she now faces the consequences of her actions. I thank our law enforcement partners for their commitment to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announce

DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies

… accounts, and combined and inaccurate accounting records for the FIDA, the FURA and the Village of Fairport Local Development Company (FLDC) – three entities which have … to take over the FIDA’s unauthorized revolving loan fund. In May 2013, the FIDA transferred the value of seven …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agencies

LinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring

… structures, otherwise known as Links, that offer free, high-speed Internet access as well as free phone service; a touchscreen tablet interface to access City services, including 911 emergency and NYC311; free cell phone charging; and digital advertising and public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring

XI-A.6 Auto-Sourcing Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing

… (SFS) auto-sourcing functionality allows online agencies to streamline the procurement process by systematically … or purchase requisition. This section does not apply to Bulkload agencies because these agencies do not use SFS to dispatch POs to suppliers. The purpose of this section is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a6-auto-sourcing-purchase-orders

Opinion 88-45

… You state that a bank has offered to lend the county money pursuant to the following terms and conditions. Under …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… The superintendent made purchases without soliciting bids or quotes as required, which resulted in the town paying … in the accounting system but did not record the form of collections in either record. The clerk also did not … provide adequate oversight of the cash receipt function. A single employee had almost complete control over the cash …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Opinion 88-7

… requires that appropriations be made annually for the payment of outstanding indebtedness, there is nothing in that … for a purpose for which bonds may be issued, (c) the payment of principal and interest on certain debt, or (d) any …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7

Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)

… Water Conservation District is one of 58 such Districts in New York State. These Districts provide services and fund … and procedures. Prepare detailed deposit slips, and record all receipt information in the accounting records so that a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cash

Ordinary Disability (Section 362) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If … equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service; or 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service, plus 1/60th of your FAS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-disability-section-362