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State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… services for the New NY Bridge Project. Unified Court System $11 million to The Legal Aid Society for legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayOpinion 92-16
… -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and … arrested and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in … the trust his fellow volunteer firefighters placed in him by allegedly stealing $5.7 million of their money over a period of more than 13 years as their elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportXVI.3.E The Reporting Entity – XVI. Financial Reporting
… agencies, whose activities are accounted for in numerous funds. Such agencies are logically part of the reporting … organizations that make up its legal entity, including all funds, organizations, institutions, agencies, departments, … Reporting Entity." The following is a comprehensive list of those public benefit corporations included within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3e-reporting-entityControls Over Selected Expenditures
… to May 10, 2018. Background OVS’ mission is to provide compensation to innocent victims of crime and their families … Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs); and to advocate for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims. OVS is led … and therefore claimants must exhaust all other sources of compensation before it pays for their crime-related losses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/controls-over-selected-expendituresDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by … “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." … meant for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Medicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations of improper billing … for assessment of his professional conduct as a licensed pharmacist. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… as of December 31, 2019 in the general and highway funds and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Use of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York State Legislature required the Office … to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in New York State and established the means to fund a … ending March 31, 2011. In contrast to other TMEs reviewed, all of which used unpaid volunteers, Franklin County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… billion. The budget includes operating and debt service funding of $7 94.2 million for the Yonkers Public Schools … as appropriated fund balance, one-time State and Federal funding, and sale of property, to balance its budget. The … at a level that will provide the City with adequate funding for any significant unforeseen costs. … The purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-117
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal … the Rent Regulations Services Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program are affected. Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-117-2021-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-128
… taxes and will be reported on the employee's Form W-2. Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice: The … Earnings Code and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The appropriate Earnings Description and … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. Questions regarding tax information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-128-2023-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local taxes, … and require vendors that make these sales to register for a Certificate of Authority (COA), collect the tax from … represented 13.9% of all taxes collected by the Department for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) ending March 31, 2022. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-123
… and Community Renewal instructions for processing the 2022 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees … Office of Employee Relations (OER) Memorandum dated 10/19/2022 provides additional information. Effective Dates The 2022 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out should be paid using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-123-2022-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State … allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherProactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1
This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/proactive-cybersecurity-steps-part1-101123.pdfLocal Government Management Guide Reserve Funds
This guide describes the types of reserve funds that local governments and school districts can establish and maintain. In general, reserve funds have specific intended purposes and requirements as set forth in law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reserve-funds.pdf