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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income tax forms, but these funds often sit unused, according to a … that New Yorkers can support through personal income tax check-offs including fish and wildlife programs, missing … dedicated fees, interest and other revenues. While the tax check-off funds are subject to the state’s “blanket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesState Agencies Bulletin No. 795
… To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) for CSEA employees. Affected Employees Employees … Pursuant to the 2007-2011 agreements between New York State and CSEA, certain employees are eligible for a lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/795-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks of serious communicable diseases. The … immunization waivers requested by parents or guardians for religious or medical reasons. Pursuant to the State Education Law, SED is responsible for hearing appeals related to exemptions that are denied at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
An initial audit report issued in January 2012 found that the department did not place enough priority on ensuring that computer assets were properly controlled and appropriately used
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2085
… 12/31/2018, and in the counties of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester, effective 12/31/2021 will remain at $15.00. In … (effective 12/31/2018) will continue Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester County $15.00 (effective 12/31/2021) will … Other (job location outside of NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties) $14.20 Employees with a Pay Rate Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2085-december-2022-increase-minimum-wageState Agencies Bulletin No. 804
… Absence with a reason of Sick Leave or Military Stipend (MLS) must also submit a Job Action Request to pay Performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/804-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesPublic Authorities by the Numbers, December 2014
New York’s State and local public authorities collectively spend nearly $60 billion annually.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-by-the-numbers-2014.pdfService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… SDVOB program allows eligible veteran business owners to become certified as SDVOBs, and aims to increase their participation in State contracts, with a … By law, State agencies must make good faith efforts to use SDVOBs in procurement. The Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobTravel Advisory No. 5
… Subject: Section XIII.3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the State … documentation supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online agencies are required to use the … documents in support of Travel and Expense transactions for supervisory review/approval and for OSC audit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… were incorrectly recorded, the operating bank account balance was understated by more than $377,000 and the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mOtisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… management procedures in place to annually report the District’s financial activity, review monthly reports and ensure District audit requirements were met for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… adequate written policies and procedures governing cash receipts and disbursements. The District has not … Develop and adopt policies and procedures over cash receipts and disbursements. Segregate cash receipt, disbursement and recordkeeping duties to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… Background The Middle Country Public Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Library, … library that received its charter from the State Board of Regents in 1960. Key Findings The Treasurer’s status as a … is unclear. The Board does not require the Treasurer to take an oath of office, and the Treasurer submits invoices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291State Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… Employees promoted or otherwise advanced to a higher salary grade on September 14, 2004 and after will be paid at … as indicated below, whichever results in a higher salary. For purposes of this section, “base pay” shall now … is promoted to a PEF position. Procedure for Calculating Salary Upon Promotion To calculate the salary of a PEF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
Town of Hamlin Financial Oversight and Information Technology 2012M197
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
Determine whether Deer Park Union Free School District (District) officials adequately maintained vehicle inventory records and monitored fuel usage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/deer-park-union-free-school-district-2023-152.pdfMonsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure District financial records and reports were prepared, filed and/or audited.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/monsey-district-2020-62.pdfVillage of Palmyra - Financial Management (2019M-94)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance based on accurate financial records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/palmyra-2019-94.pdf