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Town of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (2022M-25)
… effectively monitored Town vehicles and fuel usage for loss, waste or misuse. Key Findings Town officials did … did not know if Town vehicles and fuel were only used for Town business. Officials did not: Maintain adequate and … vehicles including the justification or rationale for assigning them. Review fuel usage to monitor and identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-hempstead-vehicles-and-fuel-usage-2022m-25DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from … Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on this case." "Stealing from New York’s pension system hurts … on the indictment by Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme Court, and entered a plea of not guilty. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingState 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 working for either the Department of Transportation or the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/795-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report … NYS – 50, compensation that is regarded as wages for Federal income tax purposes is generally regarded as wages for New York State income tax purposes. Individuals who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesLocal 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.pdfPublic 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.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the risk that equipment may be misappropriated, or used for personal use. In a follow-up, auditors found the … implemented. State Department of Health: Medicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (Follow-Up) (2013-F-16) An … identified $14 million in potential Medicaid overpayments for claims pertaining to 2,564 individuals enrolled in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2085
… automatic processing of the December 2022 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2085-december-2022-increase-minimum-wageOversight 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-schoolsLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … was the only region in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandFuel and Services
… paid eight vendors up to $66,081 more than necessary for fuel. In addition, we found DMNA lacked documentation to support: (i) the reasonableness of prices paid for the procurement of services from the ten vendors in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… downstate. The April figures show shrinking revenues for local governments throughout the state. “The coronavirus … finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax revenues are vital for the counties and cities that are on the front lines of … the first responders and provide a safety net of services for New Yorkers. The federal government needs to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownArchived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… to limitations on state-supported debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof … Laws of 2017 – A.7089 (Magnarelli) / S.5785 (Marchione) – Increases transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection contracts between incorporated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018Housing for Seniors (2021-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-.pdfDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… Disabilities (OPWDD) has not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid … DiNapoli. "Much more needs to be done to ensure the safety of the agency's disabled clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the general public. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsState Police Bulletin No. SP-123
… Purpose To provide notification of the procedure for processing the Education Payment. Affected Employees … Date(s) Payments may be submitted in Pay Period 5L/6C for paychecks dated June 23, 2010 Background Pursuant to … Units 07, 17 and 62, the Education Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes for all titles. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-123-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-associationState Police Bulletin No. SP-140
… Purpose To provide notification of the procedure for processing the Education Payment Affected Employees … Date(s) Payments may be submitted in Pay Period 4L/5C for paychecks dated June 6, 2012 Background Pursuant to … Units 07, 17 and 62, the Education Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes for all titles. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-140-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-associationState Police Bulletin No. SP-134
… Purpose To provide notification of the procedure for processing the Education Payment. Affected Employees … Date(s) Payments may be submitted in Pay Period 4L/5C for paychecks dated June 8, 2011 Background Pursuant to … Units 07, 17 and 62, the Education Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes for all titles. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-134-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-associationDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State Comptroller Thomas P. … Broome County District Attorney Korchak, she will answer for her crimes.” LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, … nearly $32000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased fatherinlaw State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-payments