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Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction … certain condition ratings require the dam owner to act. For example, a condition rating of unsafe requires immediate … drain the reservoir to reduce or eliminate the potential for a dam failure. DiNapoli’s audit also recommends DEC: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… Much of the growth was led by Asian, Hispanic and Black seniors calling the city home, along with more seniors … from 2000 to 2023 can be attributed to Asian, Hispanic and Black older adults. The population of Asian and Hispanic … adults each more than doubled from 2000 to 2023, while Black older adults increased 68%. New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsStatistical and Information
… Financial Data for Local Governments (1996 - 2012) [ Query Data ] - Comprehensive financial statistics for New York State local governments. The data consists of statistical tables on revenues, expenditures and debt for each municipality, school district, fire district and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1701
… Purpose To inform agencies of the 2019 rate for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program Affected Employees All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program Background … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.153% (0.00153) of an employee’s weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1701-2019-rate-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-programColumbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… that all employees complete and certify their hours worked on a time record. Payroll duties were not properly … that all employees complete and certify their hours worked on a time record reviewed by supervisors or department heads. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121Department of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income 7,992 $25,039,648 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxVillage of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… a Treasurer to oversee financial operations as required by New York State Village Law, Section 3-301. Seek … approximately $559,311. Grant annual vacation leave in accordance with its policy. As a result, 14 current … 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… increases that are unlikely to recur. The County relied on $65 million in revenue anticipation notes and $30.85 … and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response (Appendix A). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… employees were frequently not supported by exception reports. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad officials made some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 765
… for all recipients of the CLEFR Program for calendar year 2007. Fringe Benefit and the amount will appear on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/765-processing-certification-and-licensure-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2007Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our original report, Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Report … Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a total value of $313,090, as follows: Change Fund – $271,590; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-162
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. … To inform agencies of a new Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-162-establishment-new-earnings-program-suny-employees-biweeklyRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… at retirement. The approximate reductions are for calendar year 2024. The amount of the reduction changes annually. Age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanEarly Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… With 20 years of service credit, you can apply for early retirement regardless of your age. The early retirement benefit equals 42 percent of your FAS for 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… to contribute 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. If you are employed by more … one participating employer, once you join the Retirement System, all salary and service earned in connection with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementLancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… million of fund balance that was not used. Did not use reserves in accordance with adopted budgets, overfunded two reserves by approximately $3.3 million, and did not use a debt reserve, with a balance of $8.3 million, to pay debt as required. These practices resulted in real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37Village of Hewlett Neck – Financial Management (2022M-35)
… plans for the fiscal year. Reduce surplus fund balance to a reasonable amount by using it to fund needed reserves and reducing the tax levy. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/08/village-hewlett-neck-financial-management-2022m-35City of Dunkirk – Billing Enforcement (2020M-117)
… City Code (Code). Relevy 1,266 accounts totaling $432,064 in January 2019. Charge penalties in accordance with the Code. Of the 30 accounts reviewed, approximately $39,700 in additional penalties should have been charged. If City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/11/city-dunkirk-billing-enforcement-2020m-117South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3