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Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… Town. The Lake Hadlock Park District, which was created on October 21, 1976, has 349 parcels which are assessed a … was under repair from September 2004 to May 2005. On July 2, 2005, the Dam collapsed causing extensive damage … properly accounted for the proceeds received and spent on these capital projects. Key Recommendation There is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… The Board did not ensure its project approvals were based on project applications that were completed and supported … meaningful summaries and are accurately calculated based on the correct sales tax amounts. Establish adequate … with our recommendations. Appendix C includes our comment on issues raised in the IDA’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… received grant funds for two projects, officials relied on lines of credit (LOCs) to provide cash flow for several … Corporation’s ability to pay off the LOCs is contingent on the sale of three properties, which officials plan to sell … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Corporation’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andChatham Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-11)
… reserve balances circumvents the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and lacks transparency. The Board and … therefore, taxpayers were taxed more than necessary. On average, annually over-estimated appropriations by $3.2 … take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/chatham-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-11Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… by their individual employment contracts and were based on a Board resolution adopted over 20 years before their … that he otherwise would not have been eligible for based on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Key … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146State Agencies Bulletin No. 1669
… that lists all employees who claimed the exemption on NYSPO Affected Employees All employees who have access to … no federal taxes will be withheld if they claim exemption on the Form W-4 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, … employees claiming exemption from Federal withholding on NYSPO: LQ_NYSPO_002_FED_EXEMPT The query can be run at any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1669-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-warning-message-federal-exemptionState Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… (201) and Agency Shop code (212) will be increased based on Annual Salary (excludes additional salary factors) as … for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated on their part-time percentage. Agency Actions Once … percentage of time worked changes to part-time, goes on sick leave at half pay, or changes to full time. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212Vested Retirement Benefit – State University Police Plan
… age, you will be entitled to a retirement benefit based on your service and your earnings when you were an active … member. 1 The date you are eligible to retire depends on your tier: Tiers 1 & 2 — the first of the month following … become eligible, your vested retirement will be effective on the date the application is received. Remember, it is up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/vested-retirement-benefitReal Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… [pdf] Overview of the State Comptroller’s Role Training on Property Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments Webinar On Demand This webinar provides a general overview of the … page to view past webinars and for more information on our upcoming training opportunities. Contact Call the Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts
… [pdf] Overview of the State Comptroller’s Role Training on Property Tax Cap Reporting for School Districts Webinar On Demand This webinars provide a general overview of the … page to view past webinars and for more information on our upcoming training opportunities. Contact Call the Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districtsChild Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… for child support or spousal maintenance that was served on a member’s employer before retirement cannot be applied … payments. A new Income Withholding Order must be served on NYSLRS after the member retires for child support or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceSeminars for Local Officials
… and employees. These training sessions take place on a single day and generally incorporate 2–3 different topics. See below for more information on how to request training near you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… of companies that fail to meet minimum standards. On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, as … effort continues State Comptroller DiNapoli’s leadership on management of climate risk to investments, for which the … investment returns in light of the global consensus on climate change. Those that fail to meet our minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852.1
… employee’s taxable gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and … period November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020 as income on the employee’s 2020 Form W-2 using Earnings Code PEV ( P … of personal use of chauffeur services is usually based on the fair market value of obtaining such services in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18521-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… of Employment and Wages ( QCEW ) provides information on farming, encompassing both crop and animal production. As … to a new high of 23,868 in 2021. 4 FIGURE 1: Employment on New York Farms Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics … crop production declined in 2020, only to rebound in 2021. On January 1, 2020, new State wage standards for farm workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-347
… Criteria: Employees must meet the following criteria on 11/30/2024 to be eligible for a December 2024 Uniform … who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria but are on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of … of Absence/MLS or Leave of Absence/MTS) and who return on or before 05/31/2025 are eligible for the December 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-347-december-2024-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… instructions to agencies for entering the new Sign-on Bonus payments for eligible employees at DOCCS. Affected … Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), a $3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus, paid in two separate $1,500.00 installments, has … (advanced placement Correction Officers only ) . The Sign-on Bonus is not pensionable but must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-communitySUNY Bulletin No. SU-123
… for travel, room and board. These payments are reportable on Form 1042-S and may be subject to nonresident alien tax withholding. The withholding rate on an unqualified scholarship is 14% or the income tax treaty rate on nonresident aliens temporarily in the United States on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsApproved State Contracts and Payments
… payments valued at nearly $15.3 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … discrimination complaint. Department of Transportat i on $44.2 million for highway emergency local patrols, … Materials Inc. for asphalt and concrete milling and paving on I-81 in Jefferson County. $4.8 million with Howard L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released updated reports on three major city-supported agencies — the New York City … staffing, and spending. “We continue to shine a light on the financial challenges city agencies have to contend … 12,000 since June 30, 2023. DOE spent $22 million on initiatives related to these students in FY 2023, despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agencies