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DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. "In a vertical city, with tens of thousands of elevators carrying millions of people, it is … set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. When asked why they did not inspect the roofs or the pits, … that non-DOB inspectors comply with DOB procedures when performing elevator inspections Ensuring that DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedOpinion 93-2
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … to change the month of the general village election at either a general or special village election for village … motion, may not hold a referendum on such a proposition at any other time. You ask under what circumstances a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 89-36
… requirements either to establish a capital reserve fund for a specific capital improvement or to expend moneys from a capital reserve fund established for a type of capital improvement for a specific improvement, where the authority to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Opinion 90-58
… private capacity is not a "contract" with the municipality for purposes of the conflict of interest provisions of … a misdemeanor (General Municipal Law, §805). A "contract" for purposes of article 18 includes only any express or … official duties. In this regard, it might be appropriate for the code to address the circumstances, if any, under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July … as compared to July of last year. “Statewide local sales tax collections growth continued to be strong in July, … despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, it is important that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … $22,500 for calendar year 2023. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees may … limit of $30,000 in 2023. An additional deferment is also available to CUNY (NYT TDA code 414 only) employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the employee’s State … the status “inactive.” A proxy cannot create an expense report for that employee until the status changes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… content to ensure that staff were, at a minimum, trained on recommended mental health components such as the 10 mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1Tupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… was lacking. Officials did not: Provide support for 12 of the 15 balance sheet accounts we reviewed. Also, officials … not record journal entries in a timely manner. Only four of the 349 journal entries for 2018-19 and only 60 of the 292 journal entries for 2019-20 were recorded during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Several entities are responsible for coordinating services on behalf of individuals who are … to delivering services, hospice providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, collectively … income tax refunds refunds and property tax credits ie School Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxSUNY Bulletin No. SU-361
… of the 2024 UUP three percent (3.00%) Salary Increase and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, provides for a salary increase of 3.00% for 2024. In addition, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-361-2024-salary-increases-professional-services-negotiatingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according … P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. Overall, local collections totaled … trying to maintain fiscal balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is especially important in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
On August 23 2005 the Legislative Law and the State Finance Law were amended to include provisions for the regulation of attempts to influence State and other governmental entity procurement contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and auditing procedures for control of property and funds, etc. The courts have also recognized a protected … Note: A subcontractor includes any entity that receives funds from the vendor to perform work on a contract awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 … closely because the pandemic’s trajectory and its effect on our state’s fiscal recovery remain uncertain.” This is the … many people stayed home to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in … age 50 and over. These employees may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOpinion 89-11
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Associations (use of tax moneys to rent meeting … Fire Department Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Opinion 90-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting … Law, §353-a authorizes, inter alia , two or more towns in the same or adjoining counties, jointly, to acquire real … committee is empowered to acquire necessary real property in the name of the towns jointly, and as their joint agent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… This is a retroactive dues increase per pay period each year from 2016-2022 for full-time employees in Bargaining … Retroactive Dues Increase 2016-2022 New effective date Old Dues Amount Increase Amount New Dues Amount 3/31/2016 … $33.61 $3.75 $37.36 3/25/2021 $34.22 $4.50 $38.72 4/7/2022 $35.97 $4.50 $40.47 Effective Dates: Effective for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cio