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State Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… Unit 61) employees in the following agencies: Office of General Services Department of Correctional Services Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s … funding of $641.2 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $593.6 million for the City. The 2020-21 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2016-17 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $570.3 million for the Yonkers Public Schools and $546.1 million for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… today rejected a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… or significantly reduced their operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving tens of thousands unemployed, … for the city’s restaurant industry also fell by 71 percent during March, April and May compared to a year earlier. “New … workers live. “The dire economic reality requires us to be more creative and innovative than ever before. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at … pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “While there are fewer drivers on the road and vehicle safety features have greatly … budget for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 also included Sammy’s Law, which allows New York City to reduce its speed limits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report 2020-S-35 ). About the … Program coverage on behalf of individuals who do not have a benefit eligibility period – a date range for which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followOpinion 90-50
… legal requirements municipalities must satisfy when the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) performs … legal requirements municipalities must satisfy when the New York State Department of Transportation DOT performs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Opinion 94-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for publication] FEES -- Court Fees … -- Exemption From (when municipal attorney represents a presentment agency or an indigent spouse in appeals from … general rule, the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law do not apply (Family Court Act, §303.1). While the courts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Opinion 88-38
… is impermissible (McKinney's Consolidated Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes §76). Further, we believe the rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 88-8
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his municipality if he receives a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as a result of that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Start Saving for Retirement
… Top) Why You Should Open a Personal Retirement Savings Account Now Financial experts say you’ll need 70 to 80 … that income-replacement goal. But it’s important to start saving as soon as you can because you need time to let your … how much to save and how to invest it. The key is to start saving early so your money has time to grow. A healthy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… Act, known as the "bottle bill," was enacted in 1982 to reduce litter, ease the burden on solid waste collection and … took no further action. Auditors also found the department does not have procedures to verify data in the quarterly … significantly higher bank account service charges, which reduce the required remittance amount. For example, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and competent investigation of such reports, … and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child welfare system, … the SCR that OCFS staff determine meet the threshold for a report are sent to the respective LDSS through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… all announcements. AC3206 (Prior Year Social Security and Medicare Tax Refund Certification ) Definition: An OSC form … an employee to file a claim for a Social Security and/or Medicare tax refund from the IRS. This process changed in … and complete a Form AC3206 (Prior Year Social Security and Medicare Tax Refund Certification) for every employee who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… by statute. The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. We found … investment policy. Ensure that formal written procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Ensure that all District disbursements are properly supported. Reconcile the District’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… (MTA)’s February Financial Plan: “There is still a lack of clarity on how the MTA will close its $600 million deficit … have not been identified. The MTA must hold up its end of the bargain and identify how it’s going to save $100 … the MTA’s finances. “It’s clear the MTA will need all of its funding partners to step up due to its current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planTown of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… June 12, 2014. Background The Town of Galen is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … of an independent public accountant or auditor to do so. In consultation with the Town’s attorney as appropriate, … and manage the ambulance service as a Town department in accordance with law. … The purpose of our audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341State Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… To notify Agencies of two new Earnings Codes, TF8 - SS Refund Wage Adjustment and TF9 - Med Refund Wage Adjustment, used by OSC in Time Entry for processing approved tax refund requests for current year Social Security (TF5) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over fuel inventory for … and a running analog meter showing gallons dispensed to date. Starting in March 2016, the department also began … did not maintain a book inventory and reconcile it to the physical inventory for each type of fuel. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89