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DiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… Slower economic growth and proposed federal and state actions present potential risks to the city's budget, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "While the … Slower economic growth and proposed federal and state actions present potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1880
… Ret Ann CUNY 413 NBE Tax Deferred Annuity 414 NYT Tax Deferred Annuity SUNY employees who currently have … in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $26,000 in 2021. An … in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined contribution limit of $29,000 in 2021. o SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1880-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… were uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office to review the court’s financial operations. “The … line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” Fleury was in charge of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours their employees … washing up for work. In addition, an unannounced floor check at the Tarrytown Station found a conductor not at his station when a passenger train came through. DiNapoli recommended that Metro-North: Require conductors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… foreclosures means fewer people are losing their homes and our municipalities are seeing some relief from the collateral … caused by zombie properties.” DiNapoli last reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York state was experiencing high levels of foreclosure activity nearly a decade after the housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… through July were $479.5 million lower than collections for the same period last year, primarily reflecting lower … in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for the time being,”DiNapoli said. “State leaders need to … to address a variety of needs, but it should not be used for ongoing purposes.” Total receipts increased 7.4 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportPrompt Payment
… Signed into law on December 11, 2015 as Chapter 548 of the Laws of 2015 – A.7579 (Peoples-Stokes) / S.4929 … To meet the intent of the prompt contracting law allows the accrual of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prompt-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2099
… All other fields should be “0” or blank (see screen shot below). Save the page. Navigate to the State and Local … other subsequent fields should be “0” or blank (see screen shot below) Save the page. If the employee has also not … other subsequent fields should be set to “0” (see screen shot below). These same selections should be made to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2099-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2023DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2021, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. … created a financial toolkit containing many resources that can be useful to local officials in the wake of the pandemic. … Cap: Inflation and Allowable Levy Growth Factors Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling … some of the money to family members. In addition to the prison term, Bayard, 59, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… than 22 percent from 2007, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The state … than 22 percent from 2007 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from … who submit withholding certificates claiming exempt in 2025 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication … for tax year 2024 and intend to claim exemption in 2025 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2025, to claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025Town of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund as of December 31, 2010. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key Findings The Supervisor did not provide … checks; instead, a rubber signature stamp was used, which is not permitted. Review the canceled check images to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Barker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or overtime was approved and supported. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. Seven employees were paid amounts that were … or District policy. Key Recommendations Adopt a written payroll policy governing the use of overtime and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax … today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for and that monthly bank reconciliations are performed and … budget-to-actual comparisons of revenues and expenditures for each fund as well as monthly bank reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… of weights and measures (Departments) adequately provided consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of … 10 County Departments did not always adequately provide consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of … documentation to support 25 of 74 (34 percent) reported consumer complaints and the actions taken to address them. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Village of Sloan – Clerk-Treasurer (2024M-109)
… six weeks after month-end, were not accurate. For example, the general fund cash balance was repeatedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/15/village-sloan-clerk-treasurer-2024m-109