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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… was less severe than previous declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when … DiNapoli said. “Our local governments are on the forefront of the pandemic response and they need financial aid from the … were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 2 percent in the North Country to a drop of 13.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. DMNA employs about 450 State and 3,880 federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) provides taxable assessed … Department (SED) each year to assist in the calculation of school state aid. School districts can verify their … for verification are obtained from the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) and represent values …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsTown of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… 19, 2013. Background The Town of East Fishkill, located in Dutchess County, has approximately 29,000 residents. The … the sewer fund’s financial condition has deteriorated in recent years. Town officials did not adopt realistic … sewer lines. Ensure that all interfund borrowing is repaid in accordance with the law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139DiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… as well as 10 cities, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroTown of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Chesterfield is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 2,450. … A lack of oversight and segregation of duties has resulted in significant internal control weaknesses over the billing, … management review procedures. Record tax payments in the tax collection software when they are received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331State Agencies Bulletin No. 1799.1
… 1676 and 1799 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment … earnings” that can be garnished to repay a debt is the lesser of 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings … may no longer be taken. If an employee’s garnishment is no longer taken, it does not necessarily mean the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17991-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… Bulletins 1676 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment … earnings” that can be garnished to repay a debt is the lesser of 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings … may no longer be taken. If an employee’s garnishment is no longer taken, it does not necessarily mean the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… if nursing homes perform comprehensive inspections, testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical … effectively monitor nursing homes’ equipment inspection, testing, and maintenance programs. We also questioned whether … had been exercised under load for four continuous hours every 36 months as required, and 4 facilities were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-followAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health ( 2015-S-88 ). About the Program Our … Supportive Housing Contract with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH). The audit found sampled clients … negatively affect the health and/or safety of clients. For example, three apartments had significantly damaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followTown of Ogden – Financial Management and Justice Court (2014M-234)
… June 5, 2014. Background The Town of Ogden is located in Monroe County and has approximately 20,000 residents. It … errors to occur and remain uncorrected and resulting in the poor accountability practices continuing unabated. Key … Follow up on corrective action of Court findings included in its annual external audit report. If the Justices do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/31/town-ogden-financial-management-and-justice-court-2014m-234Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family … To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followPre-Audit - State Insurance Fund
… Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Pre-Audit - State Insurance Fund – Vetoed on December 29, 2021 - Veto Memo … – Relates to the pre-audit of expenditures from the state insurance fund by the state comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to the preaudit of expenditures from the state insurance fund by the state comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/pre-audit-state-insurance-fund-1XI.18 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… processes. Legislative requirements with a narrow focus on a specific procurement process or contract type may be found in sections/subsections related to the specific topic area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18-overviewOperational Advisory No. 22
… EE1 Procure to Pay Changes Summary Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller – Office of Operations is pleased to announce SFS is now available for … upgrade in functionality. The following summarizes some of the benefits and efficiencies in P2P operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… balance when you retire will permanently reduce your pension. You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension reduction will be based on your age, the loan balance … changes annually. At Age Outstanding Loan Balance Annual Pension Reduction 45 $5,000 $232 $10,000 $464 55 $5,000 $279 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… its carbon footprint and increasing the energy efficiency of its stores nationwide. The New York State Common … Lowe's also announced it will study the feasibility of procuring renewable energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund. "Climate change poses challenges throughout the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-503
… Affected Employees Employees in the City University of New York (CUNY) campus security titles who meet the … eligibility criteria Background Section 11, Article III of the 2006-2009 Blue Collar Agreement between the City University of New York and various unions, including the International …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-503-june-2015-uniform-allowance-paymentDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… period, largely because the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an … of Health’s eMedNY billing system paid providers for weeks of service, when only days of care had been given.” … (EPS) to reimburse certified home health agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided to Medicaid recipients in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-care