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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s collections … provides for a partial suspension of certain state taxes on gasoline from June to December 2022, amounting to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022XVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… General Fund and the major Special Revenue Funds and Notes to Required Supplementary Information - Budgetary Basis … but they do not necessarily reflect what the State intends to disburse during the year. Additional reasons, which … as the preferred presentation include: It is meaningful to both the State's creditors and taxpaying public. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… for students in need of support in order to graduate on time. SCSD teachers run the program and receive extra pay … J. Cuffy in Onondaga County Court. He is due back in court on June 3, 2022. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeVillage of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… did not include all unpaid water bills and fees on the tax roll for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Key … water rents is complete and accurate prior to relevy on the tax roll. … Village of Forestville Water Fund 2012M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… perpetual inventory record to physical inventories of fuel on hand. Key Recommendations Adopt a fund balance policy … capital needs. The plan should be monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. Maintain perpetual inventory records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… was employed by FSS for more than 20 years, was terminated on December 27, 2018 once her actions were brought to light. … of $5,518.77. Thurber is due back in court for sentencing on August 9, 2022. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… the related programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported … after the issuance of the follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… the total budget is balanced, the District is relying on one-time federal aid amounts to fund regular teacher … realistic revenue estimates and appropriations based on historical trends or other known factors, such as recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has … well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was appointed Special … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairVillage of Greenwich – Justice Court Operations (2014M-023)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Court’s financial … 31, 2013. Background The Village of Greenwich is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … and an appointed court clerk. Key Findings The Justice did not consistently perform bank reconciliations and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/05/30/village-greenwich-justice-court-operations-2014m-023Savings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… he or she is a U.S. citizen or a resident alien. Earnings on your contributions grow tax free and withdrawals are not … Like a college savings account, there is no federal tax on savings added to a NY ABLE account, provided the funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … However, we found one instance where a purchase was made on the travel card for a purpose not relating to travel. SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… processing. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and enforce requirements for safety and quality of life on state waters in accordance with Navigation Law. However, … of the Medicaid Inspector General had yet to take action on approximately $11 million of the identified claims. Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… and declining tax receipts. Washington’s continued delay on further federal response leaves the state, local … and others with increasingly difficult questions on how to maintain the services New Yorkers need during this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyService Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… Purchase Payments Mandatory purchases of ERS service on or after July 1, 1989, are covered under Section 414(h) of … Internal Revenue Code. Mandatory purchases of PFRS service on or after October 1, 2013, are also covered under Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-paymentsTown of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… and accountability analyses are prepared and verified on a monthly basis and investigate any variances. … to perform, a thorough audit of the Court’s records on an annual basis. Evidence of an audit indicating the tests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… of 1.3 percent. Key Findings The 2020-21 budget relies on nonrecurring revenue of $67.1 million, such as fund … be over budget by as much as $2.3 million based on the 2019-20 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6UnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… is known as upcoding. Our initial audit report, issued on December 31, 2018, examined whether United sufficiently … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address any unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages … approximately 1,200 fire officials across the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costs