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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… pieces of supporting documentation to verify eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. One property owner did not … year ended June 30, 2018, personal services and employee benefits accounted for 90 percent of revenue. This leaves … between district revenues and appropriations. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… v’Yalda Early Childhood Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an … Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) programs in New York state that provide one-on-one instruction for … period ending June 30, 2014, Yeled reported $81 million in costs for reimbursement. DiNapoli’s auditors recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … today announced the indictments of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez and former Tremont …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Two of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, … Of the five other schools auditors visited – Plattsburgh, New Paltz, Polytechnic Institute, Oneonta, and Cobleskill – … did identify areas for improvement. For instance, at New Paltz, auditors were able to access 16 labs and prep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… must have a defined "period of probable usefulness" (see New York State Local Finance Law Section 11.00). This type of … within a town governed by the Suburban Town Law (see New York State Town Law Article 3-a). The fund may be used … for reserve funds: Establish a Capital Reserve Fund (New York State General Municipal Law Section 6-c) Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … financial reports. In addition, the town’s procedures for auditing claims were not in compliance with town law. … have not established formal policies or procedures for handling and recording cash receipts. Town of Kiantone – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1042
… is available to employees 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $5,500 in catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $22,000 in 2011. An … which lists participating employees. This report will be available in Control-D on or about December 17, 2010 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1042-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… process of changing bargaining units for affected titles and employees. Affected Employees Payroll Bargaining Unit … employees who are currently in Bargaining Unit 21 and one of the following titles effective January 29, 2009: Title … Lifeguards ). The Union Code will be LIF . OSC has created two new Earnings Programs to be used with new Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codesFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… (BMFD), pled guilty to embezzlement of more than $120,000 from the BMFD. GARCIA pled guilty in White Plains federal … admitted brazenly writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my … to the position of second assistant chief of the BMFD in or about April 2013. His election to that position also made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… Total receipts through the first five months of the state fiscal year were $59.9 billion, $609 million higher than the state Division of the Budget’s August projections, according to the monthly … 25.3 percent largely because of the timing of the state’s pension contribution. Debt service totaled $942.7 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportOpinion 2002-11
… points for responding to the minimum number of fire company calls other than emergency rescue and first aid squad … in section 217(c)(vi)(A) of the General Municipal Law. We have been asked whether a fire district service award … however, that each call run may only be applied under one category or the other. Therefore, in those instances when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Opinion 2002-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Law. October 17, 2002 Patricia Lamb McCarthy Deputy State Comptroller … Whether a fire district service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11State Agencies Bulletin No. 1215
… SUNY Tax Deferred Annuity Affected Education Department, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf Employees Deduction Code Narrative … Amount (for employees of SUNY, Education Department, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf) or the Percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1215-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 951
… UUP Tax Deferred Annuity Affected Education Department, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf Employees Employees who currently have … Amount (for employees of SUNY, Education Department, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf) or the Percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/951-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1114
… SUNY Tax Deferred Annuity Affected Education Department, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf Employees Deduction Code Narrative … Amount (for employees of SUNY, Education Department, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf) or the Percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1114-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1369
… by the blank Goal Balance field. OSC will terminate all active SRA and TDA deductions for employees whose status … code in the employee’s General Deduction Data record. All information will roll up on the newly inserted row. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1369-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1292
… age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $5,500 in catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $23,000 in 2014. An additional deferment is also available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1292-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationOpinion 92-31
… ADVERTISING -- Municipal Advertising (no authority to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties … including notices of public meetings, information as to the structure and function of village government, … a village, at village expense, may publish a newsletter to be distributed to village residents. Section 89(71) of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31