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Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price … and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain … not develop and implement procedures for price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10DiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v. DiNapoli, which reaffirmed … payments of state dollars wherever the public’s money is spent,” DiNapoli said. “The court’s decision recognizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersVillage of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… Village finances. The Treasurer did not: Properly account for fund balance within each Village fund or establish capital projects funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken. … the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for the 2019-20 through 2022-23 fiscal years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… the Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, charging him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95,000 in pension … which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. "Mr. Vatter collected over $95,000 in pension payments he was … and commitment to combatting public corruption." Mr. Bharara praised the investigative work of the FBI, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsSeneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price … and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain … seek reimbursement of approximately $5,600 for fuel octane testing during our 21-month audit period. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Reporting Regulations 315.2 & 315.3
… unit of government or organization obligated or agreeing to make contributions to the retirement system on behalf of its employees. (b) The term employee shall mean an individual performing services for the employer for which … the means and methods of what work will be done and how the work will be done. (c) The term independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulations-3152-3153State Agencies Bulletin No. 1596
… Purpose To provide agencies with the 2017 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel … taxes from meal allowances for non-overnight travel (day trips). One-Year Rule The IRS requires employers to … final transfer of taxable travel reimbursements for 2017 will occur on November 30, 2017, and will include all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1596-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1674
… agencies with the 2018 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursement Background Taxable travel … Federal per diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIII, Section … The IRS requires employers to report and withhold income and employment taxes from meal allowances for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1674-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsProperty Tax Exemptions in New York State
Property Tax Exemptions in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/propertytax_exemptions_0.pdfTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department. The Town’s Management of Information Services … loss. Officials also have minimal assurance that in the event of a disruption or disaster (e.g., a ransomware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company , Town of Ithaca and the Town of Smithtown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … treasurer did not maintain adequate, accurate and timely accounting records or prepare and provide the board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… To determine whether payments made by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to the … of Blind and Retarded (AABR) for the Options for People Through Services (OPTS) Program (Program) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… any defects found during inspections. If a serious ("red flag") structural defect is identified during an … 610 flags were issued on NYSTA-owned bridges, including 22 red flags. Key Findings NYSTA repairs defects identified … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and … rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities. … state in 2018, the overall severe morbidity rate for Black women was 2.3 times higher than for white women. DOH does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… and financial outlook, should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its options before resorting to long-term … recovery or allow quality of life to deteriorate. The challenge faced in this scenario calls for a cautious … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… about the timeliness and cost of projects. With respect to debt issuances, 43 percent of survey respondents indicated … Procurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds (2012-S-105) New York City … duties. In visits to work sites, auditors noted an excessive number of Transit employees present and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association … who routinely work on Interstate Routes within New York State (NYS), on NYS highway routes, or on NYS parkway systems … on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. Retirement information The Special Assignment to Duty Pay is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020DiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… New York City’s 65 and older population grew by nearly half a … the last two decades, an increase of 53%, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … led by Asian, Hispanic and Black seniors calling the city home, along with more seniors born outside the U.S. With a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… personal piggy banks. Assemblyman Scarborough tried to game the system, thinking he could get away with it,” New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-new