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DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials … Safety Office (EHSO), which serves as a technical resource for the campuses, providing tools, training, and … Each campus must have designated employees responsible for ensuring its hazardous waste and material programs comply …
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
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning … budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended purpose can smooth out spikes in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney … Garcia has admitted brazenly writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. … to cover his tracks. Now Garcia may be facing prison time for his crime." FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Comptroller 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-1DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… help the state’s bottom line,” DiNapoli said. “But for most Americans, these huge bonuses are a bitter pill and … and reflects cash bonus payments and deferred compensation for which taxes have been prepaid. The estimate does not … provisions, which will enable firms to recoup bonuses for excessive risk-taking. The industry also devoted a much …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… volatility in financial markets, the revenue outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year is uncertain.” Tax … lower than projections from the Enacted Budget. Spending for local assistance programs totaled $39.2 billion and was … billion, higher than last year. Local assistance includes increases in Medicaid and public health, offset by declines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1735.2
… 1735.1 Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for the new Additional Pay Earnings Code to be used when an employee’s annual salary (including Location Pay) , converted to an hourly … in the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) whose annual salary (including Location Pay) may be less than the hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17352-minimum-wage-differential-annual-employeesHuman Resource Practices
… Resource Department (HR) manages and supports resources for Upstate’s workforce across four colleges, a research … continued to pay a former President her presidential salary of $608,000 while she was on leave in the job title of … was also paying an interim President a presidential salary – but could not provide documentation to justify this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1735.1
… 1735.2 Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for the new Additional Pay Earnings Code to be used when an employee’s annual salary (including Location Pay) , converted to an hourly … in the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) whose annual salary (including Location Pay) may be less than the hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17351-minimum-wage-differential-annual-employeesDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw … costs in check and save taxpayers millions of dollars.” For the state fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s … managed care. Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the MCOs arrange for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for special needs children must properly account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… and Traffic Law. Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law) created qualification standards for bus drivers. The Department is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported and … the city council has not yet authorized the budgeted increases in rates that are needed to realize these revenues. … includes appropriations of $1.9 million in termination salary payments, yet expenditures have averaged $2.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including … $3.3 billion in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the municipal work force, higher costs for debt … in 2022. The gaps remain even after planned fare and toll increases of 4 percent in 2019 and 2021. In addition, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… and public authorities are to establish annual goals for such participation (expressed as a percentage of its total contract spending for the year, net of exemptions and exclusions), make a "good … to DED total contract expenditures of $18.7 million for fiscal year 2013-14, $13.9 million for fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1114
… record update process and provide data entry instructions for entering SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with … annual contribution amount will increase to $17,000 for 2012. An additional deferment is available to employees … in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $22,500 in 2012. …
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
… record update process and provide data entry instructions for entering SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with … contribution amount will increase from $17,500 to $18,000 for 2015. An additional deferment is available to employees … in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $24,000 in 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1369-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of … DiNapoli found this “unwinding” may not meet projections in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the … adding costs to the state budget. “Increased enrollment in Medicaid is one of the key reasons New York has one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… pre-pandemic norms with city funds making up 72.1% of total revenues, the largest share since FY 2020. Federal … billion surplus to carry into FY 2024 to prepay a portion of spending in that year. The reported surplus could rise … better-than-anticipated tax collections since the release of the city’s April financial plan. The city also raised its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… appropriately collect taxes and suggested recommendations for how the Department could improve oversight of … to young children with disabilities. CPN is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. Auditors looked … My Children Day Care (AMC) is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits