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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District Town of Cameron Town of Enfield Richland Fire District and the Summitville Fire District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Telemental Health Services
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… consulting services for safety or food service, and a variety of equipment for food preparation (e.g., fruit and … We generally attribute these findings to a breakdown in monitoring functions as well as a lack of policies and … February 2020. We found about $1.17 million (68 percent) in expenses for 17 contracts either lacked sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… Division of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill currently vacant positions. “New York has a … Division of Budget and Policy Analysis These appointments are to fill currently vacant positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… to February 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of … with the Foundation that increases the fee from 1 percent in for the 2012-13 school year, to 1.5 percent for the … for the final year of the contract. With the increase in the fee percentage and the growth of the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with the board-adopted local laws. As a result, based on the delinquent customer accounts auditors reviewed, the … and $2.67 million in sewer rent revenue. However, based on collections of water and sewer rents in prior years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Processing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (kits) in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance … of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … and known offenders. The Executive Law, which was enacted in November 2016 and amended in February 2017, required all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… occurred for New York in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the three month extension of the state income … of estimated disbursements, as measured at three points during the year (April 1-30, May 1-June 30, and July … reflected the significant economic impact from the pandemic, with April receipts $332 million below what they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise … addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. The audit period was January 1, 2014 … variances (AHVs) issued by DOB. As indicated by the World Health Organization’s Guidelines for Community Noise , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… Association of Towns thanks Comptroller DiNapoli and his team for their great work on this legislation. It will go a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 … and real assets (8.7 percent) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (5.5 percent). The … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… you must inform employees of their right to membership at the time of their initial employment. Beginning July 27, … member and must be enrolled and reported to us for all their public employment, including work with more than … participating employer . Employees’ Right to Membership All employees of the State or of a participating employer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 1856
… Payroll Check Outreach, any paychecks issued in 2019 that are not cashed, reversed, or reissued will be turned over to … Dates Paychecks issued prior to September 24, 2020 are due immediately. Pay Checks Issued On Must be Received by … with the instructions for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks must not be held or returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1856-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made … requires that a vehicle-use log must be maintained for all State vehicles to record specific trip information, such … recalls were not being performed timely, or at all. Key Finding OPWDD has made limited progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followSubmitting Your Payment – Legacy Reporting
NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/submitting-your-paymentWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Not all items considered taxable by the IRS constitute salary as defined by the Retirement and … provided for in Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. All monthly reports submitted to NYSLRS should contain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the … result of the NYSLRS Redesign Project. Affected Employees All employees including NYSLRS Reportable Employees and New … NYSLRS with job, biographical, and payment data for all NYSLRS Reportable Employees. Agency Actions Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been … for its partnership as we continue to root out fraud in Manhattan. Those who take advantage of our students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the … rate in 2022 at 12.9 per 100,000 people, while New York City was the lowest at 2.9 per 100,000 people, likely because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-ny