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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… on this bill. This process is an excellent example of how our government should work. This law will ultimately save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… tax collections in New York state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 (July - September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought … website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … State tax collections through the first five months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
The Long Island Rail Road LIRR is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing ridership increased service routes into the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying … Road: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds (2010-S-2) … To determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0See if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… DiNapoli said. “It has so far survived the worst crisis in its history by covering budgets with massive federal aid. … MTA needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … MTA plans to close significant budget gaps ($4.8 billion in 2021, $2.9 billion in 2022, $2.5 billion in 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1805
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1805-new-york-state-correctional-officers-police-benevolent-association-0What Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimAgriculture in New York State, September 2018
New York is home to over 35,000 farms, covering approximately 7.3 million acres or nearly a quarter of the State’s total land area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economy-agriculture-2018.pdfXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… paying with a Procurement Card (PCard) and requirements for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in … services less than $500.00 when a vendor accepts the PCard for payment. This facilitates a cost effective method of … and life-to-date amounts on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… W-2. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67,000 … obtain medical services or medical insurance coverage and for a variety of other purposes. Identity thefts have surged … to pay out of pocket to get a COVID-19 vaccine or to put their name on a vaccine waiting list and, in the process, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020Who Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… for the high level oversight of local government or school district resources. The governing board is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… two distinct retirement systems: New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System; and New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. If a member has a membership in one of the above Systems, the Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… is based on internal control weaknesses in OCFS’ payment process. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programThe Asian Community in New York State, February 2016
The Asian community is the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2016.pdfEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… Hochul, 2022 State of the State: A New Era for New York , pg. 67, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilities