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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-207
… will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2014 Form … will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2014 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-207-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Dutchess County) Authority officials did not adhere to the procurement policy regarding obtaining quotes for … and in the most prudent and economical manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 91-61
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan) BAIL MONEYS -- Fees (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to more than 1.2 … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil Service administers the NYSHIP program and contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … consistently appropriates fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Two of the district’s reserves totaling … appropriations for payroll, health insurance, retirement, debt and utilities by $3.2 million. After the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 96-10
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer into general fund) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and … Law, §6-g(8). You ask whether a fire district, subject to voter approval, may transfer the unexpended balance of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… but $1.9 billion higher than April projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … mind that economic conditions and the revenue outlook may change.” State tax collections through October totaled $42.3 … percent higher than the same period last year. Year-to-date tax collections were $5.4 million over the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportXII.6.D Paying a Single Payment Vendor – XII. Expenditures
… to a single payment vendor in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Specific agencies use single payment vendors to … to a single payment vendor in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6d-paying-single-payment-vendorCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… downstate. The April figures show shrinking revenues for local governments throughout the state. “The coronavirus … finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax revenues are vital for the counties and cities that are on the front lines of … the first responders and provide a safety net of services for New Yorkers. The federal government needs to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… Bureau. “This in-depth look highlights the dedication of farmers, the diversity of products and the unmistakable … from 2007 to 2012, while the number of New York farms and farmers declined modestly. With an average farmer’s age of 55 … below $10,000. New York state has established a number of policy initiatives to promote its agricultural sector. They …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… today the sentencing of Jimmie Buie, a Brooklyn resident, for stealing over $22,000 in pension benefits issued by the … the sentencing of Jimmie Buie a Brooklyn resident for stealing over $22000 in pension benefits issued by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … single resident and taxpayer in the state suffers from this theft,” said District Attorney Doorley . “At the Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… aid during the pandemic from the federal government, with $14 billion from three rounds of the Elementary and … Academic losses were greater for younger students, with fourth grade scores dropping more than the national … relief funds is left unspent or is dedicated to programs with recurring expenses or if significant progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and … thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for helping my office fight public corruption.” New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli … card to make $2,230 in purchases for herself, ranging from video rentals to hair accessories. She also attempted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of March 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… received by law enforcement agencies prior to February 26, 2017 were required to be processed within 210 days of … received by law enforcement agencies on or after February 26, 2017 were required to be processed within 90 days of … agencies to begin submitting kits received after February 26, 2017 to forensic laboratories within 10 days. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… evolve based on school district experiences and capacity. New York’s educators took on the extraordinary challenge of … for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. New York State Ranks Highest in Nation in Per Pupil Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-education