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Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of fixed assets reviewed totaling $546,527. … that: The inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. All fixed assets on the inventory list are immediately tagged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Irvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… assets reviewed that cost $595,118. This can be attributed to District officials last conducting a physical inventory in … Of the 80 assets tested, District officials were unable to verify that seven assets were in the District’s … Key Recommendations Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date fixed asset inventory records. Conduct periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89SCAM ALERT
… and foremost, we assure you your personal information in Retirement Online is secure. We are not aware of any … anyone affected. We will update you on any developments. In the meantime, if you think your Retirement Online account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertAdministrative Hearings
… email and mailing address, and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. Anyone who has had a retirement benefit denied can request a hearing by: Email: Email the Hearing … are admitted into evidence; The NYSLRS attorney and you can offer documents into evidence and object to material you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate … as a strength. Definition, Data and Reporting A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or belief … 1 Amy Novotney, “Hate Crimes are on the Rise in the U.S. What are the Psychological Effects?,” American Psychological …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1674
… reimbursements require withholding and Form W-2 reporting on any excess amounts paid. “Excess amount” is the portion … employers to report and withhold income and employment taxes from meal allowances for non-overnight travel (day … and are subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1674-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… and develop realistic long-term financial plans.” The latest round of scores is based on 2015 financial information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… water system losses. A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that … unaccounted-for system losses. Follow the steps below to determine if your water system has more unaccounted for … municipality. A. Identify and quantify all water sources to calculate the number of gallons produced by your municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other things, the retirees may be: … eligible persons for a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. required to contribute to the health insurance … Social Security Administration (SSA). The DMF lists over 65 million death records that have been reported to SSA. It’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1596
… Purpose To provide agencies with the 2017 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursement. … Allowances Employee Payments Taxable Under the IRS One-Year Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating … meal allowances for non-overnight travel (day trips). One-Year Rule The IRS requires employers to report travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1596-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … Other regions, however, experienced modest growth. For example, the Capital District’s collections were up 3.5 … including cities, towns, villages and school districts. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… Purpose To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1213
… XIII, Section 4.E . OSC Actions Each month, taxable travel reimbursement data is transferred from Statewide Financial … in box 1 on the employee’s 2012 Form W-2. Social Security/Medicare tax deficiency deductions will be initiated for any … Security for 2012 will only have a deduction for the Medicare tax deficiency in a 2013 paycheck. Agency Actions To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1213-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with the … (NYC311). Complaints are automatically forwarded to HPD for response. HPD considers a HHW complaint addressed if, … of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. The audit also found that HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followXII.5.M Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code – XII. Expenditures
… and Related Postal Services ) of this Chapter. Conference registration when the check must accompany registration documents Court orders when the check must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5m-selecting-appropriate-handling-codeXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… Investment Board. Select the appropriate county location at the time of payment. GRANTEPAY To be used by agencies when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-locationDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: Washington Must … are confronted with one urgent task: They must come to a bipartisan agreement on the next installment of federal … down by $45.8 million from the previous year, including a drop of $35.9 million in Erie County. Already, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester … Sciacca was arraigned in Ulster County Criminal Court before Judge Bryan E. Rounds on Feb. 6, 2023, and is due back in court on Feb. 22, 2023. He was charged with Scheme to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her father’s death to profit handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement … Police for partnering with my Division of Investigations to bring her to justice. We will seek full restitution and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… (gross value) or more. The federal share of refunds is identified through a review of the NYGL0394 report … all federal refunds. Information from the report is summarized by federal program to identify those refunds … for refunds held when the state’s interest liability is calculated on refunds for their federal programs subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refunds