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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Ravena and the Westchester County Sewer Districts . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or retained 10,209 jobs, a shortfall of 26 percent. In addition, the Orange County IDA's board acted outside of … to accept a grant and administering the grant funds in consideration for approving a payment in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1745
… Affected Employees All NYSLRS Reportable Employees and New York State employees who are enrolled in the New York State Employees Retirement System (ERS) (Retirement Plan 7Y) and the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1745-payserv-updates-resulting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… in their federal and state aid over the last decade and revenue growth was nearly flat the last three years, … state aid accounted for 38 percent ($14.6 billion) of revenue, federal aid 7 percent ($2.6 billion) and real … same four-year period. Even with this influx of federal revenue, total school aid funding dropped by nearly 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets … (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… System. “This is an egregious exploitation of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller … estimated personal income tax payments and estate and gift taxes. Total tax receipts of $20.6 billion for the quarter … from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Binghamton , Jamestown Board of Public Utilities , Liverpool Public Library , Monroe County , Village of … identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Liverpool Public Library – Board Oversight and Leave Accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… and school districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other … persons with the local government or school district’s own records. Verify Eligibility Using a Variety of Methods … governments and school districts that participate in the NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), coverage may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… over that time period. Eletz pleaded guilty today before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court and paid $150,000 in … York State for an additional $124,987. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-249
… by Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD. Employees represented by District Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the zip codes … Benefit for the 2017 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-249-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-435
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing of the 2011 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees … Council 37. Effective Date Paychecks dated December 15, 2011 (Institution) Background Pursuant to Internal Revenue … be added to the employee’s earnings and reflected on the 2011 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-435-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1497
… Purpose To notify agencies of the reinstatement of the non-taxable benefit and of adjustments that may be made to DCAA payroll deductions for eligible PEF employees. … Leave, regardless of current bargaining unit Background Due to no contract in place as of January 1, 2016, employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1497-retroactive-dependent-care-advantage-account-dcaa-new-york-dependentOpinion 93-11
… pursuant to law, in ascertaining the powers of [a] county, city, town, village, school district or fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 97-24
… to provide supplemental services to the fire company, i.e. fund raisers and refreshments at emergency incidents. Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24Opinion 92-51
… irrespective of whether the proposed source of moneys to be used for the reimbursement is public or private. You … no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including travel expenses, … because of the lack of specific statutory authority to pay for the travel expenses of a spouse ( cf . General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Opinion 97-14
… INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (furniture and trophy case) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided … to purchase furniture for a recreation room and a trophy case for a meeting room for department use. You ask whether … fire department to pay the cost of constructing a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-268
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing of the 2018 Prepaid … 10994 Note : The Zip code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. Background Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-268-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… A state Office of Mental Health (OMH) contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide … DOL to determine the amount of back wages and benefits due to workers from Shorefront for the periods that they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage of more than $14,000 that was collected from … but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … audit of the town was issued today and details how Metz deposited portions of the missing funds back into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… build value for their employees and investors," said Bob Greene, co-managing partner of Contour Venture Partners in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partners