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DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… New York’s local governments had $43.6 billion in total … in 2018, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total debt has remained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect in programs it oversees as required … them to follow procedures. He also recommended that OPWDD address several issues the audit identified with the agency’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The most common equitable distribution formula for a public pension was established by the State Court of … (denominator) 2. Marital share × 50% = ex-spouse’s portion For example, if the member accrued 18 years of service while … when the numerator is written as an open date field, for example: Total service credit accrued between the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-280
… 111XX, 113XX, 114XX Manhattan 100XX, 101XX, 102XX Staten Island 103XX New York State Zip Codes Nassau County 110XX, 115XX, 116XX, 117XX, 118XX Suffolk County 06390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-280-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance … and also increased the risk of improper payments and fraud, largely the result of identity theft. In February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/17/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system-followXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and the terms of the repayment agreements are detailed in the appropriation language for the state funds being … only one contractual agreement, the agency must create two SFS transactions: one for the expenditure/advance and one for the repayment to the state. Contract Prefix Repayment agreement New York State Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-798
… All zip codes except 11719, 11764, 11778, 11786, 11789, and 11792 Rockland County 10901, 10911, 10913, 10920, 10923, … taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2024 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates: Effective as of paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-798-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… all employees appearing on the report. If the employee does provide new form(s), agencies must update the employee’s … taxable gross”. If an employee appearing on the report does not provide a new Form W-4, begin withholding as if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025XI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the MacBride certification, and Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals. • Three or more … meet this requirement. • No bidder, who otherwise would have been the low bidder, was disqualified or withdrew. • No bid, which otherwise would have been the low bid, was rejected. • Prior to submission to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentVI.3.A Overview – VI. Budgets
… Budget Transfers are the movements of authorized budget amounts from one appropriation to … movement of budget authority for the State University of New York (SUNY) appropriations. Education Law Article 125, §6206 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3a-overviewTransforming the Procurement Function
… with the MTA Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process … 2023, the MTA reported a total of 70,000 employees. In April 2019, New York State enacted Section 1279-e(1)(a) of … of the Transformation effort would be front-loaded in the initial 6–9 months, with some aspects completed over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Managed … to pesticides and other chemicals, and changing climate. In 2016, the State developed the New York State Pollinator … Plan (Plan) to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. According to the Plan, the loss of managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… our audit period to November 12, 2024 to analyze the 2025 adopted budget. Understanding the Program A realistic … expenditures. This helps the Town to not levy more taxes than necessary. The Town has five funds which include … The TW funds are funded primarily by real property taxes, while the general fund TOV is funded primarily by real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of … thorough and timely audits of the financial records on an annual basis. Authorize disbursements only upon receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… vendors to access the bank accounts. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… July 26, 2016. Background The Town of Walton is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Town of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… 30, 2015. Background The Town of Ticonderoga is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 5,000. … accurate, supported by the accounting records and filed in a timely manner. Provide the Board with monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… March 31, 2016. Background The Town of Plymouth is located in Chenango County and serves approximately 1,800 residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which serves … for funding District reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its reserves, which was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. In addition, employees stored personal data, such as photos, … 2018, the audit period. Three employees received $34,738 in health insurance buyouts that they may not have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0