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City of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… be uncollectible. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $13,482,810 . Key Recommendations Ensure that the … Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… Buie, a Brooklyn resident, for stealing over $22,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … an elaborate scheme to steal his deceased mother’s pension," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks … the New York State and Local Retirement System." "Stealing pension benefits from a deceased family member is not a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… anticipated inspection, would likely become a clear and present danger. A Safety Flag is defined as a condition presenting a clear and present danger to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, but there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our … are heard before an Administrative Law Judge. Depending on how they are resolved, harassment and non-compliance cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Social Security … Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail S. Ennis today announced the guilty plea of Charles Alton Bump Jr. to … Dorothy Case was a New York State employee and resident of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… over the same period. Overtime earnings comprised 7.5% of total payroll spending in 2022, a significant increase … for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highXIX.6.A Cost Allocation – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… which project costs are allocated based on Time and Labor data. The integration of payroll and labor cost allocation is a statewide requirement for reporting. Expenditure data should be reported at the Employee level for time and … will be costed in a subsequent pay period. Costed labor data will be brought into Project Costing if it has a project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6a-cost-allocationCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid by registered distributors of applicable types of fuel at a … on the same series of tax forms. Diesel and motor fuel distributors must register with the Department to legally … provided for in statute or determined by the Department. Distributors whose combined PBT and MFT liability exceeds $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… should also understand the requirements for submitting an emergency payment. A purchase resulting from a Business … under normal business practices does not constitute an emergency. See Section 6.E - Making an Emergency Payment of this Chapter for more information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… actual results or trends and did not contain estimates for all known revenues and expenditures. The adopted budgets … addition, the board did not establish adequate safeguards for online banking transactions. Auditors also found the … the board and authority officials did not review the number or the amount of outstanding tickets or consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… received by the City through the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (Act) of 2021. At this time, the timing of receipt of funds from the Act is uncertain. Once received, the funds will come … not structurally balanced because they include subsidies from other funds to finance their operations. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5State Police Bulletin No. SP-209
… implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for a new bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority … Payment effective April 1, 2020 for Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective … Pay page at the Effective Date level of Earnings Code S08 and enter the following information: Effective Date: Last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-209-new-state-police-8-year-seniority-payment-investigators-and-seniorTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … an operating permit program (Program) under Title V of the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightLead Contamination of State Armories
… in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New York have not been used in more than 20 years, over time, the … dangerous for young and unborn children. DMNA is the State’s executive agency responsible for managing New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Counties that operate certified RHY programs can opt in to receive RHY funding from OCFS. Every county – … and reconciling deficiencies found during inspections on the written report and Improvement Plans. Work with RHY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… on acceptable use has not been updated since 2007 and does not address data backup, disaster recovery, breach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued a report in May 2019 identifying certain conditions and opportunities related to cash receipts and disbursements for the department management’s review and consideration. The audit included recommendations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average contribution rates … recent legislative changes (including reforms to tier 6) and member retirement rates. In 2012, DiNapoli began …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26State Agencies Bulletin No. 422.2
… Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 422.1 Purpose: The purpose of this Bulletin is to notify agencies of the procedures to be used when requesting a direct deposit reversal. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4222-revised-direct-deposit-delete-and-reversalsDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… hiring over 1,660 new nurses in city fiscal year (CFY) 2024, according to a new report released today by New York … Nursing schools across the country reported vacancy rates of nearly 8% in 2023. The city has taken steps to … This analysis is an update to DiNapoli’s 2023 report, NYC Health + Hospitals: Nurse Staffing Trends . Report NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitals