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State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,260 contracts for state … www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Court Administration $10.3 million with RELX Inc. for … Inc. to replace The Egg roof at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. $2.6 million with Carrier Corporation for chiller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilOpinion 2008-5
… FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount payable to volunteer fire company under fire protection contract); … under fire protection contract); (submission of budget to village and town under fire protection contract) FIRE … PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (amounts payable to volunteer fire company); (restrictions on use of money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5DiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in … the completion of projects. The agency’s response is available in the audit. Audit Homes and Community Renewal: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingOther Bulletin No. 54.1
… Bulletin Other-54 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund with … or a NEW amount of $4,500. Effective Date(s) Payment is effective 04/01/2020 and may be submitted beginning in … The payment will be processed in a separate check ; there is no direct deposit for this payment. Due to the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-541-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 54
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund with … or a NEW amount of $4,500. Effective Date(s) Payment is effective 04/01/2020 and may be submitted beginning in … The payment will be processed in a separate check ; there is no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-54-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2273
… and taxes will not be reduced. Only Social Security and Medicare wage and taxes will be updated to reflect the return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2273-schedule-submitting-2024-year-end-returned-checksSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… services. Municipalities are also required to appoint at least one dog control officer (Officer) or contract with … However, we identified four relatively minor deficiencies at 4 of the 48 shelters we visited, including peeling paint, … seized dogs were not held for the full redemption period at eight shelters. The majority of the instances of premature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… and reports to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its bylaws and seven-member Board. The Board … officials to disclose any interests that conflict with official duties. The lack of oversight of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… must be a priority for all New York schools.” This audit is part of DiNapoli’s initiative focused on educational … building-level emergency response plans. Auditors made a series of general recommendations as part of the audit and … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOther Bulletin No. 11
… the 4% increase for the payroll periods for which payment is made in paychecks dated May 26, 2010. OSC will be processing the salary increase in … of Increase After payroll processing for Pay Period 3 is completed, OSC will process the April 2010 salary increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-11-2010-salary-increase-suny-construction-fund-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… OSC has created deduction code 516, TRS PY Arrears Before Tax, in PayServ. OSC will provide NYSTRS with a detail file … officer for deduction code 516, TRS PY Arrears Before Tax. Agencies must adhere to the Agency Submission Schedule … due and entering deduction code 516, TRS PY Arrears Before Tax: Agencies must login to the NYSTRS Employer Secure Area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachersFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Center (ICDC), a private not-for-profit company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far … Comptroller DiNapoli said, "Stealing from the public is bad enough, but exploiting small children to pay your … has identified fraud and improper use of funds in a recent series of audits of special education providers. In addition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedKiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… Background The Kiryas Joel Union Free School District is located in the Village of Kiryas Joel, Orange County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1353
… the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. Tax Information CFR is subject to all applicable withholding … to affected PEF participants informing them of the tax implications. PEF A letter will be sent by the Governor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1353-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2014DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in … million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in October experienced moderate growth,” … to relatively consistent year-over-year growth in sales tax collections, as was seen in the years before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearCassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… to initiate corrective action. 1 Appointed February 26, 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… through September 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of … five-member Town Board, presided by the Town Supervisor, is the legislative body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. It is responsible for the general management and control of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is governed by a Town Board which comprises five elected … allocated amounts represented at least $779,829 (26 percent) of the $2,980,750 that was allocated in 2012 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… enough to make sure utilities are holding up their end of the deal. PSC lacked critical equipment to do its job and … consequences when companies did not deliver. This has to change.” DiNapoli’s office engaged the audit after lawmakers … Gas & Electric Co. (RG&E). The PSC, through the Department of Public Service (DPS), regulates 650 utilities responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000