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Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2021 Annual Report
This report summarizes data for fiscal year 2019, the most recent data reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). The report also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations (LDCs), a related type of local authority.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-2021-annual-report.pdfDebt Issuance Approval Policy Statement & Guidelines
Many public benefit corporations (including public authorities) and certain local governments must obtain the approval of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/debt-policy-statement-and-guidelines.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 171
… use the path Start, Compensate Employees, Maintain Payroll Data U.S., Use, General Deduction Data Agency, … of Maintenance Deductions These rules are to be used by payroll officers in determining whether the maintenance … wages are classified as taxable or non-taxable for payroll purposes. The State, as the employer, has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/171-increase-maintenance-rates-and-rules-determining-taxable-statusDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to … tracked in the Dynamics system. Having its programs and all associated projects in a centralized project tracking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsSouth Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… they could have ensured reporting requirements were in place. Key Recommendations File the required delinquent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
… for cash collection. Perform periodic physical inventories of garbage disposal stickers and compost passes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017. The system evaluated all non-calendar year local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesTown of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board ensured financial transactions were accounted for … and accurately, which ultimately cost the Town $7,955 in late fees and uncollected amounts. The Board did not … Comptroller’s duties and ensure that proper controls were in place over cash receipts and disbursements. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Higher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In academic year 2022-23, New York State public and private higher education institutions enrolled … enrollment at public institutions decreased in 2022-23 by almost 17 percent compared to 2018-19 and by 19.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… terminates when: You have less than five years of service credit and have not worked in covered public service for at … Online account . From your Account Homepage, go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area and click “Reinstate a Previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… adequate written IT policies for network user access, online banking, and breach notification. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Eligibility Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… September 11, 2001, and: Participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations for any period … starting from the Hudson River and Canal Street bearing east on Canal Street to Pike Street, continuing south on Pike …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/eligibility-requirementsGenesee County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-34)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, … nearly $403,000. Key Findings The Board adopted written cash receipts and disbursements policies in January 2017, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/04/07/genesee-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… increasing. While overtime costs have increased by a third since 2010, overall costs per passenger mile have been … authorities, ranking third in terms of total revenues and expenses. CDTA’s salaries and wages for the year … of Comptroller DiNapoli’s continuing efforts to strengthen government accountability, improve public access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to … in May totaled $918 million, or $437 million less than 2019. The sharp decline in revenues was widespread around the … sales tax revenue than they did during that same period in 2019. Table: Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayOpinion 92-19
… that the subdivider remains liable on his bond to pay for completing the streets (1977 Opns St Comp Nos. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… District Attorney Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed … degree, related to his diversion of federal and state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake … and he has now been held accountable for his actions.” “David Decker’s years of illegal conduct harmed local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that his latest audit of expenses submitted by publiclyfunded special education preschool program providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, New York State … nation. Over the past 20 years, 82 percent of the cost of benefit payments has been funded by investment returns. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companies