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DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Clean drinking water is a precious resource that we should never take for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Suffolk County) Town officials need to improve the fuel inventory recordkeeping to help ensure fuel is safeguarded. The board did not enter into written … with any of the eight municipalities permitted to use town fuel. Additionally, the town highway department did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of Bemus Point, pleaded guilty to grand larceny … in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $254.1 Billion at End of First Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was … prudent management and long-term perspective.” The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $4.09 billion paid out during the quarter. Its audited value was $248.5 billion as of March 31, 2023, the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2541-billion-end-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through 6) or as many as eight. In some circumstances, such as creating a new … . ( Here is an example .) For more information, including how to submit a resolution, visit our Reporting Elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayHiring Members with the Enhanced Report – Enhanced Reporting
… NYSLRS Members or Retirees When hiring employees, it is important to ask the employee whether they are an existing … and they are: An existing NYSLRS member; or A retiree who is receiving a pension from one of the eight public … retirement systems in New York State. If your employee is an existing NYSLRS member, they will make mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/hiring-members-enhanced-reportXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Legislation provides that when a New York State Senator or Member of Assembly dies in Office, New York State will provide the beneficiary with a benefit equal to the remainder of the … Legislation provides that when a New York State Senator or Member of Assembly dies in Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsXI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… allocation should be identified. In situations where the contractor provides services funded by a variety of sources … fair share of allowable indirect costs. For example, if a contractor operates a program for a local government or … of indirect costs, those costs must be borne by the contractor and may not be allocated to the State.The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsXI.2.O Contracts with Not-for-Profit Organizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 7-A of the Executive Law requires, with certain exemptions 1 , that charitable organizations register with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). In addition, the Estates, … Article 7a of the Executive Law requires with certain exemptions that charitable organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2o-contracts-not-profit-organizationsHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District provides water to about 48,000 customers each year. A three-member … Hicksville Water District Competitive Quotations 2013M233 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … from our budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B2274 New York Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Village of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… duties or provide additional oversight as a compensating control, and did not properly plan or monitor the Village’s finances. The Board did not … as a means to mitigate the risks associated with the lack of segregation of duties. Document in the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… tenants and subsidies from HUD. Key Findings The Board does not audit claims and has not designated a claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsTown of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Coeymans is … The payroll clerk’s duties include making changes to salaries and wages but she is also capable of submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186CUNY Bulletin No. CU-697
… bulletin is to provide information on the processing of payroll deductions for the 2021 CUNY Charitable Campaign, … Employees All CUNY employees are affected. Effective Dates Payroll deductions for the 2021 CUNY Charitable Campaign will … one CUNY agency to another CUNY agency within the same payroll record. Questions Questions regarding the online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-697-2021-cuny-charitable-campaignCitizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… for the Village of Shortsville (Village) and Towns of Manchester, Hopewell and Farmington in Ontario County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operationsState University of New York Upstate Medical Center – Selected Travel Expenses
… initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/26/state-university-new-york-upstate-medical-center-selected-travel-expensesTown of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… the machine that she is currently working on and not to an offsite location or a removable hard drive. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… Objective The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper fee-for-service (FFS) … Department administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are enrolled in MLTC … The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plans