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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… supersedes Payroll Bulletins 1676 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment deduction amounts, or in … the employee’s garnishment has been satisfied. Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated January 2, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative which is focusing … their rainy day funds are limited. While this combination of factors has forced school districts to tighten their … facing school districts and how we balance the impact of fiscal stress against efforts to hold down property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, … is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… in 2014 suffered the slowest annual growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today … percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-291
… Background Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-291-december-2019-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 145,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budgeting practices and Board oversight … were not actually reduced at the levels represented to taxpayers in the adopted budgets. The Board also has not … updated or enforced adequate financial-related policies to ensure Town resources are protected. The financial duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Pine Valley Central School District –Financial Management and Procurement (2014M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial management and procurement … accumulated in excess of $2.4 million that should be used to benefit taxpayers by paying off debt, financing one-time … do not address oversight of the procurement process to ensure compliance. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-and-procurementMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… primary means of transportation between Long Island and New York City. Therefore, the LIRR must be prepared to operate as … 2022–23). Another 11 pieces of equipment were missing records for at least one winter season. The WSOP states that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingOpinion 96-13
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Service Award Programs (simultaneous participation … in service award program and retirement system) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §150; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, art. 11-AA; … retirement allowance if a retired member returns to active public service and is thereby eligible for membership in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthOpinion 91-39
… §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a town employee, upon retiring from both positions, may be re-appointed as a trustee without diminution of his or her retirement allowance, subject to the income limitation imposed by Retirement and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B22-6-10)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/18/city-newburgh-budget-review-b22-6-10Opinion 92-52
… investment with public authorities) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §§1197-e(22), 1197-j: The Water Authority of Great Neck … by title 8-B of article 5 of the Public Authorities Law (§1197-a et seq .). Section 1197-d(1) provides that the … investment of monies of the Authority, Public Authorities Law, §1197-j provides that: All monies of the authority from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 92-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … by the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York). As to the particular nature of interference which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Overlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… fire) purposes. Rates per $1000 of both assessed value and full value are presented, and aggregate rates are provided to … convey the full tax burden within each municipality. Full value tax rates enable the user to compare tax rates across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… promote the health, productivity, and well-being of all New Yorkers. The Department’s vision is that New Yorkers will be the healthiest people in the world. … the increasing incidence and prevalence of obesity in the State. During State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1007
… check. Agencies should encourage employees to participate in direct deposit by promoting its many benefits, including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1007-change-bank-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… testing requirements. Although the city maintains a master list of 226 properties with elevators and related equipment, the list is incomplete and inaccurate. Auditors found 75 of 85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2024-25 tentative budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b24-6-1