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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillSUNY Bulletin No. SU-279
… Purpose To explain the OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary Calculation Affected … the Leap Year Factor of .038251 effective 09/01/2019 for CAL and CYF employees. Effective Date(s) Effective … 09/18/2019 OSC Actions Job Data After payroll processing for Pay Period 11L is completed, OSC will insert a row on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-279-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2019-2020-sunySUNY Bulletin No. SU-345
… calculation is changed to calculate the biweekly payment based on 366 days in that fiscal year. Since the fiscal year … Job Data page will reflect the correct salary calculation based on the effective date. After the leap year calculation … Pay page will reflect the appropriate salary calculation based on the effective date. After the Leap Year Calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-345-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024-sunyDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… in prior investigations relating to that child, the PIP only applies on a case-by-case basis and fails to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… the refund to the date the funds are returned to the U.S. Treasury or offset against program disbursements. In order to … return all refunds, immediately upon receipt, to the State Treasury for credit to the appropriate federal funds … that immediately remit original refund checks to the State Treasury pursuant to state statute will not have to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsState Police Bulletin No. SP-226
… processing of the April 2022 Salary Increases for NYSPIA and provide instructions for payments not processed … implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for 2% General Salary increase for … April 1, 2022 for Investigators, Senior Investigators and Investigator Specialists in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-226-april-1-2022-2-salary-increase-state-police-employees-represented-newNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… taxes paid to Washington and federal spending received. Only the neighboring states of New Jersey (-$2,792) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements. “While the vast … three filing requirements highlighted in the report are: Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) which are required from all … are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateOpinion 93-30
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … custody of the county sheriff, is a charge of the village or the county. With certain exceptions, Correction Law, … provides transportation because the sheriff is unable or unwilling to do so, it is also well-established that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Assertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … October 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission … whose needs have not been well met by more traditional mental health services. Currently, 78 ACT provider teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… (Transit). Transit operates the subways in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Transit also … to states, localities, and public authorities in a time of fiscal distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use … funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, waste, and abuse. In addition, the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsVIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… transfer moves monies from one fund to another by charging an appropriation containing specific legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 3.2 Percent in the First Quarter of 2025
All of the state’s 10 regions saw year-over-year growth in first quarter collections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2025-sales-tax-first-quarter.pdfReal Estate Portfolio
… the New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, determined the need to either hold or … not update the information systems used to account for its real estate inventory timely. In addition, NYPA has not been … of real property. NYPA does not regularly review its real estate portfolio to identify properties it no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report NTAX702 (NYC Reportable Wages), identifying employees who may need … of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W2 for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… $1.5 billion, an increase of $135.3 million (10.1 percent) from SFY 2021-22, with local assistance spending growing 33 … This increase is accounted for by additional spending from federal clean water funding provided by the federal … 31 in the previous year and 16 FTE positions below levels from March 31, 2012. Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureNyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures on penalty assessment, delinquent notices and collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/11/20/nyack-parking-authority-parking-ticket-operations-2020m-94New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… lifeline for households all across New York. But the flow of support to the unemployed is scheduled to slow … year on April 1 facing significant concerns about cash flow during the first quarter and potentially later in the … through short-term personal income tax notes for cash flow needs. While the notes can be converted to long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Addison – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (Steuben County) The Supervisor did not adequately fulfill his fiscal … elected town clerk and justice. Village of Atlantic Beach – Cash Disbursement (Nassau County) The board did not … that were inadequately supported. Village of Atlantic Beach – Payroll (Nassau County) Although department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… treatment are referred to the nearest OASAS outpatient program and to Gamblers Anonymous. Key Findings OASAS has not … 40 do not have an OASAS problem gambling treatment program; for some areas, the nearest OASAS treatment program is more than one county away – and the distance may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-program