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DiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… on 2017 income tax filings. New Yorkers can open an account and if they already have one can contribute and … year for every $1,000 invested in the plan. The maximum account balance was increased from $375,000 to $520,000 for … $1.2 billion for college-related expenses to Direct Plan account holders. The Advisor-Guided Plan offers age-based and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report … Wages), identifying employees who may need adjustments to their NYC reportable wages, is now available. NYS Tax and … the NYC reportable wage amount based on the employee’s home address in PayServ. Affected Employees All employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… Department of Health (DOH) are adequately ensuring that hotels and motels used for homeless and mixed-use temporary … report, of the more than 86,000 homeless people in New York State, almost 13,000 (15 percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of … Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our audit period was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsMedicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… Department appropriately set Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) premium rates. The audit covered the MLTC premium rates for … of future rates. The Department issues MMCOR instructions to guide MCOs on how to report medical costs and … does not provide a means for MCOs with unique corporate payment structures to properly report their costs in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-settingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1963
… Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandum dated October 20, 2021 authorizes the 2021 payment. Effective … payment is made in a separate check and there will be no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria … – Administration Extra Lag 12/08/2021 – Administration Lag 11/24/2021 – Institution Extra Lag 12/01/2021 – Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1963-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestCase Management
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case … needed to age safely at home and maintain their quality of life. DFTA reported over 39,000 seniors received case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1783
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Administrative Services Unit (ASU) – BU02 who meet the … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Administration Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/05/2019, … paychecks dated 12/11/2019. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 02 are eligible to receive CSEA ASU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1783-2019-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-represented-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1778
… of New York and the NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. provides for a uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1778-2019-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… clarifying how the Fund reviews companies’ preparedness for the transition to a low-carbon economy, and delineating … the Fund will generally vote against director nominees for failing to manage climate risks. Notably, the Fund voted for a slate of candidates put forward by activist investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonCounty of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects … community and taxpayers. Ensure that all PILOT billing and payments are made in accordance with agreements and consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Program and who do not direct their own investments. In order to comply with this Final Regulation, TIAA/CREF has … contributions to one of the four QDIA established in the DOL's Final Regulation. Effective immediately, the DOB must be entered in Personal Data for new employees who participate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… general fund budget totaled $234,950 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not properly developed its … budgets with these trends in mind. Throughout the fiscal year, the Board did not monitor budget performance or adjust … and expenditures. Monitor the budget throughout the year and amend budget lines before appropriations exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford, and located in Saratoga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five … financial activities. The Treasurer did not provide accounting information to their independent public accountant (accountant) in a timely manner. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is … were unable to determine if child care was only provided when the client was at work or school because DSS does not require individuals to submit work schedules. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure … maintain a running record of gallons dispensed on the fuel log. Reconcile the fuel log to inventory records. Any differences should be promptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Travel Advisory No. 2
… Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual Guidance : In accordance with the OSC Travel Manual an employee’s official station (i.e., usual … cases, the official station will be the employee’s tax home (i.e., the general area where an employee’s usual place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… to exceed the statutory limit of 4 percent. As of June 30, 2021, it was nearly $7.8 million (28 percent of the 2021-22 … exceeding the limit by more than $6.6 million or 24 percentage points. Maintained an unemployment insurance … not use the funds to pay related debt as required. As a result, the District was not transparent with taxpayers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 … the bookkeeper did not always enter all transactions in the computerized accounting system, adjusted bank balances … were approximately $997,800 less than cash balances in the Town’s computerized accounting records. The Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… 3 percentage points. Marcellus Central School District – Online Banking (Onondaga County) Officials segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions, but they did not strengthen … for all electronic transactions. Auditors found the online banking policy does not clearly indicate how online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0