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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1355
… that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2014. Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1355-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… to help keep local officials and the public informed on the financial and demographic drivers of fiscal stress.” … villages, which predominantly have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The 2018 scores are the most recent round, which … spending, public authority financial data and information on over 160,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a report released … year-over-year increase at 6.8 percent, the strongest for the region since 2011. The North Country had the second … have typically been robust over the past several years. For the 57 counties outside of New York City, collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … did not maintain accurate accounting records and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four … balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to $30,487 as of fiscal-year end 2018. While budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Byron-Bergen … year, the district adopted a budget of $25,970,996 which is consistent with expenditures for the past three years. … act district with no fund balance to rely on, there is a risk that the decreasing revenue without a corresponding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1199
… that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2012. Legal Reference Per IRS Publication 15-B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1199-educational-assistance-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Sagaponack Common School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … did not adequately segregate online banking duties. In addition, officials did not ensure that authorized access … County) The bank reconciliations reviewed were prepared in a timely manner and most were accurate. Auditors, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $1.3 million. In addition, the district's reserve funds are generally not being used and the retirement, repair … has accumulated excessive balances in several reserve funds. Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District, Village of Deposit , Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections , Orleans County Soil and Water … Village of Deposit – Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (Delaware County) The board did not ensure all disbursements were approved before payment or for proper purposes. In addition, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) Two commissioners purchased vacation packages for a conference in Florida and charged an additional $1,095 for meals even though they received meal per diem allowances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… Purpose To advise agencies that the use of fixed amounts or percentages for tax withholdings that are entered into … taxes into PayServ, usually based on an invalid Form W-4 and/or Form IT-2104 that has been submitted by an … use to figure your withholding. Whether to withhold at the single rate or at the lower married rate. How many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… total cost of overtime as a percentage of gross payroll rose slightly from 3.9 percent to 4.3 percent in the first … $640 million. Last year, overtime at state agencies rose to a record $611 million, up nearly 16 percent over … of overtime worked. However, total overtime hours also rose for many agencies. The four agencies identified below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the … are official duties of the position. Regulation now states that the employer determines whether activities listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… for governmental and financial oversight of state agencies public authorities loca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, but money from less … reason for the decline in contributors may be the large increase in the number of check-offs; taxpayers are now … with reporting requirements to provide greater clarity on how funds are being spent and why spending from many funds is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… state an opportunity to accelerate universal deployment of the highest-speed connections in every corner of the state, according to a new analysis released by State … available to New Yorkers,” DiNapoli said. “Many parts of the state still lack the infrastructure to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… for the Appropriation Movement Authority Quick Guide (How to reappropriate column) for further guidance. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… and retained outside counsel, and then failed to seek reimbursement for more than $7,500 in payments to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) ensured that … which may hire a managing agent to handle day-to-day affairs. Under the Rules of the City of New York (Rules), at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 totaled $82.4 billion — $3 billion higher … and use taxes, which include sales tax receipts, totaled $16.1 billion, falling short of prior year totals by $1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projections