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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal … York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in his career and served the people of New York with great integrity and great skill. He held a deep respect for the Office of the State Comptroller. I valued his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… park and recreation, or building permit fees. Invoices for payment of sludge fees were not always billed to customers. … were accounted for. Procedures for the collection and payment of delinquent taxes are not in compliance with the Law. City officials did not adopt a comprehensive IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… legislative package addressing gun control: "Gun violence in our nation has gotten worse and hurts too many families. From a grocery store in Buffalo to an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, this scourge knows no geographic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlVillage of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… Key Findings The water and sewer infrastructure are in disrepair and the Board did not develop a comprehensive, … capital plan to address needed repairs. We estimate that, for residents with both water and sewer services, rates would … $320 per year to about $950 per year to finance new debt for infrastructure repairs and continuing operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the village, State … My thanks to District Attorney Mills and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this … operating in conjunction with the New York State Police, for their hard work to bring this fraud to light,” said Mills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageState Agencies Bulletin No. 857
… PEF or GOER Tax Rules Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of … paid from an unqualified program are fully taxable. Most New York State programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/857-educational-assistance-benefitsMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … Background The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire … approximately 25 active members. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not … district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key … Appendix B includes OSC’s comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response. … Determine whether the City of Glen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the SAVE … to develop district-wide safety plans (District Plans) and building-level emergency response plans (School Safety … Department) Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and the DOE Chancellor’s Regulation A-414 (City Regulations) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… funding, respectively, with the remainder from federal funds. As of 2014, there were nearly 1.55 million adults aged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… agencies that the use of fixed amounts or percentages for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not … or percentage. Agencies have entered the fixed amounts for Federal, State or local withholding taxes into PayServ, … Agencies must not initiate new fixed tax transactions for employees. For employees who have a fixed tax entry, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingOpinion 99-12
… to extend) TOWN LAW, §§206, 206-a: Subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements, a town, in … and future extensions. Similarly, subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements, a town, in … Pursuant to Town Law, §202(5), the debt service costs for each extension are charged only against the benefited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 693
… Refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 691 , dated January 4, 2007, for information on this report. Questions Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statementsOpinion 96-16
… county of all the property and facilities of a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in … county of all the property and facilities of a town water district pursuant to Town Law, §198(12). You ask whether the … provides that the governing board of a town improvement district may sell all or any part of the property and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Lyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… goods and services and audited and approved claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure goods and services were procured in accordance … not ensure claims were properly audited and approved prior to payment. District officials did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at other State or New York City … 1, 2009 through December 7, 2011. Background OCFS' mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are … 1, 2009 through July 25, 2012. Background OMH's mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… is working towards, this could result in even better news for riders as substantial cuts could be put off until 2024. … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From COVID-19 One year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s … available for a 30-year term with payments deferred for one year. The Paycheck Protection Program provides small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign in the 2024 calendar … is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll processing on a statewide level. SEFA Campaign … Campaign (FCC) Code, which appears on the SEFA Pledge and Payroll Deduction Authorization card, must be used as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaign