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DiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v. DiNapoli, which reaffirmed his … agreed. In an earlier review of the records of South Island, the Comptroller determined that the two … future waivers of Empire plan member's co-payments. South Island and one of the non-participating doctors challenged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Reports Trump Administration Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement
… still reigns. The transition to a lower carbon future is underway; it is inevitable; and it is the direction the rest of the world is headed. If news …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-reports-trump-administration-will-withdraw-paris-agreementState Agencies Bulletin No. 921
… Purpose OSC requests agencies update the Position Location code for employees working within the Metropolitan … OSC have accurate and up-to-date information on the work location of all employees. OSC Actions OSC will determine … payments thereafter. Information about employees’ work location for each pay period since March 2009 is essential to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/921-metropolitan-commuter-transportation-mobility-taxThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) were not … 4 For purposes of this report, New York City data for 2023 made available by the NYPD on the NYC OpenData portal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateOpinion 91-17
… supplies and services. The term "municipal hospital" is not defined in General Municipal Law, §103(8). This … applies to Public Health Law, §2803-a, that definition is also applicable to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 … pain, injury, deformity or physical condition .... There is no authority for a municipality to make purchases for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… evaluating the answers. For example, one of the questions is, “Were all computer users provided IT security training?” The question is followed by a prompt to record the date(s) of training and … For example, if an up-to-date list of computer hardware is maintained, you could obtain a copy of the inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… in unlawful pension payments. “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an attempt to scam the pension system of over … allegedly supplied the retirement system with forged documents. These documents were ostensibly from the New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… was not provided to all employees or any board members. Of the 120 total individuals tested (115 selected employees … not available for the district’s use Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology … and properly audited prior to payment, certain purchases of goods and services auditors reviewed lacked necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1951
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Services BU03 Institutional Services BU04 Division of Military & Naval Affairs BU47 Professional, Scientific & … contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1951-2021-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… financial plan projects a surplus of nearly $3.7 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, resulting from … resources to the New York City Housing Authority for emergency repairs; and The city’s financial plan assumes … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is in better financial condition thanks to its own efforts … the MTA’s financial outlook. Additionally, the MTA is making progress toward its goal of finding $1.5 billion in … than revenues. The authority’s most immediate challenge is funding its next capital program without putting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseOpinion 90-12
… , if an order directing payment by the county treasurer is made by the court, the copy of the order to be delivered … however, provides: Where a certified copy of a paper is required by law, an attorney admitted to practice in the … forth below, we believe that an attorney-certified copy is not permitted. CPLR 2105 clearly authorizes an attorney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 1960
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the 2021 calendar year-end … W-2 reporting on any excess amounts paid. “Excess amount” is the portion that is greater than the applicable Federal rate and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1960-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… Town of Hornellsville (Town) officials properly distribute foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period … Town of Hornellsville Town officials properly distribute foreign fire insurance FFI tax proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … claims auditing policy contains provisions related to the appointment and duties of the claims auditor, the … acceptable-use policies are inadequate because they do not detail practices for enforcement, such as monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in real property taxes were not collected. New York Racing Association (NYRA): Capital Program Revenue and Expenses … progress in addressing the issues identified. New York Racing Association: Financial Condition and Selected Expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… on all of its climate-related shareholder proposals. “A low-carbon economy is becoming a reality with more and more … recognizing the need to adapt their businesses and address the financial risks posed by climate change,” … In 2020, the Fund enhanced its Proxy Voting Guidelines by adding criteria clarifying how the Fund reviews companies’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Village of Fleischmanns , Village of Old Westbury , Town of Orangetown , Town of Portland , Rockville Centre Housing Authority , Village of Southampton , Westchester Community College and the City of … audits of Village of Fleischmanns Village of Old Westbury Town of Orangetown Town of Portland Rockville Centre Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… for the use of federal relief funds. The full op-ed is below: What Are New Yorkers Getting From Federal Covid … net tax-dollar losers. But the extraordinary federal aid is temporary and should be targeted for programs that … My office's ability to shed light on the use of the funds is limited, however. Money has gone out slowly for some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessState Agencies Bulletin No. 1892
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS (Internal Revenue … tax on the wages of nonresident alien (NRA) employees is subject to an additional withholding amount that is added to NRA employees’ wages for calculating Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1892-summary-tax-related-changes-2021