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DiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… proposal pending at eight other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc.; Express Scripts Holding Co.; Johnson & Johnson; NextEra Energy Inc.; Nisource Inc.; The Travelers Companies Inc.; Western Union Co.; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… In-State Program has generated solid investment returns for the state pension fund and has supported thousands of … has $490 million available to invest and is always looking for opportunities that meet the Fund's standards of risk and … return. Since 2000, the program has achieved solid returns for the Fund, returning $863 million on $583 million invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… also found the board approved reimbursements to employees for medical benefit claims without ensuring they had adequate … (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a 19-month period. Auditors found county officials did … and expenditure projections in the town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are not reasonable. Auditors’ review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … sales. Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation … sales. Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, town officials were only able to account for 12,571 gallons (29 percent) of fuel valued at $23,325 out … to document employee IT security duties, provide guidance for using portable devices or require monitoring of networked … maintained. As a result, six employees were paid for 110.5 hours of leave time to which they were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Had officials invested available funds in a … years, auditors estimate the total 2020-21 collections for water and sewer revenue will be approximately $1.94 … which is approximately $190,000 less than budgeted for water revenues and approximately $290,000 less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The revenue news for New York was positive for the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “However, economic … headwinds are increasing, and may alter the trajectory for the remainder of the fiscal year. Bolstering rainy day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter. “Local sales tax collections in the first … or $79.4 million, increase in collections, accounting for nearly all statewide growth. The city’s first quarter … represented over 45% of total statewide collections for the first time since 2019, after having dipped to 41%, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… or false SSN/TIN . Agencies may incur penalties for failure to enter an employee’s correct government issued SSN/TIN or for entering a number that is not government issued into the … members (if applicable), and store retirement information for your employees. Entering anything other than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… unsupported grade changes to a lack of policy guidance. For example, at the end of each semester, the number of grade … systems. The districts typically lacked proper policies for adding system users, establishing users’ access rights, … new policies that outline procedures and requirements for making grade changes in both current and previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Program: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a … whether pharmacy claims totaling approximately $15 million for prescription drugs ordered by the doctor were all … Transportation Authority: Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (2014-F-10) An initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… York State and Local Employees Retirement System intended for his mother, Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in … you pay it back. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his prosecution of this case and others through our … York pension fund cannot serve as a personal piggy bank for those looking to scam the system,” said Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftOpinion 91-12
… Law, §204-a belong to the fire company to be used for the lawful purposes of the fire company. You ask whether … engage in certain "fund raising activities" (see also, Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402[e][4]). For purposes of section 204-a, the term "fire company" is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. Kathy Hochul and state leaders should think strategically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… DiNapoli said. “Too much debt can make it difficult for a community to adjust if a recession hits or can limit … 40 percent, which amounts to an average of $10,914 in debt for each student. Annual debt service costs for schools are partially reimbursed through state building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… should be accurately and timely completed, and submitted for any personal services which include income earned while … states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the … These changes are intended to end any treaty benefits for a subsequent calendar year when the current Form 8233 has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… contains correct and current bank account information for all NYS employees enrolled in direct deposit. In an … opt in/opt out option. See the Go Paperless Job Aid for more information. Effective Dates: This functionality … deposit. Such employees may, however, submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityElevator Safety
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … and the Rules of the City of New York. DOB is responsible for enforcing these codes and rules. DOB inspects some … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for the inspection and testing of its elevators. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyControls Over Equipment
… Corporation (H+H) has established adequate controls over equipment. Our audit scope covered the period July 1, 2016 … H+H’s capital assets include land, buildings, and equipment. As of June 30, 2017, H+H reported $8.4 billion in … of which about $3.5 billion included medical and office equipment. During the year ended June 30, 2017, H+H purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipment