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DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic put many New Yorkers out of work and forced the state to borrow heavily from the … and claims for UI benefits. From the fourth quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2020, regular state UI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1963
… Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance is supplemental taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1963-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Bennington – Financial Management (Wyoming County) … reserve funds to help finance future capital needs. Town of Cicero – Procurement (Onondaga County) Town officials … compensating controls. Auditors determined that the council did not adopt policies that address how compensatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Berlin , Dunham Public Library , Town of Galen , … Fire District , Town of Louisville , Town of Princetown and the Town of Virgil . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Berlin Dunham Public Library Town of Galen Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0VI.2.C Budget Journal Transactions – VI. Budgets
… within the various KK ledgers. There are three types of budget journals and each has its own unique purpose. … information, see Section 3.A – Budget Transfers Overview of this Chapter. OSC BSAO Budgets and Spending to maintain … information, see Section 3.A – Budget Transfers Overview of this Chapter. OSC BSAO Budgets and Spending to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2c-budget-journal-transactionsFare Collection
… and monthly travel within the specified zones shown on the ticket) and non-commutation (one-way, round-trip, and … travel to the limits of the zone or zones shown on the ticket). Peak fares are charged during business rush hours; … Rules and Regulations, riders must present a valid LIRR ticket or pass, or pay the applicable fare. Train Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1874
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2016-2023 Agreement, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1874-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-securityPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… in their considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. Standard Pacific, a California-based homebuilder, … to adopt more inclusive practices in seeking board candidates.” “Today’s announcement is good news for Monster … “By recognizing the importance of a truly diverse pool of candidates for its Board, Monster is one of a growing number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… appropriations from 2020-21 through 2022-23 by a total of $13.1 million and appropriated nearly $6.7 million of fund balance that was not needed or used. Adopted annual … implementing corrective action in a follow up examination. Of the 10 audit recommendations included in a 2022 audit, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… and minority-and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE), small business, and subcontracting goals. OGS selects … Law, State agencies are required to establish goals for MWBE participation in their contracts. Accordingly, … and construction management contracts contain specific MWBE utilization goals and related requirements. To count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of February 2025, of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To assess the extent of implementation as of February 2025 of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… is based on total annual gross income and family size. In general, an applicant’s income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s median family income. In New York City, this includes all of HUD’s NY Metro Fair … administered by NYCHA. Because HUD payments were delayed in February of 2025, NYCHA announced they will be withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, … and impact of economic development activities taking place in their own backyards." DiNapoli's report found the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsGermantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
District officials did not properly identify report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health DOH regulations3 We determined 63 of the 146 43 percent water outlets we identified that studen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… the Program The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent … claims auditor to determine whether the claim was a valid legal obligation, a proper charge against the District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Avon Central School District , Brighton Central School … did not adopt policies for password management, protection of personal, private and sensitive information, wireless … remote access, mobile devices, sanitation and disposal of electronic media, user accounts, access rights, data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Opinion 2008-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … under fire protection contract); (restrictions on use of money payable under fire protection contract); (submission … the village required to pay to the fire company any amount of the consideration paid to the village under the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Opinion 88-78
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for … for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) -- Police Department (abolishment of in village); (necessity of if village has justice court); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78Retirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… For police officers and paid firefighters working for New York State or any municipal employer in the State, … System (PFRS) is mandatory. Employers are responsible for enrolling new employees into PFRS when their employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membership