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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, municipalities with a fiscal year ending on Dec. 31 had their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … them and did not retain adequate supporting documentation to demonstrate that all purchases were for valid Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… was to assess Board compliance with training requirements and to review internal controls over procurement for the … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the towns of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial … reports. The Board did not review and approve claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to assist in safeguarding Department funds, such as policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… While the Treasurer provides financial reports at monthly meetings, they are not discussed. The President did not … the amount of funds that are collected at all fund-raising events. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Ausable Valley Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2018M-189)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 1,674 eligible services totaling $58,965 and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2018m-189Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… approve bills prior to payment. Ensure that tickets sold at each fund-raising event are properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, serves approximately 15,700 … Key Findings The District inappropriately paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish appropriate internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for … permit fees; code enforcement fees; utility receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsIRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
… that qualified pension plans, including the New York State and Local Retirement System, may use in calculating benefits. Section … earnings over $245,000 (effective April 1, 2011) in the State’s fiscal year (April 1st – March 31st). The amount is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/irs-pension-limitationPrivacy and Links Policy
… addresses or other personal information collected at our site. Pursuant to the Internet Security and Privacy Act, New … on types of users, to the different sections of our site. This helps us make our website more accessible and useful to visitors. Browsing If you browse through our site reading, printing, or downloading information, no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized … dogs, but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately euthanized, according to an audit … doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areOpinion 97-4
… Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of moneys to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's spouse) … Glen Cove may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide a benefit to a member of the Association solely by reason of the death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Opinion 2001-10
… action gave rise or origin to the claim that he or she approves the claim and that the service was actually rendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10Assertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … October 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission … whose needs have not been well met by more traditional mental health services. Currently, 78 ACT provider teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programSUNY Bulletin No. SU-254
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing Discretionary Lump Sum Payments Affected … Pay Period 18L, paychecks dated 12/27/2017 Payments for the Fall semester only may be made beginning in … Pay Period 18L, paychecks dated 12/27/2017 Payments for the Spring semester only may be made beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-254-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2017CUNY Bulletin No. CU-478
… Department of Civil Service Employee Benefits Helpline at (800) 833-4344 or (518) 457-5754 to obtain a statement … of Civil Service’s Employee Benefits Helpline at (800) 833-4344 or (518) 457-5754. Questions regarding coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-478-changes-taxation-imputed-incomeMission Statement and Performance Measures
… whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting … measures that it has established to show how well it is accomplishing its mission. These measures are organized … whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresSUNY Bulletin No. SU-338
… be employed for both the Fall and Spring semesters are due a lump sum payment of $462.48. Employees employed for the Fall or Spring semester only, are due a lump sum payment of $231.24. Eligible employees on Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-338-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2022