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DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… a multi-billion-dollar shortfall in state tax revenues for the fiscal year despite the November numbers,” DiNapoli … “If leaders in Washington cannot reach agreement on help for state and local governments this week, it must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearInstitutes of Applied Human Dynamics – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual (Manual). The audit included all expenses claimed for the fiscal year 2012-13 and certain expenses for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background The … of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (Institutes) is a not-for-profit organization that provides full-day preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/31/institutes-applied-human-dynamics-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 94-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (purchase order system) TOWN LAW, §110: The town board, in its discretion, may require multiple signatures for all, … two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. There is no State statute which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 990
… eligibility as described below Background Pursuant to a side letter to the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of … Eligibility Criteria The PEF 2007-2011 contract includes a side letter stating that certain employees with Peace Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/990-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… fire safety of buildings) within their jurisdictions for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … plan and evacuation plan to be prepared and maintained for most buildings. The plans must be reviewed or updated at … that cities, counties, towns and villages are responsible for enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Opinion 89-43
… by an appointive office. Town Law, §174(2) provides for the election of a fire district treasurer for a term of three years. While the office of treasurer, … we note that Town Law, §176(2-a) sets forth a procedure for the conversion of the office of treasurer into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43State Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the April 2024 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: Employees in … (Earnings Code HZ2) Effective Dates: The increases to Hazard Duty Pay are effective as follows: Payroll Period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … district’s revenues fell short by an average of $740,000 in the general fund and $100,000 in the school lunch fund. Auditors also found that the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… and internal controls over the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012. … members. The Town’s 2011 and 2012 budgeted appropriations for all funds were approximately $10 million and $10.1 … that were deleted from the Court’s system; the reasons for the deletions were not documented. Further, 166 cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107NYSLRS Fact Sheet
… pension for new ERS retirees: $31,985 Tiers of membership Tier 1 joined before July 1, 1973 (0.1% of members) Tier 2 joined between July 1, 1973 and July 26, 1976 (0.1% of … January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2012 (4.1% of members) Tier 6 joined on or after April 1, 2012 (62.6% of members) PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/nyslrs-fact-sheetTaxes and Interest
… and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of five years from the date we receive the property. The interest rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims … we received it. We’re required by the federal government to report certain types of payments to the Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestLocation Service Providers
… strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds … and public outreach. There is no charge for processing claims or returning funds. If you are interested in becoming … on the ‘Claiming Property’ dropdown menu on the Office of Unclaimed Funds home page. You will need to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersLansingburgh Central School District – Purchasing (2017M-173)
… authorized and purchases were for appropriate District purposes for the period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background The Lansingburgh Central School District is located in Rensselaer County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/17/lansingburgh-central-school-district-purchasing-2017m-173Ossining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… and adequately managed the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through June 8, 2017. Background … 4,980 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $125.2 … Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Formulate a plan to use excess fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176Town of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk, as the … January 1, 2016 through July 19, 2017. Background The Town of Deerpark is located in Orange County. The Town, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Town of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2016 through August 17, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260Town of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… was to determine whether the Clerk properly accounted for fees (including sewer rents) and real property taxes for the period January 1, 2016 through May 16, 2017. … approximately $379,000 and the Town Clerk’s receipts for 2016 were approximately $13,800. Key Findings 149 clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207World Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you become … requirements and filing deadlines that must be met for these benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumptionSpecial Disability Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… officers may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you are permanently disabled because … you contracted HIV(where there may have been exposure to bodily fluids that may have involved the transmission of … lung disease, but passed a physical examination upon entry to firefighting service that did not reveal evidence of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/special-disability-benefitsClaryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … and part of the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Company reported approximately … reconciliations, bank statements and canceled check images for Board review. Ensure that all bills are approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53