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DiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… “New York state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors … workers.” Shorefront Mental Health Board provides support for treatment and transition programs of the South Beach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesSupplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… and focused on payments to senior management employees for their performance during calendar years 2012 through … area. Guidance regarding performance incentive programs for public authorities has been developed through the … certain performance criteria. WCHCC reports various salary and compensation data through the Public Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employeesHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Email: PrivacyOfficer@osc.ny.gov Proof of Identity Proof of identity (e.g., notarized … Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Email: PrivacyAppealsOfficer@osc.ny.gov The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-280
… will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2019 Form … will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2019 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from a position in Bargaining Unit SK or SD at any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-280-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. However, the … contact information of the individual(s) responsible for the care of the honey bees, and whether they intend to … to meet its responsibility to certify nucs and queens for sale and to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for Medicaid are assigned a Client Identification Number … enrollments of deceased individuals and continued coverage for individuals who died after enrollment; multiple CINs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer did not file annual financial … timecards. Village of Canisteo – Clerk Treasurers’ Records and Reports (Steuben County) The former Clerk-Treasurer did … to properly monitor the Village’s financial condition and operations. The former and current Clerk-Treasurer did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… of local facilities. The commission is also responsible for responding timely to inmate complaints and grievances, … are resolved and how long they have been in process. For state Department of Correction and Community Supervision … Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS correctional facilities, such as incidents, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation in New York City, … passengers per day. Maintaining safety and cleanliness for the daily riders who use its 472 subway stations is one … mandatory weekly station inspections and daily inspections for the top 25 slips, trips, and falls in subway stations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOpinion 2002-3
… dock district is established, the town board may contract for the construction of a public dock and may acquire such real property as the board may deem necessary for the construction and maintenance of the dock and its approaches. The board also may provide for the maintenance of the dock and establish rules for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… controls required of municipal governments, it’s difficult for taxpayers to know how effective they are. My audits have … by these entities, sometimes leaving taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars in inappropriate costs.” Local … authorities. About 279 local authorities are private not-for-profits most of which are local development corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1343
… same data across both PayServ and the SFS system, allowing for easier reconciliation of payroll charges. Effective … the chartfields that are used in SFS today. Validations for valid chartfield combinations will be performed more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1343-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialOpinion 92-27
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Payroll Deductions (for charitable contributions) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES … donation by assigning his or her right to receive salary to the charitable organization. A local government … You state that a city council member wishes to donate his salary to a charitable organization. To implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… from 2014 through 2016. District officials paid $15,747 for 635 hours of leave benefits that were not authorized by … Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or … reducing property taxes. Adopt reasonable budget estimates for appropriations. Establish leave benefits by an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsDunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through May 25, 2017. Background … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled more than $40 million. … and reasonable. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, reducing District property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122Town of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… action to maintain a reasonable amount of fund balance for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … of approximately 15,000. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $7.6 million. Key Findings The … financial and capital plan. Fund balances are excessive for the part-town general fund, sewer fund and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… the Southside Municipal Center (SMC). After an adjustment for the stated value of rent, we estimate the sale price was … former fire hall, senior center and a residential building for $586,000. The Town estimates it will take $3 million to $4 million to renovate the building for use as a new Town hall. Key Recommendations Use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Town of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to February 1, 2013. … and timing of deposits and the recording and accounting for the Court’s moneys. However, we found that: The Justices … bank reconciliations and analyses of Court liabilities for comparison with available cash. Use a formal review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… OSC has established a new deduction code to be used for voluntary participation in a life insurance program … Code 539. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations and/or changes on a biweekly basis. Agency update is not available for this deduction. Questions To obtain authorization forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkSir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2015M-004)
… financial activity was recorded and reported accurately for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that contracts with the Town of … by the members of the Company. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $99,000. Key Findings Neither the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/01/sir-william-johnson-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal