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DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… September all of which is new money. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $4.68 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1717
… resulting from a partial overpayment, as indicated by the AC230 check reversal, will be mailed to the employee’s preferred mailing address, as shown on the … a Person page in PayServ Also, checks exchanged to next-of-kin or the estate of a deceased employee will be mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1717-new-york-state-salary-exchange-and-reversal-checks-be-mailed-directlyEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… Key Findings District officials improperly made gifts and non-interest bearing loans of public moneys to … legal advisor about seeking reimbursement of previous gifts and loans made with public moneys. Take steps, as may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one … courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations Develop, or review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a … not maintain one or more pieces of required documentation in the files for 19 of these children, for whom the County … reports. Monitor and pursue delinquent loan payments in accordance with the MDLF Operations Manual. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68State 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-programDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the … all project approvals required by law. The collection and release of this information by the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… of our audit was to examine the Department’s operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … functions. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $45.2 million. The County Sheriff’s Department … Key Findings The County entered into an improper contract for security services with Watkins Glen International (WGI), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208SUNY Bulletin No. SU-188
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Earnings Code to be used for SUNY … housing is a taxable benefit to employees. Section 119 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code specifically excludes from gross income the value of the housing if the following three requirements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-188-new-earnings-code-employer-provided-housingAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) was established in 1973 and is governed by a Board of Directors which … of Aging and Veterans Affairs. There is no authority in General Municipal Law for an IDA to construct a building … the County and IDA. Ensure that there is a reliable plan in place to generate revenues for repayment of the bonds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… law and constitutional principles. Immigrants constitute 16% of the labor force, are more likely to be working, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationFire 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-1Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, … by management and ESDC officials. Key Recommendations How does the use of M/WBE firms as brokers for transactions … brokers be required to add value to a transaction and how could that value be quantified or measured? Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesOpinion 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-89-43Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… to the Medicaid claims processing system (eMedNY) for payment of deductibles and coinsurance. Prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by … were appropriate and processed in accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF Credit is intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its rights to approve reserves by a vote. The board also did not … they sought competition or properly used a valid exception to the competitive bidding requirements. Upper Jay Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… non-voting members. In 2011, the DIBID received $347,875 from special assessments on approximately 200 taxable parcels, generated an additional $176,901 from promotional events, and received $91,000 in government … supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices, or bills attached to the claims, taxpayers do not have any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… expenditures to unique vendors. The VMU will work with the New York State Business Unit to approve and establish a Special Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-id