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DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… burden and will not be paid off until 2053. If ridership does not return that $500 million gap could grow and even double. After 2025, federal funding will have been used up, resulting in structural deficits of $2 … flexibility. As DiNapoli’s report notes, other cities have altered service to focus on riders that most rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… should be accurately and timely completed, and submitted for any personal services which include income earned while … states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the … These changes are intended to end any treaty benefits for a subsequent calendar year when the current Form 8233 has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… sales tax growth in 2022, reaching a higher rate than in any recent year after a decade of lower-than-average … (6.5%), after lagging in 2021. The city’s collections have shown strong year-over-year growth after rebounding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… private and sensitive information are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to … were not needed, which created additional entry points for someone to inappropriately access the network. Two of the … and found that the department employees were paid $194,514 for overtime that was not approved until up to 20 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… the high school graduation rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same … on their diploma. Endorsements demonstrate that students have met the academic and industry standards of the … the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 907
… Report) Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Publication 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and nonresident alien employees. To ensure this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/907-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-323
… December 20, 2007 Background Existing Action/Reason codes for the Action of PAY and Additional Pay earn codes were not … and several new Additional Pay earn codes begin with “C” for “CUNY” and are easily accessible in the PayServ drop down … new Action/Reason codes and/or Additional Pay earn codes for transactions effective 12/20/07. No changes will be made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-323-new-actionreason-codes-and-additional-pay-earn-codes-cunyDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during … impacted,” DiNapoli said. “An essential part of this year’s school reopening plans should be determining how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… information they can use to make financial decisions, a number do not,” DiNapoli said. “Failing to file for three or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… into search box. Click Search . Select correct Empl Rcd number for corresponding Job Record (if multiple records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of … Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … April 1, 2021 for Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective Dates The April 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… helps local governments to build roads, bridges, and schools and buy equipment,” DiNapoli said. “Too much debt can make it … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… economic impact of COVID-19 has produced dramatic drops in government revenue. State tax revenue in New York was down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent in June compared to last year. In Western New York, sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… Over the last decade, important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental … to fiscal constraints, the agency’s staffing levels have remained largely unchanged over the past decade, from … requested data. … Over the last decade important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growOpinion 91-12
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … fire company, at the fire company's expense, to provide any insurance protection which the village board deems … company purposes without approval of the municipality, we have stated that the conditions placed on the fund raising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 931
… Report) Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Publication 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and nonresident alien employees. To ensure this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/931-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-be-reportedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to be legitimate district purposes, when the treasurer does not maintain control of his electronic signature, there … is increased. Fifteen network users (41%) did not have signed forms acknowledging they received and reviewed … may be accessible to unauthorized users. Officials also have less assurance that, in the event of a disruption or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… traffic conditions and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also … intersections utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your local … property taxes and special assessments which are collected with taxes.) Ensure that the service provider complies with statutory requirements and that proper internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-process