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State 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-treatyFinancial Condition and Outlook
… Purpose To determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of … fiscal environment; the failure to take timely actions to address emergency health care issues impacting the Brooklyn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The … to ensure all collections were accurately accounted for and discrepancies could be properly identified. As a … report in November 2018 identifying certain opportunities for improvement related to the collection of season passes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… Topping the list are the agency’s responsibilities for implementing the state’s sweeping legislation to address … annual capital spending rose by $342.9 million to pay for land acquisition, water infrastructure and other … But spending from state operating funds, which pays for most of the agency’s regulatory and environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… which amounts to an average of $10,914 in debt for each student. Annual debt service costs for schools are partially … School District in Otsego County had the highest debt per student at $57,410. Counties accounted for $13.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For every dollar New York generates in tax receipts it … percent or $227 billion of total federal spending examined for the analysis. On a per capita basis, federal tax revenues … who receive Social Security, Medicare, benefits for veterans and retired federal employees, and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… reopening plans should be determining how to compensate for the learning losses students suffered and to ensure they … During the COVID-19 crisis, programs and services for students with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt … in-person instruction (6%) than the statewide average for all students (7%). While all students faced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the highway fund. The board adopted budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected … the general fund incurred operating surpluses each year for a combined total of $378,991. Therefore, appropriated … used as intended. In addition, unrestricted fund balance for the general and highway funds exceeded the maximum …
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)
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of approximately 6,300 miles … maintenance of traffic control devices. DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections with … Management Center (TMC) is a 24/7 operation responsible for citywide traffic management, incident response, traffic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with the … (NYC311). Complaints are automatically forwarded to HPD for response. HPD considers a HHW complaint addressed if, … of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. The audit also found that HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… by your local government must: comply with Article 3 of New York State Technology Law and related regulations; … accept credit card or other electronic payments using a New York State contract, such as the Electronic Value … fees, parking passes and utility payments. Resources New York State Office of General Services: Electronic Value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality … The process to request a direct deposit reversal will not change as a result of this new functionality. Please note, … they enroll in direct deposit via NYSPO. If they wish to change their opt in/opt out options, they will need to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityElectronic Reporting
… be accepted by our new system, when we convert in July 2025. NAUPA National Association of Unclaimed Property … Report Methods for more details. Excel – expires June 30, 2025 Complete your report in an Excel spreadsheet by using … will no longer be available or accepted after June 30, 2025. Excel File Format Guidelines Excel Template for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… Key Findings County officials: Did not seek competition for aggregate purchases from nine vendors totaling … Consider the aggregate amount to be expended for the same or similar type of goods or services when … competitive bidding is required and develop procedures for procuring professional services. Ensure all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… made. Still, there is much work to be done. The challenge for the state is to align spending with revenue while still … needs of New Yorkers and local communities. Funding for these initiatives is contingent on the strength of the economy and federal assistance. Governor Cuomo’s call for comprehensive campaign finance reform and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … Key Findings The IDA had provisions to reduce assistance for businesses that did not meet their goals but did not do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSouth 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-benefitsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through March 17, 2014. … Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in Cayuga … fire protection services to its residents. Disbursements for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary insurance Deduction Code 539 , Allstate Life of New York. Background At the request of the Unified Court System, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… Guidance: This advisory is to inform Business Units of new guidelines for referencing a Master Contract ID on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contracts