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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… last year and $315.7 million below projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. Offsetting that, business tax collections are … percent from a year earlier. The drop was primarily due to the personal income tax (down $1.5 billion or 11.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… on four systems containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate records of those … including: Maintaining and regularly reviewing user lists for each application; Developing and maintaining an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… You must provide your employees workers’ compensation coverage as a mandatory … Workers' Compensation Law Seek Competition Review vendor and self-insured options and costs at regular intervals. If your experience rating and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… OSC Actions OSC sent the 2007 employee W-2 file to SSA for comparison with SSA’s database using the SSA Enumeration … a copy of each letter and any responses from the employee for four (4) calendar years. If the Social Security … Internal Revenue Service. Follow existing OSC procedures for the issuance of corrected W-2s. If the employee believes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Ontario , Town of Preston and Town of Thompson . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … record, disburse, reconcile and report court money in a timely manner. Because the justices did not provide … to be maintained and the reserves to be funded and used. In addition, the board did not create comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being … County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire official bet she wouldn't be caught as she gambled away public money … District Attorney's Office." Wharton is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftUnderstanding the Audit Process
… The Audit Process at a Glance Opening Conference: Audit team and auditee officials discuss the audit. Preliminary Audit Survey: Audit team gains an initial understanding of organizational and … refine the audit objective(s). Fieldwork Phase: Audit team examines the organizational and program information in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… hazards. The code specifies that elevators be inspected at intervals not to exceed six months by certified elevator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today awarded three series of New York State General Obligation Bonds totaling $214,035,000 … Fargo Bank, National Association with a true interest cost bid of 2.103999 percent; Series 2018B Taxable Bonds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-saleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … did not have sufficient controls over cash collected for fundraising events to ensure that the money was … of overtime, modifying time records and the process for charging leave accruals. Newfield Fire Company – Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-5
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … -- Powers and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village … road leading from a village street into property of a not-for-profit corporation, with the costs assessed against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village … prior town justice did not accurately record and report money to the Justice Court Fund in a timely manner. … monthly bank reconciliations, properly account for bail money held by the court or accurately report fines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… bank reconciliations to ensure that all moneys collected are properly safeguarded and recorded, and that deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding the agreement announced today on New York City’s adopted … the $4.5 billion set aside in the RHBT, would represent about 8% of projected total spending in FY 2023. “Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Report 2017-S-55 ). About the Program The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling approximately $4 million from the college’s bank account prior to audit. Auditors also determined that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the … outliers in our planning analysis, including 17 employees with outliers in lodging, meals, rental cars, air fare, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) that created two new emergency paid leave requirements: the Emergency Paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same period in 2020, making it the fifth consecutive month that … governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percent