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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… affected. Background Due to the Governor’s New York State on PAUSE Initiative, the New York State Department of … with 100% direct deposit, may still receive a paper check. For example, an employee that has a net pay of $150.01 and … direct deposit is set up in PayServ as two accounts for 50% each, the employee will receive $75.00 in each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District , … , Syracuse City School District and the Your Home Public Library . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Our audit did not include a review of compliance issues for schools operating within New York City. The audit covered … May 18, 2016. Background The Department is responsible for overseeing school fire safety and for ensuring schools … to easily access, analyze, and generate management reports on relevant inspection information for all schools. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor … Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant … in the agricultural or fishing industries. Annually, about 5,400 migrant children receive program services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programOversight of Private Career Schools
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department's … provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers the period January 1, … totaling $9.3 million. Key Findings The Bureau has not provided adequate oversight of private career schools in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… all nine users had access to all of the financial modules in the system and a user could make unauthorized changes to … condition or safeguard district assets, resulting in a 36-month operational deficit totaling $676,389. As a … repaired or whether the cost of the parts were recovered from the vehicle owners. Town of Hempstead – Vehicles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 90-53
… opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants (authority to contract out functions of village assessor); (authority to contract out functions of village building inspector); (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53New York Youth Jobs Program
… of Labor (Labor) is ensuring that employers meet New York Youth Jobs Program (Program) eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programOpinion 89-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - Conferences … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public library, in accordance with subdivision 6 of section 77-b of the … shall deduct the amount of the unreturned excess advance from the salary or other money owned the officer or employee. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… The report also showed that downstate regions accounted for 57 percent of the total net jobs gained through IDA … of the statewide total. IDAs in upstate regions accounted for 43 percent of the total net jobs gained. "IDA projects … To read the Annual Performance Report on New York State’s Industrial Development Agencies, go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsState Agencies Bulletin No. 964
… Fund which resulted in a decrease in the reported wages and Social Security and Medicare taxes Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Previously, refunds of Social Security and Medicare taxes were remitted to employees as soon as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/964-procedure-change-prior-year-ssmed-tax-refundsOversight of Complaint Activity
… 65 and 66, the Commission has the authority to set rates for, and ensure that safe and adequate service is provided … gas and liquid petroleum pipelines, and provides oversight on the cable industry and telecommunications service. The … of Public Service (Department) is the operating agency for the Commission. The primary mission of the Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… outpaced annual growth rates of 3.3 percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011, as well as the 15-year annual average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome … way for local governments and is generally a more volatile source of revenue.” DiNapoli’s report noted growth in county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… of Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the … period April 1, 2012 through June 16, 2015. Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… claims were independently reviewed and approved prior to payment. The board did not appoint someone to audit claims and did not develop and … of these properties were underbilled a total of $6,350. While 16 organizations were billed for garbage services they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Investing in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: Compliance … authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are 3 and 4 years … of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (2020-S-56) Since 1996, the Westchester County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Opinion 89-63
… in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring … -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used equipment from private entity) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A … municipality may purchase surplus or second-hand equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or provide documentation that competition was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The district may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United States General Service … handled or made reasonable efforts to collect payment on 12 pending traffic tickets (30 percent) of 40 tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2