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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… prior to receiving public support and that communities can recoup benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Agencies Bulletin No. 1562
… that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for fiscal year 2017-18 is 15% of member’s regular annual wages as per Tier 6 legislation. The overtime limit has remained at 15% since … Institution and Administration Paychecks for fiscal year 2017-18 Background In accordance with Chapter 18 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1562-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2017-18Opinion 93-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (fees for … or for certified copies of orders of adoption. This is in reply to your correspondence in which you requested our opinion … This is in reply to your correspondence in which you requested our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Opinion 96-4
… proceeds of the sale, may authorize the establishment of a trust account at a financial institution authorized to serve … the purchaser deposit the proceeds of the sale into the trust account. Alternatively, you ask whether the village may … limited by the Constitution and statutes" ( Marine Midland Trust Company v Village of Waverly , 42 Misc 2d 704, 248 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Opinion 96-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … prohibited interest in a contract for environmental review and planning services between the village and either the … deemed to have an interests in contracts between the firm and the village. Unless an exception applies, these interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are adequate to ensure that financial … to September 5, 2013. Background The Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Kiantone, in … from fundraising and other activities. The Department’s by-laws indicate that a Board of Directors consisting of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… 15, 2012 through December 13, 2016. Background New York State created the Advantage After School Program (Program) in … number of children expected to be served in the Program on any day during the year. OCFS administers the Program … sites serving about 17,000 children and youth across the State. State funding for the Program was $19.3 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… 30 percent of income. Agency Response In responding to our draft report, OMH officials disagreed with our conclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesFood Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… The Bronx is setting records for population, business and job growth, according to an economic report released today by … low unemployment in the borough, strong private-sector job growth numbers, and record levels of taxable business … Bronx are playing a major role in business expansion and job growth," said Donald C. Eversley, Executive Director of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Staten Island is setting population, business and employment records, … Island's future." "As the smallest of the five boroughs it is crucial that Staten Island is equipped with the data necessary to advocate for needed … Staten Island is setting population business and employment records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… major computer systems and networks that process, store, and transmit ePHI. Since 2003, all health care … and technical security over the systems that receive, store, process, transmit, and maintain ePHI. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… the Department of Motor Vehicles has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the … the Department has designed effective internal controls over these accounts to ensure that funds are properly … of Interest Office of Child and Family Services: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2013-S-52) Workers' Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period June 14, 2009 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend between $100 million and $150 … of this analysis, we selected seven State University of New York at Binghamton (University) employees for audit with … totaling $548,262 because the University, as allowed by New York State record retention policies, had purged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… in internet charges and take steps, as appropriate, to recoup the charges from the vendor or the employee. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel expenses to improve the HCR's ability to guard against fraud, waste, and abuse. Discontinue the … and Revenue Services to take any necessary corrective action related to the potential taxable status of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such … replenish E-ZPass accounts, while $11,059 was expended for car rental and other charges. Most of the Fleet Manager's … does not have an accurate means of verifying personal use mileage and therefore the accuracy of the imputed mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… one employee implicated the Internal Revenue Service "tax home" rules for 2009 and are taxable as income. As a result, … 2010 may also trigger the Internal Revenue Service "tax home" rules and may be taxable as income. If so, the travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees based primarily on high rental car expenses. One employee was selected because of … more than $15,000. For the third employee, we found that mileage reported on the rental car company receipt exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's executive agencies … by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expenses