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Department of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… on the overpayments identified, DOL assessed $1,852,169 in penalties to claimants who made false statements or representations to obtain benefits to … not entitled. We also worked with DOL to offset $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Copenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s … The Copenhagen Fire Department is located in the Town of Denmark, Lewis County. The Department, which contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Interoperable Communications Grants (Report 2016-S-90 ). Background Our initial audit report, issued on July 18, … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followOpinion 91-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … requires a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is … 282 App Div 1008, 125 NYS2d 672, affd 307 NY 770; Drahos v Village of Johnson City , 80 AD2d 106, 438 NYS2d 394; Matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Unclaimed Funds Survey - Feedback Received
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-report-afr-modernization-project/contact-us-message-receivedOpinion 99-15
… LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authorizing tax exemption) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Exemptions (authority … AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Financing of (authority to provide real property tax exemptions when property not served by … to village residents solely because those residents are not served by the village water or sewer systems. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 88-42
… of (adjustment by county of erroneous payments to other municipalities) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Setoff (right of county to recoup erroneous sales tax allocations to other … to towns and villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax Law, §1262. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Opinion 95-11
… the intent of the framers is to be first sought in the words and language employed and, if the words plainly and clearly express the sense of the framers, … effect should be given to all the statutory language, and words are not to be rejected as superfluous when they may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11DiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… to establish robust DEI policies and practices can result in reputational damage, the loss of talent, and stunted … to more informed decision-making and a competitive edge in an evolving global marketplace. To that end, DiNapoli is … their efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workforces. The proposals ask for a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left … to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of taxpayers leaving remained one-third greater than the … The report examines PIT filings for the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 and follows up on DiNapoli’s May 2022 report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycSeaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets (2024M-112)
… to locate and identify assets. For example, 358 IT assets on the inventory list totaling $1.7 million did not have a … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in Article 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/21/seaford-union-free-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-112DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… All Funds receipts totaled $48.6 billion, an increase of $666.9 million or 1.4 percent from a year earlier. All … totaled $23.1 billion through July 31, a decline of $1.1 billion or 4.6 percent from the same period last … Financial Plan. The General Fund ended July with a balance of $3.8 billion, which was nearly $3 billion lower than a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… receiving this information should also share with SFS Agency Coordinators as well as IT, Fiscal Management and Human Resources staff. Effective Date(s) Data values were converted to SFS on March 23, 2012 for … to the new SFS Chart of Accounts: Object Code: CAS Value ex. 41100 SFS Value ex. 50101 PS Object Codes crosswalk, see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… officials effectively evaluated the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program, intended to improve … experience. In October 2011, Transit’s SEO began the “Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program” (or Pilot Program) to … officials effectively evaluated the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Progra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … November 2022. About the Program The Department is part of the University of the State of New York, one of the most complete, … all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students data and is monitoring New York State school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Emerging Manager Program. He was appointed Interim Director of the Program in February 2023. “Sylvester McClearn has a long and … he will help expand our successful Emerging Manager Program and uphold its role as a pathway to growth for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Purchasing Practices at the … goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements. The audit period … 31, 2017. The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… the Albion town board work with law enforcement to recoup the misappropriated funds and consult with the former … agent to determine if the town can submit a claim to recoup any of the losses. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… (District) officials properly distribute foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax proceeds are generated … and the paid firefighting personnel and remaining fire company received less than their pro-rata share ($1,134 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds