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DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State … was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to safeguard public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptroller

Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)

… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the … these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through September 2013 and compared … could have saved approximately $4,000 on their electricity bills if they had obtained quotes for these purchases. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365

Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)

… County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the period … adequate oversight of the planning and execution of the Project and did not ensure that the Co-Managers properly monitored the Project. The Board did not always provide clear, written …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87

Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a one-time lump sum payment (your beneficiaries would not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefit

Taxable Travel

… Purpose We examined travel expenses a New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) rent inspector … and fuel to conduct rent inspections throughout the New York metropolitan area. The objective of our examination was … Background The employee’s official station was New York City, and all of his assignments (alternate work …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travel

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1998

… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … make any changes to the FY 2022 Department Budget Table USA rows on or after March 24, 2022 until the April 7, 2022 … make any changes to the FY 2022 Department Budget Table USA rows on or after March 31, 2022 until the April 13, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1998-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-position

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… in the initial report. State Education Department (SED): Mary Cariola Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-25) Mary Cariola is a not-for-profit organization located in … with disabilities who are three and four years of age. Mary Cariola is reimbursed for these services through rates …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)

… and evacuation sites. Evacuation is used in response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas leak, roof … Lockdown drills practice the essential steps necessary to lockdown in an emergency. Bus drills are conducted to … parents in advance of building drills, parents may not have sufficient information to ask questions about procedures …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Baldwin Union Free School District , Catskill Central … overtime. There was no documented pre-approval for any of the overtime reviewed and all overtime was approved after … adequate written policies and procedures over the payroll process to ensure the accuracy of the compensation paid and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts

… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districts

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2009

… bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2021 Form 1042-S. Affected Employees All Nonresident … are affected. Background According to the IRS instructions for Form 1042-S, amounts subject to reporting on Form 1042-S … Income The amount is the gross sum of all payments made for the calendar year 2021. Box 3: Chap. 3 This box should …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2009-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-u-s-source-income-subject-withholding

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-704

… York (CUNY) agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave. Affected Employees As of March 11, … The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by … ), AND Update the employee’s FLI Status field to ‘Exempt’ so that premiums will not be deducted. See PFL Job …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-704-city-university-new-york-cuny-paid-family-leave

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1602.2

… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletins 1602.1 Purpose To provide agency instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments Affected … To provide agency instructions for new overtime earnings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16022-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-civil-service

DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program

… forward with the most ambitious capital program in its history, which it has barely been able to start, while facing … anticipated debt for its 2020-2024 program. The MTA has a history of not meeting its capital commitment goals. For …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-program

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1900

… withheld from the payment because of a Treaty or Exemption code. Effective Dates 2020 Form 1042-S will include earnings … 13d: Recipient’s City or Town, Province or State, Country, ZIP or Foreign Postal Code This box is populated with the city or town, province or state, country, ZIP or foreign postal code for the recipient from Modify a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1900-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-u-s-source-income-subject-withholding

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1602.1

… Bulletin 1602 Purpose To provide agency instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry … implemented the 2016-2021 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), … of .00075 based on a denominator of 2,000 hours. The new agreement changed the overtime factor to be implemented …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16021-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-civil-service

West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)

… controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. Background The West Sand Lake …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

State Agencies Bulletin No. 806

… the Action/Reason code of PAY/CSL (Pay Rate Change/Cor Sal) and the effective date of the Rein Leave with the next … are based on the employee’s current increment code: Sal below hiring rate Sal at or above job rate Sal below job rate Sal at or above …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/806-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employees