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Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfOpinion 92-33
… the municipality's procurement policies and procedures. You ask whether an appropriation in excess of $10,000 for … a mandatory referendum pursuant to Town Law, §64(14)(a). You also ask whether a contract for the services to be … policies and procedures. Please note that, although you enclosed a proposed publicity contract for our reference, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… That Will Require Cost and Revenue Solutions Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, … bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its … to less regular ridership, the Authority has cited the need for new revenue to maintain service at or near …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… tax forms, but these funds often sit unused, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … Alzheimer’s disease. “New Yorkers are generously giving to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some … award process used, the amount awarded by recipient, and how such funds were used; and Identify projected tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… 2015-16 and SFY 2018-19, a total of $4.1 billion has been spent in settlement dollars for capital purposes. The … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has plans to … in the yard or collisions between a person and a train, which kept it from providing scheduled train service. … information regarding where passengers can reasonably go in the event service is interrupted. Ensure customers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18DiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by … budget gaps projected for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. In addition, the city faces the prospects of future risks, … economy is still strong, it appears more vulnerable than in recent years." New York City added 715,000 jobs between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… State Department of Labor (DOL) determines who qualifies for benefits and individual employers fund their own … in one of two ways. Tax Contribution Method Benefit Reimbursement Method Governments pay a quarterly tax based on … benefits paid to their employees. A study found that the reimbursement method was less costly, but you’ll want to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1441
… by the plan even if the individual elects not to join or does not contribute to the plan. Nearly all State of New York … 590-A, limits on the amount that can be deducted do not affect the amount that can be contributed. The IRS utilizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1441-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , City of Troy and the Village of Tuxedo Park . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable and the 2019 tentative … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. New Hyde Park Fire District – Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… for Annual and Hourly employees who are currently in Bargaining Unit 21 and one of the following titles … be used with these titles upon movement to UUP. Employees in affected titles are entitled to continue all earnings … (Institution) Earnings Information There will be no change in the employee’s salary or any other earnings. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codesDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1004
… dated 9/1/10 Background As previously announced in Payroll Bulletin No. 960, on December 10, 2009, the Governor … for Tier 5 members. The overtime compensation limit for calendar year 2010 is $15,000 and will be increased by 3% … new special accumulator total will be utilized during the payroll calculation process for Tier 5 employees to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1004-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1005
… now, via a special accumulator code, automatically track all year to date non-straight time overtime compensation … Election Date field on the Retirement Plans panel. This new special accumulator total will be utilized during the … Tier 5 ERS employees receive proper pension credit for all pensionable overtime payments in a calendar year up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1005-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… its employees have corrected any such deficiencies. Follow up on all other matters identified in this report, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… In this era of extreme voter cynicism brought on by a seemingly endless series of corruption scandals, it’s … New York State to build a new foundation of public trust by enacting campaign finance reform in time for the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division of the Federal … and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to … of more than $120,000 from the BMFD. GARCIA pled guilty in White Plains federal court before U.S. District Judge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… governments. There are a total of 5,352 functioning dams in the state, with 861 of those owned or co-owned by local … "The deadly and destructive consequences of flooding in New York are clear," said DiNapoli. "As with the impact of … on lack of information. The ratings range from "unsafe," meaning that it poses a threat of imminent failure, to "no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-dams