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DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing … tool that allows candidates and elected officials to make decisions without undue influence from large campaign … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/altmar.pdf DiNapoli … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kState Agencies Bulletin No. 1612
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) … compensation. Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1612-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1690
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) … compensation. Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1690-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 920
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Additional Pay earnings codes and to provide … employees with Peace Officer status under Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law who meet the … a side letter to the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, a pilot incentive program has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/920-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programVan Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… annually appropriating fund balance that was not needed to finance operations contributed to the District maintaining a surplus fund balance that … limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a multiyear financial plan. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… on the sale of three properties, which officials plan to sell in 2022. However, the Board has not developed … plans to satisfy the debt should the properties not sell. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andOversight of Campus Foundations
… assets totaling $2.1 billion. Two foundations, Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. (SBF) and University at Buffalo Foundation, … have not been audited by OUA since at least 2007. SSA does not routinely obtain or review certain available … who return to public employment. Key Recommendations Work with campuses to ensure all foundation contracts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately uses higher than … strong economic growth has boosted city revenues, Mayor de Blasio continues to grapple with ongoing structural … New York City Mayor Bill de Blasios budget proposal appropriately uses higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planCredit for Previous or Military Service – State University Police Plan
… of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be re-credited and your date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/credit-previous-or-military-serviceTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… audit was to examine the School’s internal controls over credit and debit card use for the period July 1, 2011, to … approximately $10 million. Key Findings While the School’s credit card policy adequately addresses many control … should be considered. The policy does not define how many credit card accounts may be established, limit the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not profit … including personal income tax refunds. The majority of questionable returns were filed by taxpayers who claimed … on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income. Questionable personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District is located in the Towns of Oyster … Hicksville Water District Competitive Quotations 2013M233 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233National Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State … to get started on or advance in their disability inclusion journey should attend the Disability:IN Annual Conference on July 16-18 in Chicago and/or register for the 2020 DEI ,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if District officials established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolState Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan
… your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in service, not caused by your own … from this service, voluntarily or involuntarily, and the disability is work-related, you may apply within two years of the discontinuance. If the disability is not work-related, you must apply within 90 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
… 31, 2019. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $210.2 billion, which is subject to change once returns … are fully audited. The Fund’s audited value at the end of state fiscal year 2018 was $207.4 billion. “The Fund’s … domestic and non-U.S. holdings, had overall returns of 4.86 percent. The Fund’s broader approach to fixed income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to March 11, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have two advance accounts with a total value of $106,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings One void check was missing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the Fund’s … Our investment team is focused on ensuring we remain one of the best funded and top performing plans in the country.” … alternatives and real estate delivering returns of 9.12, 4.00 and 13.14 percent, respectively. Absolute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… for all New Yorkers. Collectively, the Authority’s efforts aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reporting