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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or procedures. The board also did not enter into a written service level agreement with the IT vendor. In addition, the board did not … as required, when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department (SED): Mary Cariola Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual … that ARC Wayne reported for reimbursement Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity Oct. 1, … for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $740,920 was paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Of 19 professional service providers paid $769,931 in 2019, officials did not seek competition or provide … financial and capital plans or the following policies in fund balance, reserve and budgeting. As of December 31, … training. They did not have a disaster recovery plan. In addition, officials did not ensure online banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5DiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… after-school Twilight Program were arrested for engaging in several schemes to defraud the program following a joint … (Penal Law §195.20(a)(i)) and Corrupting the Government in the Third Degree (Penal Law §496.03). “Cecile, DeCarlo and … services that never occurred. My office will not relent in its commitment to rooting out corruption. Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… report. This brings the company in line with other major food and beverage producers including ConAgra Brands Inc. and … on political spending disclosure with FirstEnergy Corp. of Ohio. Since the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens … agreed to adopt such disclosure, including Bank of America Corp., Delta Airlines and PepsiCo Inc. New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state … a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in … the arrest of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel for allegedly stealing unearned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent … decline of nearly 22 percent in sales tax revenue for the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall … and international tourism fell sharply over prior years. For September, New York City saw a 43.9 percent decline in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, according to … Local sales tax collections dropped 244 percent in April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from April through June totaled $3.3 billion, … there was a glimmer of hope in June, second quarter sales tax figures show how deep the COVID-19 pandemic is cutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual … Agencies continue to produce jobs across the state, but in the past couple of years the pace has slowed," said … New Yorks Industrial Development Agencies reported $784 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… agencies and NFPs should increase their use of the Grants Gateway, and use the contract tracking tools in the Gateway to identify and address processing delays. State … State agencies should pay any interest due with the first payment under a contract to help NFPs avoid cash flow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … government has stepped in with financial assistance to help states and local governments weather difficult times. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to transfer to FY 2021 to … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s economy has been strong in recent years, generating resources to expand municipal … continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials released a four-year financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also … from your host utility. The utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas but energy service companies (ESCOs) can sell you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsOpinion 88-21
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING - Park Lands (use of park trust fund moneys to construct indoor recreational facility); (use of park trust fund moneys to construct recreational building in … Concerning the use of park trust funds received by a village from subdividers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21Opinion 94-19
… amendment or chapter 201 to suggest that the new sinking fund requirement is to apply to zero coupon bonds … discount bonds was added, in part, in recognition of the new additional restrictions on indebtedness issued on or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19CUNY Bulletin No. CU-207
… crediting retirement service. Work may be performed in any facility, but must be paid from the college where the … This Earnings Code will allow for earnings to be paid in a single or multiple payments. Agency Actions The agency … Code: CGR Effective Date: The first day of the pay period in which the payments will commence using the attached Summer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-207-grant-payments-summer-researchPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-011
… not appear on employee advices or paystubs. Benefit Plan Progression Each pay cycle a process will run to identify … the appropriate Benefit Plan. The Automatic Benefit Plan Progression lists the logic used for changing an employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-011-changes-savings-plans-payserv-92