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Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… identifying accessible parking spaces and stall doors in restrooms with automatic closers. Four components at the … physical accessibility for the 24 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41DiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… tax filings. Parents and other participants have paid for more than $1.1 billion in college-related expenses through the … student’s future.” New Yorkers can open an account and if they already have one can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… depending upon which option you elect, payments in the same amount you were receiving (without COLA) will be … for other payment methods. These requests must be outlined in detail by you and then approved by us for legal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… in college-related expenses through the program since January. “New York’s 529 College Savings Program can help you … are more than 659,000 Direct Plan accounts valued at $16.6 billion. Since January, New York’s 529 Program has paid … portfolios by assembling a customized portfolio using 16 individual investment options. There are over 168,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesContract Advisory No. 19
… a purchase order to OSC for review, a contract transaction with an OP prefix must be created in the SFS to represent the … otherwise need to be expedited, arrangements may be made with OSC Bureau of Contracts staff to submit these required … Print and attach STS or AC 340-S Forward documents to AG with request that transaction be forwarded to OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/19-go-live-guidance-contracts-requiring-osc-reviewFinancial Empowerment Resources for New Yorkers
… and education to make informed decisions with their money. In the wake of economic hardships caused by the pandemic, … personal finance information that could help you now and in the future: Financial Counseling and Credit Protection … Unclaimed Funds New York State has over $19 billion in unclaimed funds. See if you are owed money – Unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacySUNY Bulletin No. SU-54
… payroll register. The earnings description Ratification Bonus Payment (Ratification Bonus Pymt IC17, IC18 or IC19) will be printed on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-54-suny-graduate-students-lump-sum-paymentOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… Ensure that DSS personnel adequately communicate with each other to avoid errors, such as duplicate payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … do so. The Treasurer did not prepare bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The Treasurer did not file 2012-14 annual … with OSC, and 2012-13 financial records were not audited in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Enforce the CBA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Pittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… The Pittsford Central School District is located in the Towns of Pittsford, Brighton, Mendon, Penfield and Perinton in Monroe County and the Town of Victor in Ontario County. The District, which operates nine schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. … results of his office’s audit of refunds during the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. During that year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… documentation for 140 purchases totaling $44,547. Ensure the Village’s procurement policy was followed for three … expenditures of $5,406 for 11 service lines with no usage. The Comptroller’s Office commenced a separate investigation into the possible misappropriation of Village funds. In August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… whether the collections were deposited in accordance with Village Law Section 4-408. 48 collections totaling … collections process. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Life Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… participates in NYSLRS. (Return to Top) What Happens to My NYSLRS Membership? Find Out if You Are Vested If you leave public … locate your address, phone number or email address under ‘My Profile Information’ and click “update.” Using our secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… employee names and Social Security numbers. The first step in implementing adequate access controls is determining what … is limited to very few individuals who have a valid business need for such access; and IT users are restricted … their responsibilities. There should be written procedures in place for granting, changing and revoking access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and Roscoe Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. In addition, district officials did not require … with Livingston Manor Central School District to share a business official position. As a result, district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… local government to authorize the receipt of check images in lieu of cancelled checks. Banking Law Section 96-d allows a local government, in conjunction with a "bank, trust company or national bank," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of housing can … when it consumes less than 30 percent of household income. In 2017, New York ranked third highest among states in the nation for both the percentage of renters, 26.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housing