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DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal mechanism to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a … trust fund for New York can be part of a sensible long term strategy for fiscal stability. Lawmakers should act now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1110
… - Administration Pay Period 18L Background Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011, Article 8, Section 131.6 of the Civil Service Law and the Division of the Budget Bulletin B-1197 issued 11/15/11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1110-retroactive-april-2011-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-employeesWage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages and interest on behalf of more than 12,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… property account is $1,000 or less. (However, in the spirit of the law, we ask you to send a certified mailing if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsSodus Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-392)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/sodus-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-392Henry Johnson Charter School – Financial Operations (2014M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the School’s compact contract with a not-for-profit Foundation for the period July 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/10/31/henry-johnson-charter-school-financial-operations-2014m-214State Agencies Bulletin No. 285
To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and State withholding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/285-claiming-exemption-withholding-taxMiddle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… filing an oath of office and being compensated through the payroll. Ensure that the Treasurer performs duties relating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Town of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… audit was to assess the Town’s IT policies and procedures for the period January 1, 2015 through December 22, 2016. … elected seven-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $25 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… with a Commissioner’s spouse in 2013. The District does not have policies and procedures for key financial functions. Because the District does not have effective policies and procedures outlining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-55
… who received the automatic LLS payment effective 4/1/12. Withholding Taxes This payment is subject to Federal, State, … taxes will be calculated using the Marital Status and Withholding allowances in effect in PayServ at the time of … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions related to withholding taxes may be directed to the Tax and Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-55-april-2012-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsu-longevityOther Bulletin No. 6
… of the 3% Salary Increase and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically Affected Employees … Fund Resolution and Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2008 provide for a 3% retroactive Salary Increase for eligible employees in Bargaining Units 96 and 97. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-6-april-1-2007-retroactive-3-general-salary-increase-sunyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… court purposes. As a result, there were 819 unpaid parking tickets, totaling $27,301 for the audit period. The court also had up to $1.1 million of unpaid parking tickets dating back to 1986. Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference … Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is providing effective oversight of Family Support Service … two fiscal years ended December 31, 2016. Background OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with … do not provide guidance to the regional staff for when it is appropriate to request supporting documentation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but … business within their communities. “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably … state’s 109 active IDAs provided $1.38 billion in total tax exemptions in 2013. These exemptions were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsElmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)
… July 1, 2011 through September 24, 2014. Background The Elmira City School District is located in the City of Elmira and the Town of Elmira, Chemung County. The District, which is governed by an … Elmira City School District Financial Condition 2014M348 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/elmira-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-348West Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-78)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll process for the period July 1, 2014 through August … by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Total payroll expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $65 million. Key Findings Two payroll clerks are responsible for adding new employees into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/west-islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-78Record of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… 30 days of completion. An elected or appointed official is not required to keep an ROA if: They are a retiree … member; or They are an employee whose membership in NYSLRS is optional and they have not joined NYSLRS. Direct your … a new ROA for an alternative three-month period. A new ROA is also necessary: If the number of hours worked changes; or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roa