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DiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… should have to wait for a year or more to learn if their landlord is gouging them on rent or get needed services … still waiting to be assigned. Auditors found a tenant in Brooklyn who complained they were being overcharged for rent … ORA determined the tenant was overcharged $12,580 by their landlord and was owed $17,392 for the overcharge plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… DiNapoli noted that bonuses have historically declined at a slower rate than profits because Wall Street firms use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordOpinion 91-13*
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … we note initially that Article VIII, Section 2 of the New York State Constitution provides that "no indebtedness shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Village of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Deposit (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … adequate support for credit card claims. Key Findings Of the 93 credit card purchases (18 claims) during the audit … ensure compliance with the Village’s credit card policy and approved 83 credit card purchases (17 claims) totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-deposit-claims-auditing-2023m-173Northville Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2015M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s purchasing practices for the period … and cash withdrawals. Service providers were allowed to automatically deduct funds directly from the Library’s … that prohibit service providers from having direct access to the Library’s bank accounts. Establish policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/15/northville-public-library-cash-disbursements-2015m-53Accounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… Subject: Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units to pay for one invoice for each voucher processed in the SFS, consistent with Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Community Renewal (DHCR): Oversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… of defense," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "My office will continue to work with law enforcement across … the Federal Bureau of Investigation for partnering with my office on this case." On November 2, 2016, MELIN pled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… Also, the Board did not review periodic financial reports to monitor the budget and finances and did not establish a … two projects, officials relied on lines of credit (LOCs) to provide cash flow for several years. The Corporation’s ability to pay off the LOCs is contingent on the sale of three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1667
… October LLS payment cycle at the time of appointment to a lower graded position. Refer to OSC Actions – Automatic … CSEA LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military Stipend Leave in a … employees who are in a composite position (identified by Increment Code 2222) even though the agency must submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1667-october-2018-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1721
… be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1721-april-2019-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumState Agencies Bulletin No. 1419
… remains in the lower graded position for at least six (6) full pay periods; and The promotion was temporary and the … listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add … Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 09/30/15 receive the full LLS payment amount based on the employee’s increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1419-october-2015-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1590
… addition, if the employee has any subsequent time off the payroll, the increment code must be evaluated and if an … list on 09/30/17 becomes eligible if they return to the payroll or are appointed to an eligible position between … requirement following the employee’s return to active payroll status. Demotions after 09/30/17: An employee who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1590-october-2017-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1551
… of the 2017-2018 Longevity Payment effective April 2017 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,250 or … CSEA LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military Stipend Leave in a … employees who are in a composite position (identified by Increment Code 2222) even though the agency must submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1551-april-2017-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumState Agencies Bulletin No. 1637
… of the 2018-2019 Longevity Payment effective April 2018 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,250 or … CSEA LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military Stipend Leave in a … employees who are in a composite position (identified by Increment Code 2222) even though the agency must submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1637-april-2018-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumState Agencies Bulletin No. 1505
… on the October LLS payment cycle even if the employee does not receive the October 2016 LLS payment due to an … Eligible employees in NS positions where the equated grade does not appear on the Position Data page. Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1505-october-2016-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1405
… BU06 Division of Military and Naval Affairs BU46 Public Employment Relations Board BU66 Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1405-april-2015-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsDebt – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs … State-Supported debt outstanding is projected to grow from $55.9 to $86.5 billion over the next five years, an … MTA purposes in excess of the 30-year maximum term limit, up to 50 years. $6 billion in State-Supported debt service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/debtWantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials established adequate controls over user … financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not establish adequate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… their pandemic lows. Sales growth has begun to slow, and my office expects growth to return to normal in the near …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strength