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DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state is doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters … generally agreed with the audit findings. Their response is included in the final report , which can be found online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income tax forms, but these funds often sit unused, according to a … that New Yorkers can support through personal income tax check-offs including fish and wildlife programs, missing … dedicated fees, interest and other revenues. While the tax check-off funds are subject to the state’s “blanket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesRed Flags for Fraud
Red flags are warnings that something could be or is wrong.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/red_flags_fraud.pdfCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… designated employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local government or school district to pay for certain … government or school district credit card issued in both the name of the local government or school district and the … designated employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local government or school district to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the Program According … adults with a disability was 31% compared to 72% for working-age adults without a disability. Employment can … included in our initial audit report Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities 2021S26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followOverview – En-Con Police Officers Plan
EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/overviewBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Once you have accrued five years of credited service, you will be … 5 If you are covered by the Age 60 Retirement Plan, you can begin receiving your vested retirement benefit when you … reach age 63. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/becoming-eligible-benefitOverview – Regional State Park Police Plan
… but is not limited to, the following types of payments. In some cases, certain restrictions may apply. Regular salary; Overtime earned in the period used in the FAS;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime earned for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/overviewDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift … all covered by the same rules as regular gift cards, so this disclosure helps consumers to identify the different … is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The … literacy course, they learn personal finance, budgeting, and investing. They become better equipped and informed to make important financial decisions in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsOpinion 97-18
… needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board of supervisors, to the highest bidder after … use, the board, by resolution adopted by a two-thirds vote, may sell or convey the property. Pursuant to County … needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board of supervisors, to the highest bidder after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 930
… NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency address is correct, no further action is needed. If the agency address is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/930-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxV.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… will require Product codes on the transaction. For a list of Miscellaneous Receipts account codes that require Product … codes refer to Chapter IV.3.B - Miscellaneous Receipts of this Guide . Product values are captured under the SHARE … means all agencies are able to access the complete list of Product codes in the SFS. The Product ChartField is six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of actions that must be … with an explanation to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. This step is necessary to ensure that non-residents of New … New York City withholding. Once the employee has taken this action, the agency must calculate the 2020 New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. … "Although gift cards are a popular purchase during the holiday shopping season, many of them go unused," said … New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the cap as they prepare their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “The … financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for … more closely to control expenses.” The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearOvertime Limits for Tier 5
… Overview For members of Tier 5, New York State Retirement and Social … Security Law limits the amount of overtime pay included in the calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , … from overtime pay above the limit. Overtime limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5XIX.2.B Project Information and Budget Control – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Justification AUDLA Audit – Landlord Leases For use in Lease Administration AUDRE Audit – Revenue Leases For use in Lease Administration CONEW New Construction Used for new … types should be used: CONST, CONEW, or NSTAM, as described in this guidance as well as DOB Budget Bulletin E-1196 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2b-project-information-and-budget-controlSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 College Savings … alien. Earnings on your contributions grow tax free and withdrawals are not taxed if used for qualified … a little bit of money each year, that money accumulates, and it’s a really great way to prepare for that expensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savings