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Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringVillage of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years. These purchases required bids or quotes, or were purchased from State and County … Board’s failure to ensure that Village officials obtained bids and quotes in accordance with the Village’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175State Agencies Bulletin No. 1633
To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal State andor Local tax withholding in tax year 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1633-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2018State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… “The Governor has done the right thing. New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand … The Governor has done the right thing New York is facing many challenges as we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignationMedicaid Claims Submitted by Accordis, Inc. on Behalf of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
… whether Accordis Inc. submitted appropriate Medicaid claims on behalf of the New York City Health and Hospitals … (HHC). Background Healthcare providers submit Medicaid claims to the Department of Health’s eMedNY claims processing system for payment of their services. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/medicaid-claims-submitted-accordis-inc-behalf-new-york-city-health-and-hospitalsDiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… Voter participation for school district budgets statewide more than tripled to 1.6 … budget rather than hold a revote. Thirteen budgets for school districts seeking to override the property tax cap … Voter participation for school district budgets statewide more than tripled to 16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownContinuity of Operations Planning
… Purpose To determine the adequacy of State agencies’ continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Our audit … 1, 2017 through August 23, 2017. Background The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) is … To determine the adequacy of State agencies continuity of operations planning for major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… and concealing conflicts of interest, were sentenced today to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Hoovler today also released a report detailing the defendants’ crimes … governance. Cozzolino, Villasuso and Diana were sentenced today in front of Judge Robert Prisco in Orange County Court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… Purpose To notify agencies that employee participation in tax sheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an employee is receiving paid Workers’ … Agencies are responsible for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) tax sheltered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… the remaining 17 as "susceptible to fiscal stress." The scores are based on the evaluation of 674 school districts … by DiNapoli today in conjunction with the fiscal stress scores showed the regions with the highest percentage of … designated in fiscal stress under the scoring system. The scores are based on financial information submitted as part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-2)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State Education Department to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Complian
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f2.pdfOpinion 92-23
… required for the purposes of district) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to enter into lease permitting the affixing … storage tanks and the erection of a switching station near a well) TOWN LAW, §§198(12)(a), 215(8): A separate board … Although a public hearing is generally required for leases of special district real property valued over $1,000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of … by the State Comptroller’s office after a referral from town officials. As clerk, Hart also functions as the town tax collector. She allegedly used her position to steal … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… precedent-setting agreements with Monster Beverage Corp. and Standard Pacific Corp. to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity in their considerations when seeking … which was co-filed by the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City of Philadelphia Public Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… (14 percent) did not file. 1 While the share of villages filing on time to ensure the public has access to financial … funds are used effectively. 1 Data as of September 13, 2024. Since then, 11 villages have filed with OSC as of December 13, 2024. 2 The scope of our review does not constitute an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2XI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agreement, a straight multiyear agreement, or a simplified renewal agreement. The purpose of this section is to present … and workplan negotiations are not required. SIMPLIFIED RENEWAL AGREEMENTS For grant program contracts that do not … establishing annual work plans and/or budgets, simplified renewal agreements should be used. Use of the simplified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Direct Placement of Children ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child … been implemented. Key Recommendations Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… funds dated in the new fiscal year until the Legislature passes and the Governor signs the 2023-24 State budget or a … the paychecks and electronic files until the Legislature passes and the Governor signs the 2023-24 State budget or a … will be transmitted to the bank as soon as the Legislature passes and the Governor signs the 2023-24 State budget or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals can be obtained timely. Sufficient time must be incorporated … to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals can be obtained timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contracts