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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… While the division is generally meeting its obligations for ensuring that grant funds are appropriately allocated, … documentation. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Real Property Dispositions (2015-S-73) The Port Authority … costs. State Education Department: Hagedorn Little Village School, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, … million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively strong, March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 percent statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownTown of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… 6, 2015. Background The Town of Middlefield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Accounts Payable Advisory No. 72
… Acquisition Payments (formerly “Paying for the Purchase of Land”) informs State agencies how to process vouchers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/72-land-acquisition-paymentsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B24-6-3)
… deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/12/village-suffern-budget-review-b24-6-3XII.9.C Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Check – XII. Expenditures
… identified by the letter that appears on the face of the check. Vendor and employee expense checks have an “A” on the … “SSP” in front of it. Information on how to reissue or cancel other types of checks is as follows: Letter on Check Type of Check How to Reissue or Cancel Guidance B Payroll Payroll Bulletin 1684 WCB T …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9c-reissuing-or-cancelling-vendor-employee-expense-or-ssissp-checkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1842.1
… for recovery of funds, and authorizes the NYS salary payment to be sent to the designated financial institution(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18421-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… complaints were called in to New York City’s 311 system for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. The … As indicated by the World Health Organization’s Guidelines for Community Noise , the general population is increasingly … exposed to community noise, creating the potential for a significant public health concern. The audit found a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 5
… to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable for USPS and related postal services may delay payment crediting. For information on how to process payments to the USPS and … the GFO , Chapter XII, Section 6.Z - Processing Payments for the USPS and Related Postal Services . Please note there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/5-complex-entity-payments-postageDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… third quarter of 2023. Norwich had the strongest growth at 35.9%, while Auburn had the biggest decline at -6.5%. Gas Collections Slightly Up: Despite gas prices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearResources – Enhanced Reporting
… Enter Monthly Data for a Manual Enhanced Report Submit the Manual Enhanced Report Add a Row to an Employee’s Data … back to or use when using enhanced reporting in Retirement Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/resourcesEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… (SIR), a subsidiary of the MTA, provides rapid transit service on Staten Island. Transit is governed by the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law (Law). MaBSTOA, MTA Bus, and SIR are not … is subject to the rules of the NYC Municipal Civil Service Commission . As such, Transit employees are assigned to job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… required annual financial report as of fiscal year 2011 with the OSC. The Board does authorize each claim for payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July … The Holland Patent Central School District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia in Herkimer County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s information technology (IT) access … and guidance office secretaries. District officials do not review SIS audit logs on a regular basis nor do they … the SIS and substitute secretaries and nurses that only need occasional access. Key Recommendations Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… procedures for joint custody bank accounts outlined in Chapter XII, Section 9.C - Reissuing or Cancelling a … the expense report and credit the appropriation if still in effect. Business Units do not need to process any … procedures for joint custody bank accounts outlined in Chapter XII Section 9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… acting to limit climate risk to the New York State Common Retirement Fund. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 16
… Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.C - Selecting the Appropriate … may delay payment crediting. Also, consistent with the GFO, Chapter XII, Section 5.B - Unique Invoice Number … to Long Island Power Authority, please refer to the GFO, Chapter XII, Section 6.Z - Processing Payments to Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/16-complex-entity-long-island-power-authorityInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… years – and some not at all. The Corporation’s process for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… collections across New York state only grew 1.7 percent in the first six months of 2016, according to a report … P. DiNapoli. Overall, growth slowed from 2.6 percent in the first quarter to 0.8 percent in the second quarter. … the report, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/localsalestaxcollections0816.pdf … Local sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016