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DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… New Yorkers, particularly those with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released … were also insufficient records documenting the rationale for placing clients in general shelters instead of … at assessment shelters had been waiting over three weeks for placement. To try to understand the impact that shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … of Sylvester (Sly) McClearn as director of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Emerging Manager …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with … payments of approximately $33 million; $22.3 million was for services such as mortgage payments, insurance, and … prices. The Rules did not require competitive bidding for contracts less than $100,000 or for purchases made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements for … Board adopted a policy granting check signing authority to seven Library staff members and officials, thereby … diminishing an important segregation of functions designed to help ensure that Library funds are disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Department of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… approved by the Department during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. We also used data analytics to identify and facilitate … in potential recoveries from State employees hired during 2017. Key Recommendations Work collaboratively with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… driven by strong collections in June of 5.8% after April and May grew by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase for NYC: New York City’s collections moderated in the second … the economy have yet to fully recover. Tepid Collections for Large Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterSUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… provided in the “Background” section to determine the new Benefit Plan) Save the transaction. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and four Board members, is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial activities, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Opinion 89-60
… in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not have a prohibited interest in a contract with the municipality for which he or she serves, the conduct of the private … relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 2001-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1040
… Employees All employees appearing on the Tax 113 Control-D report Effective Date(s) Administration paychecks dated … Credit field by checking the “Not applicable" radio button for all employees appearing on this report. Agency Actions Access the Control-D report TAX113 for their agency and inform employees listed on the report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1040-elimination-advanced-earned-income-tax-credit-aeitcPartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementStony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2015M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … The Board did not establish effective internal controls to address a lack of segregation in the Treasurer’s cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/stony-creek-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2015mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1584
… withholding rate. Affected Employees Employees who live and work in the State of Maine Background The following … effective July 28, 2017: Income Tax Surcharge : Removed for individuals with income greater than $200,000. Single … be found in the Maine Revenue Services Withholding Tables for Individual Income Tax booklet . Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1584-july-2017-maine-tax-withholding-rate-changeXVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… negative balance. All negative balances on appropriations and segregations due to lapse must be corrected no later than … payroll bulletin on updating PayServ Chartfield Strings for lapsing events for deadlines and additional information. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgetsState Police Bulletin No. SP-218
… this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for PBA of the NYS Troopers. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the PBA of the New York State Troopers, … of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in the dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-218-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken … to PWS customers. However, we identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-225
… is to notify agencies of an increase in union dues for PBA of the NYS Troopers. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the PBA of the New York State Troopers, … of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in the union dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-225-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… one fund to another with specific statutory authorization for such transfer. These transfer authorizations may be … referred to as "Omnibus Article VII language bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer federal grant funds to reimburse other state funds for costs associated with the administration of federal grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsWalworth-Seely Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-260)
… was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2012 through January 14, 2015. … which is appointed by the Town Board. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $229,392. Key Findings The Board gave the Director check-signing authority and possession of a Library checkbook, contrary to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/03/13/walworth-seely-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-260