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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to … than 4,300 employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little oversight, … About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyOverview – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… the specific requirements for calculating the number of days worked by elected and appointed officials. These … to all elected and appointed officials who: Are members of NYSLRS; and Do not participate in a time-keeping system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/overviewPipeline Safety Oversight
… individual Operators, which DPS staff rely on during field audits. DPS has not set up a process to identify instances … identify risks and improve pipeline safety. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightState Agencies Bulletin No. 1674
… Employee Payments Taxable Under the IRS One-Year Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to employee business expense reimbursements … IRS for PCM is 54.5 cents per mile effective from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Current maximum Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1674-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1596
… Purpose To provide agencies with the 2017 calendar year-end … Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to employee business expense reimbursements require … diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XIII, Section 4.E . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1596-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2231
… any queries using PayServ through the E-Gov application. Affected Employees: All agency PayServ users … Currently, users access and run queries in the PS Query application within E-Gov. With the implementation of Exadata, … queries using the same path within the PayServ Production application. Those queries will be run against a near …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2231-exadata-release-and-ps-query-updateCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through April … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawOverview – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… pension plan liabilities are accounted for and disclosed in the financial reporting statements of public pension plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/overviewDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… these school districts spent $37.5 billion, of which $20.5 billion (55 percent) was raised through property taxes; … For a district-by-district breakdown of tax levy data, download the Excel file here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capVillage of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… 85 percent of the water produced, or 74.9 million gallons, is considered non-revenue (lost) water. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-359
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 Year End Adjustments for Judges and Justices of the … in Administration Pay Period 20C, paychecks dated 12/31/2025. Eligibility Criteria: Judges and Justices who serve the … pay periods. Judges and Justices who are active on 12/31/2025 and serve the entire calendar year at more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-359-2025-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtCity of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… in 2012 from sources including real property taxes, sales taxes distributed by the County, and State and Federal … $700,000 for bus fares, passes and advertising sales. The Water Department collected fees for water quality tests totaling approximately $36,000 in 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA Financial Plan
… be years before the MTA needs to find a solution to its structural imbalance is troubling. “Better-than-expected tax … of raising fares in 2023 and 2025, and $150 million in annual savings generated from its transformation plan. The MTA must regularly report on the progress of these initiatives, the receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mta-financial-planDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… of 19 monthly electronic deposits were made into the bank account after the date of death, totaling $31,872.55. LaBarr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) clearly … for completing requirements such as an official’s record of activities (ROA), and it establishes the employer’s role … Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… bridges and repairing any defects found. If a serious ("Red Flag") structural defect is identified during an … there is no danger of structural failure or collapse. If Red or Safety Flags are so serious that immediate attention … Instead, it labeled them as Immediate Conditions (Red Flag), Priority Conditions (Yellow Flag), and Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… savings and closing future budget gaps, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy continues to grow at a solid pace, the city should continue to replenish reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and five years of age in western New York. The center is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. … are properly accounted for, that vehicles are used for official state business only, and that Developmental … are properly surplussing vehicles following a process that is fair and complies with state requirements. In a follow-up, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… should have been remitted to DOH. Department of Health: Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as … report issued in March 2016 found the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider inappropriately enrolled as Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-funds