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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the … However, the clerk did not always deposit fees within the required time frame. The clerk did not deposit $5,266 in fees collected within the required time frame. In addition, the clerk did not prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Dual Employment
… at other State or New York City agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered the period July … possible to determine whether these staff failed to work required time at OPWDD, another agency, or both. We estimate … employed staff and their supervisors, and ensure that required policies and procedures are followed. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… losing their homes and our municipalities are seeing some relief from the collateral damage associated with shrinking tax bases and neglected properties,” said DiNapoli. “While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… out corruption at all levels. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” Fleury was in charge of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2099
… exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2023. Affected Employees Employees who claimed … 2022 and intend to claim exemption in 2023 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2023, to claim exemption for tax year 2023. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2099-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2023DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… reflecting lower Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections from April and May. Still, the state is in a relatively good … financial position after collecting more than $3 billion from financial settlements since the state budget was … first four months declined 2 percent, or $479.5 million, from a year earlier primarily because of PIT collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… be capped at 1.23 percent, down from 1.81 percent last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller … rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for the second year in a row, means they must examine their budgets more … will be capped at 123 percent down from 181 percent last year according to data released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a … abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was appointed to protect,” DiNapoli said. … fiduciary duties when he embezzled more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementPrompt Payment
… law, allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or sub-fund from which the payment is to be made having insufficient cash. Memo Bill … law allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or subfund from whic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prompt-paymentDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… Agriculture contributed $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent from 2007, … and other dairy production, as well as wine, apples, maple syrup and other products. “New York’s economy is still fueled … gallons. The state also ranked second nationally in maple syrup production. As of 2012, roughly 56,000 New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from … who submit withholding certificates claiming exempt in 2025 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication … for tax year 2024 and intend to claim exemption in 2025 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2025, to claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… the county’s contract with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, allowing the vendor to … or routine maintenance. As a result, the county will need to invest additional funds into the golf courses that … action by terminating the operating contract. For a copy of the report visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersTown of Maryland - Financial Management (2018M-121)
… general and highway funds increased by $450,000 and, as of December 31, 2017, was 83 percent of 2017 expenditures. … comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan. … Town of Maryland Financial Management 2018M121 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/07/town-maryland-financial-management-2018m-121Village of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Formulate a plan to eliminate the sewer fund deficit. Adopt a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49Eldred Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-138)
… back. Key Recommendations Establish a multiyear financial plan that seeks to fund recurring expenditures with recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-138Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… weaknesses in the current flaring system and implement its plan to reduce the amount of biogas flared. … Ithaca Area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Hicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… network user account controls to help maintain continuity of business office operations and prevent unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsChatham Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-161)
… budgets. The District has not established a formal plan stating how much will be set aside in each reserve, how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/30/chatham-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-161State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (82), NYCBERS (83), NYCERS (84), … of Bill No. C00243, approved on 04/01/2019, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systems