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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of railroad bridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programWage Theft Investigations
… workers, assist the unemployed and connect job seekers to jobs. Its Division of Labor Standards (Division) is committed to safeguarding New York State workers through vigorous enforcement of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released 7 letter reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… (MTA), and provides commuter rail service between New York City and the suburban counties of Nassau and Suffolk. A … as these should be approved by executive management. The number of days planned for specific aspects (elements) of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… The GO Bonds consist of: - $216,035,000 of Series 2023A Tax-Exempt Bonds, which will finance projects authorized by … (2005), and Smart Schools (2014). The Series 2023A Tax-Exempt Bonds will mature over eighteen years. - $242,075,000 of Series 2023B Tax-Exempt Bonds, which will finance projects authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… codes, and each service provided could trigger a separate payment. Outpatient services are generally less expensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-43
… not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance shift. Effective Dates: The … is supplemental taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross, and is subject to all employment … be calculated using the Aggregate method, based on the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-43-fy2023-2024-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonUncollected Penalties
… that benefits producers and consumers, while promoting public health and safety. The Department conducts inspections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/uncollected-penaltiesDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… as their own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive … this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days from the date this report is issued for officials to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followEarnings Limits
… Overview The earnings included in the calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , which is used to … Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 $345,000 April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 $330,000 April … pension benefits. The amount cannot exceed the Governor’s salary. Refer to the table below for the maximum amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… Investments Inc. has been selected as the new plan manager for the New York State College Savings Program, and the … all payroll records with the new account information for employees who currently participate in the College … 1-877-NYSAVES or access the website at www.nysaves.org for forms and enrollment information. Agencies will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programLegal Topics and Approvals
… and Town Improvements Request these publications from the Division of Legal Services at (518) 474-5586: Application … County District Approval: Legal Requirements and Administrative Procedures for Approval of County Districts - … Town Special District Approval: Legal Requirements and Administrative Procedures for Approval of Town Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… are generously giving to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some funds,” DiNapoli said. “It is … that hinder some check-off programs so we can put the money to good use and finance important research and … funds from a special revenue fund to the General Fund, no money has ever been swept from any of the dedicated funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-629
… The Uniform Allowance payment is supplemental taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-629-december-2018-uniform-allowance-paymentDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… Learning Center Inc., claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from … ended June 30, 2013, DiNapoli’s auditors found $942,998 in reported costs that did not meet the state’s requirements … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Chateaugay – Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (Franklin County) Of the 224 granted exemptions reviewed (approximately $6.2 million of assessed value), 136 exemptions (61 percent), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections … but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by … additional actions to narrow the budget gaps projected for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. In addition, the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-ahead