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Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
… did not: Disable 31 unneeded network user accounts (of the 225 enabled nonstudent accounts) including, but not … and substitute teachers that were never employed by the District. As a result, the District’s risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014
… more than 4.5 million payments worth nearly $8.5 billion in April. His office also rejected 119 contracts and related … money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office … a $5.8 million contract with Yarussi Construction Inc. for site improvements to Niagara Falls State Park. Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2014Opinion 91-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (authority … approved a subdivision plat and collected a park land fee from the developer, and the area then becomes part of a newly … 558, the Court held that Town Law, §274-a relating to site plan review did not authorize a town to impose a park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Safety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… a SIR Infrastructure Department Station Inspection Form (Form). The completed Form is reviewed and, depending on the severity of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) contracts at around 20 percent, lower than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to … is vitally important to help level the playing field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… such as gift certificates and bus or subway tokens. Awards from all qualified award programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of $1600 in the calendar year. Awards from all non-qualified award … relating to Employee Award Programs, issued 9/28/00. Web site link: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 613
… For 2006, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates Social Security/Medicare Taxes Federal … City of New York, and City of Yonkers Resident Income Tax Withholding Rates Qualified Parking Benefits Tax Rates There are changes to the Federal tax withholding rates, New York State tax withholding rates, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/613-summary-tax-related-changes-2006State Agencies Bulletin No. 1162
… Non-Arbitration eligible employees represented by NYSCOPBA in BU21 Background Pending legislation which will implement … $24 will be increased to $30 Pre-Shift briefing (PS1) rows from $48 to $59.99 will be increased to $60. If a PS1 row … on the updated row. Note: Currently, if an employee is earning the pre-shift briefing minimum of $48, it is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1162-retroactive-increase-guaranteed-pre-shift-briefing-minimum-nonDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… water systems supplying drinking water but, as we’ve seen in other states, this critical infrastructure is increasingly … up to date.” There are nearly 9,000 public water systems in New York, including more than 2,800 community water … version has not been submitted. They said that in some cases, the plans only appear to be missing because the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… of General Services (OGS) after the prior contract expired on October 30, 2016. The new contract was delayed until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… Manufacturing Competitiveness (BNIAMC) in Erie County. Gaming Commission $10.8 million to 26 localities for gaming revenue distributions for the del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga Downs Casino, and Resorts World …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… Tourism in New York state has grown post-pandemic but employment in … pandemic, New York lost $10.9 billion in economic activity from travel and tourism, but by 2023, had fully recovered, … has grown in New York. There were 947 farms in 2022 earning over $55 million from agritourism. This was almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. The audit … members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate … billed with modifier 59 may involve a different anatomical site or separate injury. From September 1, 2012 to August 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… information and site visits are conducted and documented in the loan files. Forward all loan modification requests to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanOversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees homeless shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2016 through July 2, 2019. About the Program … information, scheduling meetings, and performing shelter site visits. Key Recommendations Improve policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersSocial Media Use Policy
… use of these sites. You are subject to the TOS of the host site when you visit a social media site. Information (photos, videos, messages, etc.) you share … TOS. For more information, consult the host website's TOS. In addition they may indicate that they utilize "cookies," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged … lifestyles," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I commend the work of District Attorney Singas, the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationState Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… Date(s) August 19, 2009 Background Recent changes in tax regulations require that military stipend payments be exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. … to a retroactive salary increase from their time while earning the stipend will have the FICA exemption applied only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendOpinion 92-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … subordinates within collective bargaining units were earning the same or nearly the same as their department … of section 207-m to the deputy commissioner, it is clear from both the language of section 207-m quoted above and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up) (2023-F-32)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f32.pdf