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Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… when the consideration exceeds $500, at a rate of $2 for every $500 of consideration exchanged. The tax is paid by … properties given as bona fide gifts or sold at tax sale, for example, are exempt. RETT is generally paid during deed … system. Key Recommendations Pursue options for collaborating with county recording officers to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and their bottom lines,” said … sales tax revenues otherwise rose $249 million (3.7%) for the year. Additional findings in DiNapoli’s report … a sales tax saw a drop in collections from 2014 to 2015. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… local economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to … in the company through Trillium Group, a managing partner for the In-State Program, in 2010 ($500,000) and in 2009 … within the region," said Kevin Phelps, general partner for Trillium Group. The In-State Private Equity Investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… prevention and deterrence to detection and prosecution. For example, our analysis of prescription data identified … more than 325,000 prescriptions filled over 565,000 times for controlled substances such as Oxycodone (OxyContin), … recommendations: to review the identified prescriptions for potential investigations; enhance routine data analysis; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 811
… Projected 7 Year Completion Date fields where applicable (for those employees who incur a break in service prior to … an employee’s rehire, agencies were required to account for all breaks in service prior to the employee’s enrollment … employee’s termination thus requiring agencies to account for only the most recent break in service when calculating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/811-new-fields-tiaacref-suspensenri-page-payservState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to finance operations, none of the fund balance was used for operations for the 2013-14 through 2015-16 school years. When the amount … treasurers did not issue duplicate press-numbered receipts for extra-classroom activities' collections. Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York state workers, retirees and families who rely on the Fund for financial security," DiNapoli said. "Since Vicki joined … one of the largest and best in the country. I thank her for her contributions and wish her the best," DiNapoli added. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … – Leave Accruals (Suffolk County) Leave accrual records for business office employees were overstated by a total of … In addition, the board does not adopt individual budgets for each sewer district. Capital costs are allocated to three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … review the $710,284 in rebates and credit the Department for the rebates, as appropriate. We also recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-67
… a leave without pay on December 31, 2001 are not eligible for the Location Stipend. OSC Automatic In the Time Entry … who were active in Bargaining Unit 08 on December 31, 2001 for the following campuses: 28050 Stony Brook 28390 … Processing Instructions If an employee is ineligible for the automatic payment: Agency staff at Stony Brook and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-67-suny-location-stipendState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… County) District officials did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with district policy. … providers without seeking competition and used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional … and reviewed or ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes. Town of Waterloo – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… Request for Qualifications Issued by the Office of the State … basis in connection with the members’ applications for retirement benefits. To view the advertisement, visit the … . All information as it becomes available, is available for download through the following link(s): Attachment 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … would then be forwarded to the officer responsible for preparing and signing checks. After the claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorEthics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… and should do more to ensure proper ethics oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local … on time. 50 percent did not review disclosure statements for potential conflicts of interest and completeness. 50 … requirements are met. Ensure ethics training is provided for all Ethics Board members, officers and employees. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1DiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… nation’s strongest, ready to provide retirement security for our 1.1 million members, retirees and their … York,” Patel said. “My thanks go to Comptroller DiNapoli for his trust in appointing me to this position.” Patel was … University. He worked as a technologist and consultant for IBM Global Services in San Francisco prior to working in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to ensure claims are adequately documented and supported, for legitimate district purposes and approved prior to … County) District officials do not have long-term plans for reserve balance levels or usage. The reserves for retirement contributions, compensated absences and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopted budgets that did not include estimated expenses for recurring revenues and realistic estimates for expenditures. As a result, the district has accumulated … and approved before payment, appropriately supported and for valid business purposes. However, two tuition claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0RFQual #24-01 Medical Examiner Management Services
… Request for Qualifications Issued by the Office of the State … and will conduct Independent Medical Examinations (“IMEs”) for NYSLRS’ Medical Board (“Board”), render professional, … All information as it becomes available, is available for download through the following links: Attachment 1 (Fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-24-01DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… fatal crashes are occurring. As New Yorkers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday and summer vacations, let’s … governments have numerous safe highway efforts underway. For example, New York was allocated nearly $641 million over 5 years from the federal government for the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The enacted state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-ny