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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9) The department needs to improve monitoring of both program expenditures and recipient performance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District , … , Sodus Central School District , St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Vertus Charter School , … and the Whitesville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… a monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. How Defined Benefit Plans Work Defined benefit pension plans, … members and employers. However, the biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement … defined contribution plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement account, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the Fed’s interest rate response, and continued volatility in the financial markets all impact whether the trajectory … Funding Federal aid has long played an essential role in the State’s budget and its ability to provide health care, … education, human services and other essential programs. In recent years, for example, new federal funding has helped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… actually did. Auditors also found improvements are needed to the Department of Health’s automated claims processing and payment system to prevent incorrect payments. Homes and Community Renewal: … (HUD) through the Housing Trust Fund Corporation to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- County Treasurer's Fee (applicability of fee … provided herein, the county treasurer, or, in the City of New York, the commissioner of finance, shall be entitled to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33New York Local Government Assistance Corporation
… ) Mission Statement Created on June 11, 1990, the New York Local Government Assistance Corporation’s (“Corporation” … Notice March 1, 2018, Minutes – Adopted June 18, 2018 June 26, 2017 Agenda Meeting Notice June 26, 2017, Minutes – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgacState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971
… No. 1971.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance to enter a Direct Deposit and provide the details of the new … non-payroll amounts (i.e., travel expense reimbursements) due to them to be deposited into the balance account they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1971-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryEmployer Annual Invoice
… amortizations (oldest to newest) and any remaining funds are deposited into your Reserve Fund, which earns … wire transfer or paper check. Paying by ACH is: Fast. Your funds are transferred electronically. Easy. Your payment … transfers are both secure, electronic ways to transfer funds and more reliable than mailing a check. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-annual-invoiceDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, … P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that did exist were not adequate. Village of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-102) Key duties … Medical Services (EMS) Billing (2019M-112) The EMS Department did not bill for 614 incidents resulting in … the board did not audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports or identify and address improper budgeting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fees were minimized. Had the supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court … reported applicable court transactions to the state Department of Motor Vehicles and prepared monthly Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … agent did not always formally approve all purchases prior to ordering goods and services. Harpursville Central School … over the payroll process, there is room for improvement due to the lack of uniformity in procedures. For example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Financial Management Practices
… Hudson River and the Black River to reduce flooding caused by excess run-off and to augment river flow at times of … limitations, including one project that had been mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2007 … generate more revenue and become more efficient by strengthening its practices over past-due assessments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesHow Contribution Rates Are Determined – What Every Employer Should Know
… Actuary ensures that adequate assets are being accumulated to pay benefits as they become due using demographic (rates … or present value of benefits (PVB), based on expected investment earnings and mortality rates. The PVB reflects the amount of money needed in the Fund today to pay benefits in the future. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/how-contribution-rates-are-determinedAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… Purpose To determine whether Pratt Institute complied with the … $41,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess … annual 2011 financial report with the State Comptroller’s Office. Key Recommendations Confer with the District’s legal … the services to be provided and the pay rate for each service. Adopt written policies and procedures covering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … not maintain a multiyear financial plan and has continued to rely on unreliable revenues and one-time funding sources. … an effective claims audit or establish an adequate process to ensure that transactions were properly authorized and …
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