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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… decline. The pandemic, however, has stalled progress in the borough that is home to one-fifth of New Yorkers and has threatened to reverse the gains it has made in recent years. “More than a year of sustained damage caused … and will always be resilient and as we move towards some form of normalcy, we will continue to work hard to be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxLaw Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers
… and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), what Tier will I be in PFRS? I have a prior PFRS Tier 2 membership. If I transfer … 2? How much of my ERS time will count towards my 25 years in the PFRS special plan? If I leave employment with SUNY and … what should I do? There is no need to send in any form or paperwork. You will remain in the ERS plan that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/law-pertaining-suny-police-officersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development … New York Economic Development Council for its partnership in creating sensible legislation to that will preserve IDAs as a critical economic engine in improving local communities. My thanks also to Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a report … period last year. This is the highest half-year increase in the state since 2010 and the fourth consecutive period of … DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax collections in several regions far surpassed last year. Outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… New York state faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s … is held to 2 percent, outyear gaps will occur beginning in SFY 2018-19. Based on DOB’s projections, DiNapoli’s report … $5 billion annually over the three fiscal years starting in state fiscal year (SFY) 2017-18. Total potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… used for GASB are the same as the assumptions used in the annual actuarial valuation, including a 5.9% discount … and the Pension Plan’s NPL. Pension Expense Changes in the Net Pension Liability, recognized in the current reporting period. There are some exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportOpinion 2002-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … for open space preservation); (referendum requirements in connection with establishment for acquisition of … for open space preservation); (investment of monies held in) -- Deposits and Investments (of monies in capital reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5Opinion 2006-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (charging … and zoning board of appeals) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §11: In the absence of any statutory direction to the contrary, … derived from the rental of town real property located in the area of the town outside of any incorporated village, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Opinion 2009-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (of town … one percent of the full valuation of taxable real property in the area of the town outside of any villages. You ask whether the threshold in Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), which triggers the need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homeless veterans declined from 5,765 in 2011 to 1,248 individuals in 2016 in New York, a decrease of 78.4 percent during the … The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransOpinion 96-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (disposition of … FUNDS -- Budget Procedures (authority to supersede in village); (disposition of proceeds of sale of property) … a thirty year period for general village purposes. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Opinion 97-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (sale of … must be approved by a majority of the qualified electors in the sewer district. A county sewer district is an … real estate, easements, rights of way, and other interests in real estate necessary to accomplish the purposes of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Opinion 2004-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for … ask whether the prohibition against the imposition of fees in General Municipal Law §209-b(4) applies to all emergency … 209-b(1), the squad is authorized to render services in case of accidents, calamities or other emergencies 2 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1VIII.1.A Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of payment status. The Office of the State … is within the same fund.. APJV transactions are submitted in the Accounts Payable module and are used to adjust … entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of payment status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1a-accounts-payable-journal-vouchersDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her thefts were brought to light during a … Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court that she stole cash payments made to … when Brown resigned. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree as a public corruption crime, Corrupting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsXIX.6.D Reporting – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… source even though the total project costs are contained in one SFS Project. SFS reports include the full project … funds related to the grant. The Featured Reports Listing in SFS Coach is updated to include information on the … with drill down to related project transactions in Project Costing. The report provides, by Reference Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6d-reportingXIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405, Laws of 1981 that monitors … Services (OGS), was significantly improved and updated in 1998. In October 2015, the balances in the system were converted to … developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405 Laws of 1981 that monitors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationDiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent from the … as the Division of the Budget withholds some payments in response to fiscal uncertainty. All eyes are on … respond fully to the COVID-19 crisis.” Other items of note in the report: June tax receipts were $475 million below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Maintenance of … throughout New York City, and MTA Bus provides bus service in portions of the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, and express … and disposition of non-revenue service vehicles (vehicles) in the fleet. These vehicles are used for purposes other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-follow