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Opinion 94-11
… letter to a prior opinion of this Office (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-196, p 209) and ask if that opinion still … or impliedly permitted by statute (see also 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-15, p 15; 27 Opns St Comp, 1971, p 170) and concluded that there is no statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… markets during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the … expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value reflects $10.9 billion in benefits paid out during the … years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionIX.12.M Journal Vouchers – IX. Federal Grants
… very rare cases, it may be necessary to finance payments from federal fund appropriations that later are journal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12m-journal-vouchersVII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… will be paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State. Fringe Benefits costs refer to those … for assessing, collecting and making payments from funds of the State are included in various statutes of the … employee is paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State, fringe benefits and a proportionate share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overviewVII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State. Fringe Benefits costs refer to those disbursements incurred by the State for the benefit of its employees and includes the costs to the State, as an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… Year Ended December 31, 2002 General Fund HUD Programs Community Redevelopment Route 7 Construction Fund Other … Culture and recreation 11,411,685 11,411,685 Community development 2,954,389 2,954,389 Education - … SPECIAL ITEM: Proceeds from sale of park land 3,476,488 3,476,488 Net change in fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1IX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… In some instances, payments are made to vendors, including sub-recipients, before the vendors have … the funds, the agency should require the funds be returned to the State. In such instances the agency should calculate … than $25, agencies should require that amount be paid to the State. Once the interest payment is received, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendorsXI.12 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contractor or contracting agency changes; and requirements for closing and, if necessary, re-establishing contracts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12-overviewDeposit Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-204)
… should examine ways to gain more control over cafeteria menu options in an effort to increase student participation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/08/deposit-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-204DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ … then jumped to more than $124,000 when the $1 license application check-off box was instituted in 2009. … put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application checkoff box to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Legislation proposed by DiNapoli's office was enacted to improve the pace at which tax check-off contributions are put … to improve transparency and accountability for how the funds are used. Key findings include: Through SFY … and Operation; Women's Cancers Education and Prevention; Mental Illness Anti-Stigma; and NYS Teen Health Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… been the state and local governments, which consistently pay their contributions in good times and bad. As of March … in cash, bonds, and mortgages (23.14 percent), private equity (10.57 percent), real estate and real assets (8.24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… projects funded by the Recovery Act, namely, Poughkeepsie Station Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 million), Grand Central … Facilities Rehabilitation ($22.7 million), and Tarrytown Station Improvement ($37.3 million). Key Findings Our review … the project site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one conductor was not at his assigned post when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Estimated First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 was -8.24% for the … The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY 202223 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-estimated-first-quarter-resultsTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… collections. As a result, collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk accumulated … when they were received. As a result, the potential for missing funds and the misuse of funds increases significantly. Properly deposit all real property tax collections in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfFederal funds to New York City: Child Care and Development Block Grant
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.575) is the primary federal program that provides child care assistance to low-income working families.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-child-care-and-development-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-I-grants-to-local-educational-agencies.pdfExtra-Classroom Activity (2015-MR-5)
… officials should ensure that the Treasurer, faculty advisors and student treasurers are follow the District’s … appropriate accounting records. The Treasurer and faculty advisors should provide adequate oversight to student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/extra-classroom-activity-2015-mr-5Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2008 through October 21, 2013. … elected members. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $23 million. Key Findings For the last five fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342