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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… Federal aid stabilized state finances, enabling New York to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts and preserve … reporting on plans to address inequities, including how projects will benefit communities disproportionately … how goals would be achieved. Other states are doing a better job, enacting stand-alone allocation bills, fostering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2023M-88)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-2023-88.pdfAs Personal Income Tax Checkoffs Increase in Number, Disbursements Lag for Most Funds
Of the 42 states that impose a personal income tax, nearly all allow taxpayers to make charitable contributions through checkoffs on their personal income tax (PIT) returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-checkoffs-2024.pdfClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
Determine whether Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES officials ensured the third-party administrator returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement, dependent care assistance program and health reimbursement arrangement in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/ceww-boces-2022m-31.pdfLegal Aid Society
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments Unified Courts System (Courts) made to Legal Aid Society of New York City (Legal Aid) from April … services (e.g. social workers, investigators, etc.) to minors residing in ten New York counties. To carry out the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/legal-aid-societyDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… in the 2019-20 state fiscal year (SFY), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A report issued by DiNapoli’s office in 2014 found that large … spent on the intended purposes in a timely manner. The report released today found that 14 funds had higher balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) is putting $50 million toward the federal Paycheck Protection … are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. … to address the immediate crisis. Additionally, the Fund is exploring the possibility of providing another $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… operations at current spending levels. Chenango County – Court and Trust Funds The treasurer generally established … tax levy increased by $771,762 from 2019 to 2024, meaning that real property taxes may have been higher than … a total of $14,213 and underpaid one employee $77 for separation payments. Of the unused leave payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Town of Moriah - Cash Management (2019M-169)
… period. Key Recommendations Periodically solicit interest rate quotes from multiple financial institutions. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-cash-management-2019m-169Village of Greenwich - Cash Management (2019M-230)
… earnings were maximized. Had officials invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available … monthly cash flow forecasts that estimate available funds for investment. Ensure available funds are invested within legal limits, to maximize interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-cash-management-2019m-230II.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… accrual and accrual. Financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingUlster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… totaled approximately $290 million. Key Finding Surplus funds are below the County’s policy which states that fund … Closely monitor the level of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and ensure that budgets are … balanced without depleting the unexpended surplus funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Opinion 92-32
… within the town and immediately reconvey the depot, for fair and adequate consideration, to an historical society for … to the anticipated date of availability and shall be for fair and adequate consideration ... which in no event shall … the town in connection with its acquisition of the depot. October 20, 1992 Kevin M. McArdle, Esq., Town Attorney Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Sexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… the period April 1, 2011 to July 25, 2013. Background In April 2007, the Legislature enacted the Sex Offender … the Office has reviewed over 10,500 sex offenders’ cases, leading to 266 sex offenders currently being civilly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… for travel by other than the Fund’s preferred mode and without proper supporting documentation to justify such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingOpinion 89-42
… program. This is in reply to your letter concerning the investment of village funds in short term United States … is issued, the security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in a … under this program. Initially, we note that the temporary investment of municipal funds is generally governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… officials effectively managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserve funds. The Board and District officials: Did not implement … properly restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related debt as required. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementWhite Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not … maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… former clerk to justice.” Barnes was initially arrested on Sept. 30 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investments