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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-businessLegal 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-0Burnt 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.pdfTown 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-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… following school district audits have been issued. Albion Central School District – Financial Management (Orleans … were communicated confidentially to officials. Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) and … accounting records were not properly maintained. Holland Central School District – Claims Audit (Erie County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services Division is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)
… the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation funds accumulated as of June 30, 2018. On June 25, 2020, the … The adopted budgets for the general and recreation funds are not structurally balanced because they include subsidies from other funds to finance their operations. The adopted budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8DiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… under $8 billion were $474.2 million higher than expected in December and $716.4 million higher than projected three … another $1.3 billion expected. "Strong tax collections in December added to a positive short-term picture for the … closely as negotiations on a new state budget begin in coming weeks.” Compared to a year earlier, total receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Candor Fire Company , Village of Coxsackie , Town of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Candor Fire Company Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 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-spending