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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… invoices matched amounts charged, purchase orders for goods received were signed by the receiver, and there was … exceeded the statutory limit ranging from 19 to 21 percent for the five-year period. Livonia Central School District – … are inadequate because they do not detail practices for enforcement, such as monitoring computer use and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits have been issued. Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (Jefferson County) Overall, auditors found … known liabilities by a total of $1,104. Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (Delaware County) The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… subject to quarantine or isolation, advised by a health care provider to precautionary-quarantine, or are … of compensation but are subject to a cap of $511.00 per day and $5,110.00 for the 2 week period. Employees may use … of compensation but are subject to a cap of $200.00 per day and $2,000.00 for the 2 week period. The Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… of the MTA’s total revenue. Today, fare revenue makes up only 24.5% of the MTA’s $15.7 billion in revenue, excluding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-171
… by the change. Instead the following message will appear only once, upon saving the transaction: In order to prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-171-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-process-unifiedTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… examined were properly supported, recorded, and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24State Agencies Bulletin No. 1241
… April 2013 Retention Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … payment of $775 will be paid to all eligible employees in April 2013. Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 implemented … Payment. Ratification Date Criteria Employees must be in one of the following bargaining units on the respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1241-april-2013-retention-paymentOpinion 90-35
… is applicable. We are in receipt of your letter asking what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil … Concerning what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Association, Inc. – Financial Management (Erie County) Company officials did not adequately safeguard cash … to the company. Town of Cortlandville – Improving Private Property (Cortland County) Town officials inappropriately … total assessed value of $15.5 million. They found that the Assessor granted or subsequently maintained 81 (89 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMontauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-117-F)
… the Montauk Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … assess the Montauk Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/montauk-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-117-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 1101
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2011-2012 PEF Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees … number, pay period begin date and pay period end date for each pay type. New Earnings Codes OSC has created new … To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 20112012 PEF Deficit Reduction Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1101-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 920
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Additional Pay earnings codes and to provide … employees with Peace Officer status under Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law who meet the … a side letter to the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, a pilot incentive program has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/920-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-641
… explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earnings Affected Employees … Supervisor Plumber, Plumber’s Helper, Thermostat Repairer and Supervisor Thermostat Repairer Background A Consent Determination was entered and filed on November 2, 2018 between the Comptroller of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-641-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-plumbers-supervisorDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… action plans (CAPs). The 13 districts, whose 2019-20 budgeted expenditures totaled approximately $588 million, … districts (Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School … District, Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkState Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… the Agency Law Enforcement Services Unit (BU 31). Because only certain employees in the Agency Law Enforcement Services … in the Security Supervisors Unit (BU 61). Because only certain employees in the Security Supervisors Unit are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… emotional period, but it should never be used to profit from the hard work of taxpayers,” said Assistant District Attorney Erin Bates , who is handling the prosecution of this case. … on Jan. 24, 2014, his daughter sought to conceal his death from the state retirement system. Alayne Bertolino did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, there is an increased risk that errors or irregularities could … balance and reserve policies. Therefore, the board lacks important tools to project current and future operating and … Furthermore, officials’ continued practice of using debt to pay for recurring costs is imprudent. The review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 94-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (purchase order system) TOWN LAW, §110: The town board, in its discretion, may require multiple signatures for all, … two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. There is no State statute which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21Opinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… for those localities experiencing financial hardship, it can be difficult to overcome challenges that have been years … examining their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget prudently and develop realistic long-term financial plans.” The latest round of scores is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores