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Getting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-with-afr-may-2023.pdfRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Some elected and appointed officials may participate in a time-keeping system that either shows hours worked or … determining the number of days they’ve worked requires a different process. These officials who begin a new or … of additional service credit, benefit estimates and pension benefits. The governing board must review each entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaTown of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… budgeting practices, and its resultant financial condition for the period January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. … include the general fund, highway fund and water fund. For the 2012 fiscal year, expenditures from those funds … revenues, expenditures and fund balance available for appropriation. Develop long-term financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231DiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… Common Retirement Fund reached agreements with all seven portfolio companies where it filed climate-related … is not done, however, and we will continue engaging with portfolio companies to encourage climate risk management, … investments, and establishing minimum standards for portfolio companies that will inform engagements, investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… York has required health insurers, including Medicaid, to pay for the delivery of covered services through telehealth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "We will continue to fight public corruption wherever we find it." "As we allege, Mayor … a Chanel purse, and then lied about it in his filings. Public corruption strikes at the very heart of our democracy, … he received from another individual who paid his NYU Stern School of Business tuition bill. The investigation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… are downstate: 60 percent of customers in arrears are in New York City and Long Island and they comprise 68 percent of the … Grid LI (Grid LI) on Long Island, and National Grid NY (Grid NY) in portions of Queens. In addition, Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-balance-of-payments-2013.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/excel/federal-balance-payments-2013.xlsxTown of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
Determine whether Town of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/east-hampton-town-p7-23-23.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TANF funding is expected to be the City’s largest source of direct federal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2025, at about $2 billion, with more than half allocated to the Department of Social Services (DSS).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families.pdfPre-Retirement Consultations
… Service Retirement — this 30-minute appointment is for members applying for a service retirement. Disability Retirement — this 60-minute appointment is for members applying for a disability retirement. Estimating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pre-retirement-consultationsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfFairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s … approximately $2.6 million. Key Findings Library officials do not review or approve financial transactions before they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354State Agencies Bulletin No. 2269
… rating date; and Did not receive a performance advance in April 2024. Promotion Recalculation Employees who would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2269-october-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the pandemic remains … officially counted as unemployed, which peaked in New York State at 1.5 million or 15.9 percent of the labor force in … the first six weeks shown in the graph and continued to fund the largest numbers of claims into early August. (These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … 44 debit card transactions totaling $8,346 were paid prior to board audit and approval, which could result in the … The board did not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. Auditors reviewed 173 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… has not adopted multiyear financial and capital plans or established adequate reserves. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s … program. We also determined the Department does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler … used to identify and notify public authorities that have assessable public works contracts to ensure that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES When processing payments to a vendor, agencies must select a vendor location. In the … agencies should not leave Location blank on submissions to SFS, as this is the same as relying on the default. See … Agencies can view a vendor’s payment method by navigating to the Location tab on the vendor record and selecting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-location