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Opinion 98-14
… established (one townwide and one town outside village) to account for the four categories (see Highway Law, §277, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14DiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are older New Yorkers waiting for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing enough to make sure the funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… trustee of the Fund, said. “Sylvester McClearn has a long and proven track record in the financial industry and I have … of perspectives and experiences is an essential asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his … and Sly has already added to our work opening the doors for up-and-coming financial managers,” said Chief investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-135
… which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of … No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks. Checks issued to eligible employees who … OSC will accept a photocopy of this forhttps://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ac934p-fillable.pdfm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-135-october-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceCybersecurity Month Phishing
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-phishing-10-31-22.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (Cayuga County) The … agreements receive longevity payments, their agreements do not include language for these payments upon separation. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Clinton-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.pdfDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… revenues are rapidly falling,” DiNapoli said. “In this year’s state budget, aid to local governments was flat and … for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent from last year. From March through May 2020, local governments have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsOpinion 93-28
… (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Highway Fund (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28State Agencies Bulletin No. 2153
… to eligible PEF employees based on the 04/01/2023 Salary Schedule. Effective Dates: The September 2023 Performance … Payments will be included in Institution paycheck Pay Period 11L, dated 09/21/2023; or Administration Pay Period 12L, paycheck dated 09/27/2023. Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2153-september-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2044
… to eligible PEF employees based on the 04/01/2022 Salary Schedule. Effective Dates The September 2022 Performance … the reason(s) the employee’s record will not be updated: NYS Position Has Both Equated Grade and NTE – if the … employee’s Grade on the Position Data page (based on the NYS Position Number) is equal to 600 and a value exists in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2044-september-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-andUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the water and sewer ordinances did not conform to applicable state law. Town of Alexandria – Water and Sewer … did not budget accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five … Auditors found that the clerk did not remit collections to the supervisor and treasurer in a timely manner. The clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… Key Recommendations Create a schedule for replacing old or inaccurate meters or both. Ensure that the Town bills for all water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192Town of Andover – Audit of Claims (2013M-388)
… through September 30, 2013. Background The Town of Andover is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-andover-audit-claims-2013m-388Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… the year. Conduct more frequent cash flow analyses if your local government or school district is experiencing fiscal … and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … Earnings Following prudent yet effective investment strategies can improve cash inflow and even reduce costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal … January 1, 2012 through October 11, 2013. Background The Town of Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is … basis which individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Opinion 96-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of … March 7, 2017. Background The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily responsible for addressing public policy and service issues for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Steuben County (S9-21-19)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … County (County) is one of the local governments included in our review. The County is located in the southern tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-steuben-county-s9-21-19