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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… officials cannot account for over $75,000 in contingency funds that were to be used specifically for client housing … track coach routinely overestimated the amount of advance funds needed for athletic events. As a result, at one point … Also, the coach consistently returned unused advance funds more than two months later than required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period … officials found that the old meters they tested failed to record 50-70 percent of water flows. By not replacing the old inaccurate meters, users with accurate meters have to pay higher rates for water to help subsidize residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report … systems. In 2018, the EAC made the HAVA Election Security Grant (HAVA Security Grant) available to help states improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followTown of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… 30, 2015. Background The Town of East Greenbush is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … two elected Justices. The Justices’ combined collections in 2014 totaled approximately $598,000 for fines, fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60Earnings Limits
… earnings (FAE) , which is used to determine your NYSLRS pension, may be limited. If you earn more than the limit, it will not be factored into your pension and your employer should not withhold member … 401(a)(17) limits the earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount is set by federal law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… was to determine if the Center for Economic Growth, Inc.’s (CEG) claims for grant funds and associated matching … (Regional Centers). DED, the Regional Center for New York State, entered into a $2.9 million contract with CEG in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… customers statewide, with $1.8 billion owed to utility companies across the State. A preponderance of these … are downstate: 60 percent of customers in arrears are in New York City and Long Island and they comprise 68 percent of … Authorizing Phase 1 Arrears Reduction Program . Cases 14-M-0565, 20-M-0266, 20-M-0479. Issued June 16, 2022. 4 The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateUlster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to examine controls over the County’s court and trust funds … moneys from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. Additionally, in certain circumstance, … Court. Key Finding The Surrogate’s Court Clerk did not keep a court and trust fund register. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352Leaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… Medical Leave Act. Workers’ Compensation You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your Workers’ Compensation leave. To determine your eligibility and the cost (if any), please send a request to the Retirement System for review. State Police employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and … recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to … service make him an ideal choice as counsel. Our team of legal professionals tackle a wide variety of challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerOperational Advisory No. 10
… Subject: Updates to the GFO Pertaining to the new Fringe Benefit & Indirect Cost (FBIC) Automation … process. The new process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the SFS on a more real-time basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020
… the securities industry provides an outsized source of revenue, but the rising profits on Wall Street are … in jobs and capital gains. Wall St.’s share of city tax revenue has declined over the past several years as the … York City because it depends more on personal income tax revenue in its budget. DiNapoli estimates the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020The ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended December 31, 2014. Background Ulster-Greene, a not-for-profit organization located in Kingston, New York, is an … Green and Delaware counties. Ulster-Greene is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, … P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily deteriorated … and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… protections. Along with the President's previous proposals to gut the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31 … air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to reduce pollution in America, pushing our country … today's policy actions undercut our nation's ability to live up to its obligations under the agreement. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderScio Central School District – Capital Assets (2024M-45)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they intend to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Scio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/03/scio-central-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-45Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Capital Asset Inventory Records (2024M-98)
… making them more susceptible to theft without detection. In addition, capital asset inventory records also contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-capital-asset-inventoryXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of payment for services provided under banking services contracts. The following definitions are applicable to this … a formula prescribed by BSAO CMU of OSC. CONTRACT APPROVAL Contracts for banking services which are subject to approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process and Document Preparation: To process a payment to a military address using the SFS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-address