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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… a new state budget. Many New Yorkers are hurting, and it is important that a final agreement is reached quickly. “We have alerted the Governor and the state Legislature that if a state budget is not adopted on Monday, about 39,000 state workers may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health ( … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followHancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)
… made unplanned transfers to the District’s reserves. We found those reserves to be over-funded by approximately … surplus funds to a more reasonable level. However, we found that the Board did not include in its 2013-14 budget … is developed. Review all reserve balances and determine if the amounts reserved are necessary, reasonable, and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation (CUTE) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … on CUTE’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 and certain costs reported on its CFRs for the two fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/15/childrens-unit-treatment-and-evaluation-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMcLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… The Treasurer did not adequately secure unused check stock. Key Recommendations The Board should ensure the annual … of our audit. The Treasurer should secure District check stock. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296State Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… to $2,080 (biweekly guaranteed minimum was increased from $48 to $80) effective 3/25/10. Time Entry Earnings Code LSA , … XX/XX/20XX Earnings End Date: XX/XX/20XX Earn Code: LSR Hours: # of Hours Agencies should review all LSA (Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… made by the carrier, the law requires WCB to impose a $50 penalty (HP-1 penalty) on the carrier. The proceeds of these penalties are … Department. Adjust accounts receivable and other WCB accounting records for the penalties it has inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, … policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSyracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… Cost-benefit analyses do not adequately compare the community costs against expected benefits. The Board has no … decisions. Ensure that cost-benefit analyses compare the community costs of proposed projects to the expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… The Comsewogue Public Library, located in the hamlet of Port Jefferson Station in Suffolk County, is governed by a Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316State Agencies Bulletin No. 1799.1
… no longer being taken for employees due to new minimum wage rates affecting the general deduction rules for … for the week exceeds 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage in effect. Disposable earnings are calculated on the single minimum wage rate set by the New York State Commissioner of Labor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17991-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… no longer being taken for employees due to new minimum wage rates affecting the general deduction rules for … for the week exceeds 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage in effect. Disposable earnings are calculated on the single minimum wage rate set by the New York State Commissioner of Labor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateTown of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… and the internal controls over the Clerk’s receipts for the period January 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012. … Town Supervisor and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 … The Board did not adopt detailed policies and procedures for its budget preparation process and the routine monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsPlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… and implement controls to ensure that the District does not enter into contracts in which an officer or employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… May 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven members who … reported 33 active projects including 22 active bonds and 12 PILOT agreements with 21 businesses. Key Findings The … or implement an adequate system to monitor, evaluate, and control benefits and incentives granted to businesses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-14-12)
… that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/14/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-14-12DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… The $229 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 includes new recurring spending for schools, mental health services, … federal aid is spent down, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Earlier in the week, … The $229 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year SFY 202324 includes new recurring spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… and financing these capital investments over the next 20 years will be difficult, according to a report released … to invest $105.7 billion (in 2012 dollars) over the next 20 years to maintain and modernize the existing transit … need to be invested in the subway system over the next 20 years. This estimate includes $15.6 billion to modernize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-351
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 UCS Longevity Bonus (JLO) and provide instructions for … 86, 88, or CT who meet the eligibility criteria on 04/01/2025 may be eligible to receive the 2025 Longevity Bonus. Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-351-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloOpinion 88-32
… the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to publish names, office addresses and phone numbers of town officials) TOWN LAW, §§30, 116(13): … public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have asked whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32