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Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… The Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mOrange County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2014M-80)
… approximately $756 million, of which the Department of Social Services’ budget totaled approximately $236 million. … Orange County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring and Payments 2014M80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/orange-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2014m-80Village of Milford – Board Oversight (2018M-25)
… 16, 2017. Background The Village of Milford is located in the Town of Milford in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 415. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-milford-board-oversight-2018m-25Opinion 89-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … treasurer would have a conflict of interest by virtue of the countys renewal of a lease of a gravel pit from a corporation of which the treasurer owns more than 5 of the stock …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32Opinion 93-2
… VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, 9-912: Village … a proposition to change the month of the general village election at either a general or special village election for village officers. A village board, on its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2XIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… guest of their choice will receive meals valued at $19 per plate. Result - All costs associated with the awards and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent housing. The audit … were approved for CityFHEPS and subsequently exited the shelter into permanent housing. In one case, a client had to … are identified and receive Shopping Letters, and that shelter exits are recorded and reported accurately. DSS does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017. The system evaluated all non-calendar year local … System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… taxes, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Payroll Mobility Tax, totaled $3.9 billion, up by 7.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a report released … year-over-year increase at 6.8 percent, the strongest for the region since 2011. The North Country had the second … have typically been robust over the past several years. For the 57 counties outside of New York City, collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… to create a new financial reporting model. The objective of the project was to provide a financial reporting model that provides users of financial statements with information which will enhance … associations. If you require additional information or need technical assistance please contact the regional office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Opinion 94-11
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … September 12, 1994 Raymond F. Concannon, Esq., Attorney at Law North Merrick Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Opinion 93-31
… your letter asking whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed for mileage from … to meetings of the board of commissioners. The Rushford Lake Recreation District was established pursuant to chapter … we conclude that the commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may not be reimbursed for mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in 2014, New York State … owners in New York have withdrawn approximately $193 million to pay for college-related expenses. The Advisor Plan … owners in New York have withdrawn approximately $38 million to pay for college-related expenses. Section 529 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… state payments must be made. State agencies should contact the federal awarding agency to report the delay in … issuance for the disbursement (as recorded in either the Daily Revenue Journal (NYGL0400) or the daily Payee List (NYAP0495); The date federal funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… When an employee is leaving an agency, the agency must lock the employee’s SFS user account and remove the … last day of employment. For any questions relating to the lock or removal of access, please email the SFS helpdesk . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… performed most of the overtime in 2020: The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the … Health) made up 25 percent of the workforce but accounted for 62.9 percent of overtime hours and 59.9 percent of the … limited exceptions, a hiring freeze has been in effect for all Executive Branch departments and agencies since April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDo We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… the state this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. DiNapoli … it back.” Unclaimed funds is more than $13 billion in lost and forgotten money dating back to the 1940s. The money comes … deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been dormant for a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one … period was over, however, their service retirement would not be effective and their beneficiary would lose the … that the state emergency was declared, for members who have died of a COVID-related illness. The EO will enable the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisis