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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that did not comply with the 4 percent statutory limit for the past three fiscal years. When adding back unused … including a reserve plan that indicates their intentions for funding, using and accumulating reserve funds. BOCES … certain reserve funds to ensure amounts were appropriate for BOCES’ needs or include reserve funding in the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… deferred compensation and higher base salaries. Wall Street profits totaled $27.6 billion in 2010, which would be … down, but that's not an indicator of a weakness on Wall Street," DiNapoli said. "Wall Street is changing its … the aftermath of the greatest financial meltdown since the Great Depression. Past practices rewarded short-term gains at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010Opinion 92-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (necessity to obtain … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-d, 173: The extension of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… tests did disclose 30 awards totaling $27,964 that school officials certified in error. Metropolitan … City Department of Education (DoE) Management of General School Funds (Follow-up) (2013-F-33) An initial report, … retired state, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 94-5
… The conclusion that section 116(13) authorizes reports only on the affairs of boards, commissions, departments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Due Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… funds are required to attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring, or escheating, the … property report. In the notice, be sure to tell the owner that their property will be reported as abandoned … your report. Include that date in the notice to give the owner a deadline for contacting you. Exemptions to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… of being equipped to make financial decisions that support their well-being, many Americans remain unprepared for financial emergencies—a point that the COVID-19 pandemic, … and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… obligations. In addition, a Franchise Oversight Board (FOB) was formed to oversee NYRA’s financial operations. In … the franchise is terminated before that time. However, the FOB stressed the need for NYRA to develop a plan to become … was not prescribed by the Franchise Oversight Board (FOB) or any other authoritative NYRA guidance. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New York. The audit covered … To determine if the Department of Health improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… passengers (using LIRR estimates of regular ridership). Only one “Lessons Learned” meeting was held for the sampled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… Purpose To determine whether the practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ … City, an obstetrics and gynecology practice operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New York. With respect to the Empire Plan, Dr. Gomes’ practice is a non-participating provider. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesOpinion 2002-7
… LAW §§259, 3651: The library board of trustees of a school district public library may determine to accumulate … of monies from a "capital reserve fund" established by a school district public library is subject to referendum. … shall be kept as a separate fund by the municipal or school district treasurer and expended only upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Montauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… establishing and approving all salaries and hourly wages by position or as part of a collective bargaining agreement. … The District’s 13 ALS employees use a combination of sign-in sheets and a biometric timeclock (finger reader) to help … We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… ensure payments are used as intended and whether program contractors accurately report performance outcomes, including … eligible public or private not-for-profit organizations (contractors) to implement them. Contractors work with third parties (e.g., local businesses) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsOpinion 90-19
… for our review, nor address those issues relating only to the internal affairs of a fire company which do not … 10-1000 of the Village Law, except that the council may only make recommendations to the board of trustees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-19Mineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313Town of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2013 through April … The Town does not take a physical inventory of its fuel and does not reconcile fuel purchases and usage. Key Recommendations Segregate the … of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel inventory for the period January 1 2013 through April 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365Salary Explanation Page How-To Guide
This guide shows you how to use the Salary Explanation page in Retirement Online to complete and submit more detailed earnings information for your employees when they retire.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/salary-explanation.pdfDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… runs out, but in that time, it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in … operations and achieve structural budgetary balance.” Budget Gaps Entering July 2022, transit ridership continued … holes in its operating costs through debt, its structural budget imbalance is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… Historic federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep … of the year-over-year growth will be for new initiatives and more funding for existing programs. DiNapoli expressed concerns about the growth in capital spending and debt. He also cautioned that many provisions weaken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budget