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DiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… after federal funding sources dry up at the end of fiscal year (FY) 2025. If revenues do not trend better than … in the years prior to the pandemic was the city’s out-year projections of growth in State education aid. After … new programming will create more than $1 billion a year in recurring costs that have no identified source of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapCUNY Bulletin No. CU-441
… To inform agencies of two new deduction codes for a Pre-Tax Park-N-Ride plan administered through Wage Works. … New York, the Park–N-Ride Plan will allow the use of pre-tax and post-tax payroll deductions to pay for qualified parking. Only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-441-cuny-pre-tax-parking-programNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 … use (MHSU) program for the Empire Plan. Civil Service is responsible for maintaining the New York Benefits … and eligibility information. Eligibility information is entered into NYBEAS by a participating employer’s health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… through December 31, 2017, total fund balance increased in the general fund by $94,855 (49 percent). Year-end 2017 … appropriations. During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). … Town has projects that will require significant funding in the coming years, Town officials have not developed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured fund balances and reserves were reasonable for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Marathon Central School District serves seven towns in Cortland County, two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Schuylerville Central School District – Fund Balance (2016M-113)
… The Schuylerville Central School District is located in eastern Saratoga County. The District, which operates … year the District transferred more than $1.4 million in excess funds from the employee benefit accrued liability … the amount of the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limits and reduce the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/schuylerville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-113Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to … and Prevention (CDC), mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Being mentally healthy in … Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… after the lapse date will be rejected by OSC. Payments required to be made during the blackout period to payees … please see Chapter XII, Section 10.B - Business Continuity Plan– Critical Payments During an Emergency of this Guide. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… to the District to provide fiscal and academic oversight. In February 2021, the two appointed monitors (one fiscal and … may be under-funded by approximately $25 to $30 million. In response to those concerns, District officials, SED … 2021-22 budget considered District officials’ projections in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… Background The Holley Central School District is located in the Town of Murray in Orleans County. The District is governed by a Board of … budgeting practices generated approximately $6.7 million in operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342State Agencies Bulletin No. 1159
… taken by the Deficit Reduction Plans to employees in the bargaining units listed below who leave State service. … stipulate payments of Deficit Reduction compensation taken in State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and State Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who leave State service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1159-repayment-compensation-taken-deficit-reduction-plans-employeesCredit for Previous or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you are entitled to receive as early as … your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior service is any … and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better benefit. Please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/credit-previous-or-military-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … did not ensure purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the town’s procurement policy, and used … revenues collected were recorded and deposited. In addition, the board attempted to segregate cash receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services … federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff and provide youth … the period from October 2018 through December 2023. About the Program Through its Division of Youth and Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the … and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed … "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnHamilton Central School District – Procurement (2020M-168)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … District officials did not always seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … procurement policy. Officials did not: Seek competition for the services procured from five professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/26/hamilton-central-school-district-procurement-2020m-168Collateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… Fee: $5.00 Collateral Loan Broker’s Registration Statement Unclaimed Property Forms Industry Specific Handbook - Pawn … location. Supplemental Registration Fee: $2.50 Reporting Unclaimed Property and Sales Pawn brokers, or collateral loan brokers, must report unclaimed property and sales—property and money that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokersDual Employment
… System (UCS) employees who are dually employed at other State agencies are working their required hours at each job. … Judge. UCS employs about 17,936 individuals throughout the State, some of whom are also employed by other government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… 2011. During that period, the unexpended funds remaining at year end declined from an $11 million surplus in 2007 to a deficit of $1.7 million at the end of 2011, leaving the County with no financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board of … the 2013-14 fiscal year are $138.8 million. Key Findings In recent years the District has struggled with fiscal … they relied heavily on appropriations of fund balance in the budgets from 2010-11 through 2011-12. As a result, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341