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Opinion 97-13
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (service credit for training taken during a period of suspension); (service credit for training taken without approval) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … a disciplinary suspension may not earn points for training courses taken during the suspension. A volunteer firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the system’s 524 miles of … not conducted more in-depth inspections of a significant number of these structures. In total, 792, or 38 percent, of … has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the systems 524 miles of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsAdaptive Solutions Multi Services, PLLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Adaptive Solutions Multi Services, PLLC (Adaptive Solutions) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Adaptive Solutions’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/adaptive-solutions-multi-services-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualShoreham-Wading River Central School District – Capital Assets (2025M-23)
… procedures. As of July 1, 2023, the District’s inventory list of capital assets contained 9,815 assets with an … with the assistance of the District’s Business Manager (Business Manager), supervised and monitored the … which included overseeing the maintenance of the inventory list. The District’s Board of Education (Board) did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/08/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-23Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… financial management information system or online banking to track daily cash balances. Perform a detailed cash flow … timing when formulating the budget. Review historical data to determine typical cash inflows and outflows throughout the … the frequency of billing (for example, from semiannual to quarterly), but first perform an analysis to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure … and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New … three contracts for $5.1 million with Essex County to buy and demolish property in eight communities damaged by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts statewide were designated in fiscal stress … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time of … uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of … properties with elevators and related equipment, the list is incomplete and inaccurate. Auditors found 75 of 85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… of the Fund’s portfolio companies, including Duke Energy Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. The remaining proposals request … from 43 percent of shareholders in 2018) CMS Energy Corp. (proposal received support from 45 percent of … season, the Fund filed 16 shareholder proposals seeking verification of companies’ direct and indirect political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. East Quogue Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) … and approval. Payments were not sufficiently supported for 16 claims totaling $835,152 that the claims auditor … increased costs. Homer Central School District – Criminal History Background Checks (Cayuga County) The district did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0North Brookfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2026M-2)
… reports and file required AFRs with the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC). As a result, the Board had … and OSC’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology … initiate corrective action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law (Town Law), a written corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/08/north-brookfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2026m-2New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… and grow in New York, and it matters for the fiscal health of the State and local governments. New York’s strength has … labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of … force. Major findings include: Between 2011 and 2021, the size of the New York labor force declined 1 percent while it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… to contribute 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. If you are employed by more than one participating employer, once you join the Retirement System, all salary and service earned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementCUNY Bulletin No. CU-569
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for after-tax (ROTH) contributions to the 403(b) plan Affected Employees All CUNY employees Background On … February 16, 2017 OSC Actions OSC will create deduction code 400 (CUNY 403 ROTH) in PayServ. Agency update will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-569-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-cunyTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… needs. Key Findings From January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017, total fund balance increased in the general fund by … During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). Year-end 2017 fund balance was 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B23-7-3)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2022. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-long-beach-budget-review-b23-7-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1585
… Purpose To inform agency payroll officers of the new procedure for notifying their … To inform agency payroll officers of the new procedure for notifying their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1585-notification-employees-when-prior-year-fica-ssmedicare-deficiency-hasDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-80
… over 39 consecutive pay periods beginning with the final paycheck of fiscal year 2015-2016. Effective Date(s) … taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The … be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original Death Certificate and a Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-80-repayment-rrsu-bargaining-unit-67-deficit-reductionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1472
… processing of the repayment of NYSCOPBA Bargaining Unit 21 DRP reductions. Affected Employees Employees whose balance of NYSCOPBA for Bargaining Unit 21 DRP reductions is less than zero (0) in one or more record … in the Non-Arbitration Eligible (Non-Arb.) Bargaining Unit 21 Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP) created pursuant to Section 7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1472-repayment-new-york-state-correctional-officers-police-benevolent