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Opinion 92-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund (need to establish); (use of entire proceeds to retire debt even when part of … 1987 Opns St Comp No 8771 p 107 still represents the views of this Office in light of the subsequent amendment of 6l of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the … Maintenance Fund, the principal of which is to be held in trust for future maintenance and preservation. Cemeteries … has issued two online manuals to assist cemeteries in meeting these and other requirements. The Division’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific … by appropriating fund balance each year, although these funds were not needed due to the operating surpluses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… has cost county taxpayers a bundle and left the courses in poor repair,”DiNapoli said. “Had county officials properly … the courses’sub-par conditions sooner.” Beginning in 1997, Monroe County contracted with Tindale to operate, … clubhouse project at one course, and to make $100,000 in other capital improvements annually. In June and July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… Fund (Fund), today announced various initiatives to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at … and problem-solving capabilities, and ultimately lead to improved shareholder value. Including people with … are critical drivers of business success. Failure to establish robust DEI policies and practices can result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but funding for education and social services remain … immigration reform.” The city’s Preliminary FY 2025 budget and January Financial Plan enabled the city to … (adjusted for prepayments), close its $7.1 billion FY 2025 budget gap, and reduce its out-year gaps. The January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… billion surplus from last fiscal year and $1.7 billion in savings from the city’s Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) have helped New York City balance its $112.6 billion budget for city fiscal year (FY) 2024, despite $2.9 billion in costs in FY 2024 to address the influx of asylum seekers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… special education providers, claimed nearly $1.4 million in taxpayer reimbursements for ineligible costs, according to … taxpayer dollars they spend,” DiNapoli said. “The children in our special education programs need every dollar available … during the 2013-2014 school year. It reported $11 million in costs for reimbursement in the three fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… February 2020. They found about $1.17 million (68 percent) in expenses for 17 contracts either lacked sufficient … Industry Standards (Follow-Up) (2021-F-2) An audit issued in December 2019 found that CUNY had fallen short in providing its colleges with sufficient guidance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District , … , Sodus Central School District , St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Vertus Charter School , … and the Whitesville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … However, the biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement Fund . Over the past … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the Fed’s interest rate response, and continued volatility in the financial markets all impact whether the trajectory … Funding Federal aid has long played an essential role in the State’s budget and its ability to provide health care, … education, human services and other essential programs. In recent years, for example, new federal funding has helped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims (2023-S-13) Under Medicare Part … auditors determined Medicaid made improper payments for 49 Part C claims (55%) totaling $881,233. The improper payments occurred in part because hospitals misinterpreted state regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- County Treasurer's Fee … Investment of (duty of county treasurer to deposit bail in interest-bearing account); (maintenance by county … (duty of superior court to deposit retained bail in interest-bearing account and pay interest to State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33New York Local Government Assistance Corporation
… has fulfilled its mission and, per Section 3233 of the Public Authorities Law, its existence has been terminated as of October 1, 2022. Contacts: Pat Reale ( [email protected] ) … Corporation’s (“Corporation” or “LGAC”) mission consists of three main goals, which, when met, directly benefit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgacState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971
… is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1971.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step … of the new Direct Deposit Audit Locked Query resulting from the upgrade of the PayServ system to PeopleSoft version … form should be submitted at the time of rehire to confirm up-to-date Direct Deposit information. Note: Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1971-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryEmployer Annual Invoice
… worked reported to NYSLRS by your organization during the State fiscal year, April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024. You can … process. Pay by Paper Check Make the check payable to the New York State and Local Retirement System. Fill out the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-annual-invoiceDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… is the state’s largest commodity, ranking third for sales nationwide in 2017, with sales of over $2.5 billion. The … cottage cheese and sour cream. New York ranks second nationwide for the production of apples and maple syrup, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… unrealistic budgets. Auditors found that village officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a … P DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… could not demonstrate whether board-approved payments of approximately $169,000 were a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental costs of approximately $58,000 were not pre-approved and the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits