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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ellicot , Geneva Housing Authority , Town of Hadley , High … controls over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. Additionally, the interest amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… a report examining demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York state. Most … the investments we have made and the work we still need to do to keep our state’s rural communities strong and … of rural New York. There are two key steps that need to arise from this report. One is the opportunity to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesUnderstanding the Audit Process
… The State Comptroller evaluates the operations of New York State and New York City agencies and of public authorities. The Division of State Government … and Provide auditee officials with the information they need to effectively manage and improve operations. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local government or school district to pay for certain … or school district credit card issued in both the name of the local government or school district and the employee’s … authorized employees to sign out a credit card when they need to travel, or by allowing the business or treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… but allows more borrowing and limits transparency of state spending, according to a report released today by … monitor trends moving forward including the ongoing impact of federal tax and budget actions." After the first eight … the majority of previous SAM appropriations unspent, the need for additional discretionary spending authority was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 percent, from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial settlements and a boost in federal aid, … we can’t expect such windfalls to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is spent on capital investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Other Bulletin No. 52
… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing of the Bargaining Unit, Benefit Program and Earnings Program … salary or other earnings. Agency Actions The agency may need to add the new bargaining unit 78 to current agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-52-new-bargaining-unit-code-benefit-program-and-earningsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… use of artificial intelligence to improve public services is not new. But there needs to be formal guidelines governing … abuse cases and inspect buildings don’t do more harm than good,” DiNapoli said. “I hope the city’s Office of Technology … under an Algorithm Management and Policy Officer (AMPO). When OTI replaced the AMPO, many of the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace the rest of New York City and point … with us,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams . “We need to build back our city more prosperous and equitable … our obligation to address the highlighted areas of need in Brooklyn.” "Brooklyn's resiliency has enabled us to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the combined debt of state and local authorities topped a quarter of a trillion dollars. “Public authorities borrow and spend … a common fiscal year or the state’s fiscal year. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… a year over the next four years and improving the quality of care for Medicaid patients remains a challenge after more than two decades of reform, according to a report released today by New York … abuse since 2007, including $171 million in 2014. For a copy of the full report visit Medicaid in New York: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksOpinion 92-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … cost of county government. This is in reply to your letter concerning user fees imposed for the use of the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-338
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 Location Pay, … Suffolk, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam or Orange. A side letter to the CSEA Agreement provides for an increase in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-338-april-2024-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increasesSchenectady City School District – Math Workbook Inventory (2023M-65)
… inventory records and ordered excessive quantities of workbooks. As a result, officials ordered 4,126 sets (each set serves one student) of workbooks that cost $143,036, which were not needed during … Officials did not determine the District’s actual workbook need before workbooks were ordered. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/schenectady-city-school-district-math-workbook-inventory-2023m-65DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… third consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “Although the rate of inflation has begun to decrease, it still poses a … their one-time federal pandemic assistance, officials will need to carefully develop and balance their budgets for the … well above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … Health and Department of Financial Services sent a joint letter to New York State physicians reminding them that, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … (turnovers) during the quarter and current vacancies that need to be sold or rented. HPD’s staff of Property Managers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, … are required to complete the following: Procurement Card/Net-Card Review and reconcile all charges for the fiscal year … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/06/2020 … For current End of Fiscal Year FYE deadlines and notices please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-350
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for … Time Entry Codes ADJ (Adjustment) BSA (Back Salary Award) HPL (Holiday Pay Override) LTO (Lost Time Override) … Enter an explanation of the adjustment. Adjustments need to be made using Earn Code AJR for RGS transactions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-350-2006-2008-retroactive-salary-increases-classified-blue