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English Language Learners Programs

… Objective To determine whether the State Education Department is adequately overseeing … services to English Language Learners as required. The audit covered the period from July 2019 through November 2023. About the … To determine whether the State Education Department is adequately overseeing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programs

DiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care

… help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). DiNapoli … often eligible for benefits including a pension and health insurance. While pension costs are pre-funded and invested to … New York state, do not set aside funds for retiree health insurance and instead fund it on a “pay-as-you-go” basis or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-care

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1857

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social … Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2275

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social … Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported

DiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report

… P. DiNapoli. New York state also received $235 million in new monetary settlements during December. "Overall tax collections in December were close to reduced estimates from the mid-year … bonuses will influence whether current estimates are met in the final quarter of the fiscal year.” Through December, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-report

VII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… Agencies are responsible for retaining backup documentation outside SFS, even though backup is included in SFS as an attachment to the Direct Deposit or Adjustment … Agencies are responsible for retaining backup documentation outside SFS even though backup is included in SFS as an attachment to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirements

State Agencies Bulletin No. 286

… Bulletin 201 in relation to the processing and taxation of educational assistance benefits for 2001 Affected … condition fringe benefit." To meet the requirements of the "working condition fringe benefit" exclusion, the … Specifically, the course: Must not be for the purpose of satisfying the minimum educational requirements of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefits

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-426

… Code: CGR Effective Date: The first day of the pay period in which the payments will commence using the Summer Research … RF Payment Authorization Form. Goal Balance: Leave blank. In order to process the CGR payment, the agency must have … Research Lag Payment Schedule. Earnings are to be paid in a single payment, therefore Earnings and Goal Amount must …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-426-2011-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summer

DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities

… oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly … looked at 843 dams from January 2020 through October 2024 that were classified by DEC as posing the greatest risks … actions because certain condition ratings require the dam owner to act. For example, a condition rating of unsafe …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communities

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Agriculture is a crucial piece of the state's economy, with farms contributing nearly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economy

Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)

… Facilities ( 2016-S-71 ). Background The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway safety, promote proper repairs to vehicles, and protect consumers of motor vehicle repairs. The Vehicle and Traffic Law outlines …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-follow

Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)

… disposals of District property. We examined the District’s disposal of 15 school buses and seven automated external … disposed of the property without exploring alternative disposal methods. As a result, District officials do not have … written policy and detailed procedures for the sale and disposal of District property to ensure that the District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161

Valhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)

… adequately managed network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key … not adequately manage the District’s network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alexander Central School District , Cazenovia Central … School District , Rondout Valley Central School District , Silver Creek Central School District and the Wallkill Central School District . “In an era of limited …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2

DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report

… $167.9 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to the Financial Plan released … process well underway, and less than two months left in the fiscal year, we're watching closely to see if revenues … million lower than the latest projections, primarily in local assistance grants and capital projects. The General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-report

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… cash to pay district bills and other obligations when due. Sidney Central School District – Expenditure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report

… (PIT) collections from April and May. Still, the state is in a relatively good financial position after collecting more … stabilized after a volatile first quarter, and $3 billion in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for … from a year earlier primarily because of PIT collections in April. Spending rose 1.6 percent, or $673 million, due to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-report

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… District and the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices produced operating surpluses in all four fiscal years reviewed. When unneeded appropriated … through 2015-16, the board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits