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Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts

… cash management assures that investments are optimized for the best possible return for taxpayers. We strongly … and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … for the collection of receipts, such as property taxes, so that payments can be made directly to your local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districts

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… clerk did not complete monthly bank reconciliations, issue or properly prepare duplicate receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town … of the district’s financial operations and did not adopt or enforce key financial policies. As a result, the treasurer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits

… and Alternate Payee’s (ex-spouse’s) Social Security Numbers — must be written in after printing. You must have …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-template

Contract Advisory No. 31

… the contract identification number based on OGS guidance and the appropriate Audit Type below. SFS users will submit the agreement (contract) and procurement record documents to OSC through the … Description should contain the group number, award number and OGS contract number. The contract value should equal the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contracts

Processing of Paper Tax Returns

… whether the deliverables of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID)/SourceHOV were met and, … whether the deliverables of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled NYSIDSourceHOV were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returns

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 63

… Subject: Selecting Category Codes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Reference: Guide to … the category code that best represents the classification of the goods or services being purchased to (i) ensure the correct account code defaults onto the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/63-category-codes

Omnibus Procurement Amendments

… (DeFrancisco) – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor … of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments

Continuity of Operations Planning

… for coordinating emergency management planning efforts in New York State. The Division encourages and supports State … aid agency planning teams when they prepare COOPs. A COOP can help government agencies ensure the stability of … During our testing of a sample of 11 State agencies, we found that they had incorporated certain essential …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planning

Management of Cash and Investments

… a Headquarters, which provides administrative support for the seven constituent agencies. Key Findings MTA follows … process. MTA officials did not have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment … that excess moneys are factored into the budgeting process for meeting MTA operational and/or capital needs. Monitor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investments

Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87

Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)

… effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and a circumvention of the 4 percent statutory … include: the maximum funding goal or annual contributions for each reserve; gains or losses on the sale of investments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… of Guilderland , Plattsburgh Housing Authority , Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District . “In today’s fiscal … collection duties were not properly segregated. Town of Salem – Financial Management (Washington County) The board …

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

Trumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)

Determine whether Trumansburg Central School District (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/trumansburg-2022-13.pdf

DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency

… improve transparency by: Enhancing the quality of the data it collects by ensuring agencies have reported in a timely, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparency

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

Oversight of International Offices

… international trade and investment initiatives to improve global competitiveness for New York State companies. The … exports and expand visibility of their business in the global marketplace; and develops and maintains a network of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-offices

Omnibus Technical Procurement Amendments

Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information defining information technology for

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-procurement-amendments

DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli called for strong oversight provisions if New York broadens the … be rebuilt and repaired but the state’s ability to pay for this important work is limited,” DiNapoli said. “If New York … and other outreach efforts. For a copy of the report, visit: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnerships