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DiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… but is troubled by high poverty and a reduced tax base due to a large number of vacant and tax-exempt properties, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … finances.” “As the seat of state government and home to world class hospitals and institutions of higher learning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… a tourism destination and wonderful place to live," said Lisa Gill, Interim Director, Rockwell Museum . "Collaboration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… other opioid prescriptions or coordinating care with health care providers. This audit is part of a broader … the medications they provide to patients, but should check for a patient's other opioid use on I-STOP, and in … consult with other health care providers on the patient's medical condition and situation. Treatment programs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationOpinion 90-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … project) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Municipal Highways (approval of Department of Transportation contracts to construct … must satisfy when the New York State Department of Transportation DOT performs highway construction on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50VII.9.A Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs Automation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… FBIC Automation Overview New York State pays Fringe Benefit and Indirect Costs (FBIC), … New York State pays Fringe Benefit and Indirect Costs FBIC as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9a-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs-automationCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… whether the Medicaid program made improper payments for drugs dispensed after their drug termination date. The … and is overseen at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program … Drugs may be removed from the market (i.e., terminated) for safety or commercial reasons. To ensure terminated drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsPlattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… Determine whether District officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Key Findings The Board-adopted purchasing policies were not updated and deficient. All 10 purchase and public works contracts we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Village of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… officials did not maintain documentation for $317,988 of restricted donations. The Village has two bank accounts … Law. Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
… purchases, as required by the policy and as recommended in the procurement procedures. School officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250Copiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods, services and professional service providers … officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods, services or professional services or ensure … disagreed with certain findings but indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Town of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Chemung (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … contracts. Key Findings Two Board members are the owners of two separate auto service corporations which provided … qualified as a contract with the Town. As sole owners of the auto service corporations, the Board members were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… implemented to minimize the risks associated with the lack of segregation of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties. The Clerk-Treasurer … or canceled check images to help minimize the risk of unauthorized transactions or other errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during our audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… accurately paid employees’ salary and wages. Key Findings Our audit found that District officials accurately paid $3.1 … the payroll clerk’s work. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 fixed assets we examined, including computers, … science equipment. 34 assets with combined purchase prices of approximately $46,400 did not have required asset tags … inventory list. Three assets with combined purchase prices of more than $2,000 could not be located. Seven assets (which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139State Agencies Bulletin No. 2199
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2024 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide … annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for their work location. Affected Employees: … Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023 increased New York State’s minimum wage for those employees in non-governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2199-january-2024-increase-minimum-wageSUNY Bulletin No. SU-369
… employees who are now deceased should be submitted as a stop payment request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. … Reversal and Exchange mailbox at the same time as the stop payment request. If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-369-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2304
… minimum wage increase. Position Location Field on Job Data by County Minimum Hourly Wage Bronx, Kings, New York, … location as follows: Position Location Field on Job Data by County Minimum Annualize/Hourly Wage Bronx, Kings, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2304-january-2025-increase-minimum-wageDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… State and local public authorities reported debt outstanding … since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they function without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billion