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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (Office) is responsible for administering the Statewide Interoperable … toward statewide interoperability. The Division does not have procedures in place to conduct regular site visits to … grant extension requests is not clearly stated, nor does it strictly enforce its documentation requirements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsInformation Technology Governance – Information Technology Governance
… to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/information-technology-governanceAdjustments – Enhanced Reporting
… Learn how to file adjustments to earnings and days worked and how to make adjustments for certain retroactive service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/adjustmentsMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… over the past couple of decades, but modest increases in food processing, electrical equipment and appliance … to 2017, due to growth in manufacturing subsectors such as food, electrical equipment and appliances, which have helped … grew slightly, but, since 2010, Census estimates show declines in each county. The Mohawk Valley's annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Objective To determine whether the selected New York City Department of … DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to assess the quality of those services for the periods both … cost increases, spending would “break even” by 2019 due to savings in procurement. Additionally, the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… sales tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent … of more than 5 percent. In some cases, these declines were due to technical adjustments, which can have a large impact … Ulster County had an increase of 8.4 percent, which was due in part to a rate change. Hamilton and Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Binghamton City School Finances Progressing
Prudent budgeting and proactive financial planning by officials in the Binghamton City School District have helped to improve the districts fiscal condition according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-binghamton-city-school-finances-progressingDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Former DePeyster Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2015/depeyster.htm . Statewide, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… yesterday awarded through negotiated sale $572,715,000 of New York State General Obligation (GO) Bonds. After a one-day … times the amount of bonds offered, which allowed the State to reduce yields in many maturities. Ultimately, retail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… Other derailments in the United States in recent years have come at significant human and financial cost. DiNapoli’s … petroleum crude oil; To articulate the provisions they have made to insure against liability for losses resulting … The Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the country and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including hospitals, nursing homes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… bias, bullying and harassment.” “For over 45 years, The Door has served as an invaluable resource for New York City … the agency’s response go to: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2019-17n6.pdf The audit … incidents. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… submitted by: Email as an attachment to NYSLRS_Billing@osc.ny.gov ; or Mail to: NYSLRS Employer Billing Unit 110 State St Albany, NY 12244-0001 Your withdrawal from the program is subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Enlarged City School District , Miller Place Union Free School District and the Peru Central School District . … resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make every dollar count," DiNapoli said. "By … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Cortland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Overview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual pension contributions to the Fund when due and pay the remainder over time with interest. The CSP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … while generally reasonable, needs improvement to make it a better tool for prudently managing the City’s resources. … balance of the water fund. The City’s 2014 proposed budget does not appropriate enough money for contingencies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… July 11, 2013. Background The Town of Clarkson is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … budgets caused significant budget variances and resulted in unused appropriated fund balance; fund balances were not … actually reduced at the levels represented to taxpayers in the adopted budgets. The Board also has not adopted, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339DiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … drastic cuts and fare hikes that won’t come near what it needs, and in fact will extend the problems we face, … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures if it does not receive needed federal assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washington