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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the district’s financial condition. Officials provided for effective financial planning and management by ensuring … of fund balance and reserves while limiting tax increases, resulting in a deficit unrestricted fund balance … to minimize expenses. For example, due to anticipated increases in health insurance premiums, the district switched …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAll My Children Day Care – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… covered the costs submitted by AMC to SED on its CFRs for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2015 and certain expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. About the Program AMC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/all-my-children-day-care-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… Instead, they must review and pick an appropriate Location for each transaction, as the default may not be appropriate for a particular transaction. Bulkload agencies should not … See Chapter X, Section 4.D – Location of this Guide for additional information about location. Process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-locationVI.3.B Budget Transfers Within a Business Unit – VI. Budgets
… following are descriptions of the five budget entry types for Budget Transfers within a Business Unit: Apportionment – … segregation. A lump sum appropriation is an appropriation for which the budget bill does not specify 1) a particular … the MSC01 business unit or 2) a particular account code for those appropriations within the State Operations budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3b-budget-transfers-within-business-unitVI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… It is used as one control device to limit the amount of funds that may be disbursed against an appropriation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… each of which have fiscal years ending on June 30. For the fiscal years ending 2020, the three cities in … In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts which found 31 school districts … . In September, DiNapoli’s office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… are straining municipal finances and increasing costs for taxpayers. If these problems aren't addressed, the issues … being improperly used to subsidize general operating costs for municipalities; The lack of adequate monitoring of system … oversight of water testing, identifying opportunities for improvement. In addition, upcoming audits are planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… process in early November will provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our budget … That drop of 5.4 percent was the lowest monthly decline for sales tax since the fiscal year began in April. However, … from the same period a year earlier. Among the reasons for the increase is the $5.1 billion the state has received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … billing and collection. Auditors identified charges for ambulance services that were inaccurate, unbilled and … the board had not adopted written policies and procedures for ambulance service billing and collection. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … assessor did not properly grant and monitor exemptions for both residential and non-residential properties. Auditors … not have the proper documentation to support the exemption for some properties. The assessor also granted some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHow to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… Note: A subcontractor includes any entity that receives funds from the vendor to perform work on a contract awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2212
… agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct … deposits are returned from their financial institution for any reason, whose direct deposit is reversed due to an … received from financial institutions to be transferred for salary exchange processing when SFS becomes available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2212-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… is the cost per transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local … up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your local government. (Payments can include real … Credit Card Payments Providing residents the option to pay for fees, fines, taxes or other charges by credit or debit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… had communicated with the company in preparation for a possible shareholder proposal seeking lower emissions … energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for responding to shareholders' climate risk concerns and … and their impact on the environment." "We commend Lowe's for committing to explore clean energy investments for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… a list of all claims that have been audited and approved for payment. Sixteen disbursements totaling $32,100 in which … disbursements totaling $28,100 lacked adequate detail for the Board to complete a thorough claims audit. For example, although the Highway Department received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35UCPA of Cayuga County d.b.a. E. John Gavras Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… primarily on expenses claimed on the Gavras Center’s CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2020. About the Program The Gavras Center is a not-for-profit special education provider located in Auburn that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/ucpa-cayuga-county-dba-e-john-gavras-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 98-7
… §6-g: A fire district may establish a capital reserve fund for the purpose of replacing chiefs' cars. It may also establish a capital reserve fund for the purpose of acquiring a traffic signal control system. … a fire district may establish a capital reserve fund for the purpose of replacing three chiefs' cars. The fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7Opinion 95-24
… opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit of State aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Funds (criteria for establishing) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (use … school district on account of a school building project for which indebtedness was contracted and remains outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the private funds account prior to their payment. This increases the risk that errors or irregularities would not be … Auditors found the former mayor increased his annual salary without the board’s formal authorization. For access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0