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Cost-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 … the amount of staff time devoted to clerical duties. This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a … confirmation number and a notice to the taxpayer to print out and retain the confirmation page as a receipt. Enroll in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… that tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers. Audit Summary The Board … for payment. Sixteen disbursements totaling $32,100 in which the amount approved on the Board-approved abstract … match the amount disbursed on the canceled check image. In addition, we reviewed 123 of these disbursements totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35CUNY Bulletin No. CU-844
… IBT 237 employees. Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who are currently receiving … Bargaining Agreement authorized by Carmelo Batista, Jr in the 05/02/2024 Memorandum of Agreement between the City … paycheck of 10/02/2025. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in the bargaining units listed above in the Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-844-cuny-2025-increases-assignment-differentials-eligibleUCPA 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 … are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the purposes of this report, these programs are referred to as the SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/ucpa-cayuga-county-dba-e-john-gavras-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… officials stated that they started projects related to electric vehicle (EV) charging as early as 2011. During the 2013 State of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followDiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… of Education DOE is the largest public school system in the nation, serving roughly one million students in more than 1,800 schools (including charter schools) and … centers. The DOE’s budget, which reached $38.4 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024, accounts for 36% of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Virgil and the Village of Washingtonville . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … controls, such as independent review of his work. In addition, the company’s audit committee has not adopted … the audit of the town, village money was found deposited in a town account. The audit of the village revealed cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 95-24
… aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Funds (criteria for establishing) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Opinion 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-98-7Selected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… through January 22, 2016. Background The City University of New York (CUNY) is the largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 institutions. More than 270,000 degree-credit students … Central Office began centralizing its disbursement process of tuition and fees and financial aid refund checks in 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… corporate sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia that failed to respond to an earlier request … The letters follow an initial outreach to ten companies in December regarding Russia’s recently enacted laws … said. “Because of the recently enacted discriminatory laws in Russia, Olympic sponsorship may end up tarnishing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Colonie , Village of Frankfort , Gloversville Public Library , Town of Great … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Colonie Village of Frankfort Gloversville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3DiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and improvements over the next two decades, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New Yorks water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and improvements over the next two decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report showing that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) short-term financial outlook has been buoyed by the economy, but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … compact agreement with the Brighter Choice Foundation in April 2013. The compact, however, does not provide … detail of the activities the foundation will engage in or how delivery of services will be measured. Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… retirees. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and her office for their hard work on this … Yorkers rely upon,” Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. “I will continue to work with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (2021-S-15) OMH’s 2014 Transformation Reinvestment Plan … accessible community-based settings. OMH reported that, from 2014 through State fiscal year 2020-21, more than $82.5 … a for-profit special education provider serving students from Orange and Ulster counties, is authorized by the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDebt – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that directly … Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported the following debt levels: $1.8 billion of constitutionally authorized, voter-approved general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/debtCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealing