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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies … with new reforms now signed into law. “These measures build upon many of the best practices employed by some IDAs … sensible legislation to that will preserve IDAs as a critical economic engine in improving local communities. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Agencies Bulletin No. 1528
… account described in IRC Section 403(b) – applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1528-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… and incorrectly implies that random selection is the only valid sampling method. OCFS also states that the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… proven, sales tax can be an unpredictable revenue source for our local governments. I urge municipal officials to be … basis, the report shows collections grew in 54 of the 57 counties outside of New York City. The strongest growth … growth at 33.2 percent, which is likely due to a large one-time purchase made by a local business in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… his office approved 1,821 contracts valued at $1.9 billion and approved 1.7 million payments worth $8.5 billion in August. His office also rejected 191 contracts and related transactions valued at $713 million and nearly 1,600 payments valued at $61.6 million due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1750
… Purpose To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain parking rates, as … To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain parking rates as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1750-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… tax reductions enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the … Other temporary or one-time resources are from the State Insurance Fund, Mortgage Insurance Fund and other funds. All Funds PIT collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… that undermine the Department’s ability to (1) ensure that only qualified providers participate in the Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general and highway funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… New York State. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept cash and E-ZPass charges as toll payment. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools … today. “The SAVE Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town’s preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13CUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2018 minimum wage increases for hourly employees in the titles of College Assistant, EOC Assistant, Student Aide and Campus … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2018 minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-632-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-city-university-newSteuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… to look at all network user accounts, permissions and security settings. Understanding the Audit Area County … Technology (IT Director) serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and oversees the IT department and computerized … Provide periodic information security awareness training, and Ensure network user accounts were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96Understanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… (b) assets will be invested using the current allocation target to achieve that return, and (2) for the period of … Indexed Present Value of Future Compensation (IPVFC) An estimate of all the earnings to be paid to current employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… audit covers the period April 1, 2008 through December 11, 2013. Background The Housing Trust Fund Corporation's … about 4,400 low-income housing units, due to: questionable award decisions; lax monitoring or enforcement of … adhere to its own policies regarding the project award process. During our audit period, the Program awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programTax Check-Off Technical Amendment
… annual report setting forth how the monies in certain tax check-off funds were used during the preceding calendar year. … annual report setting forth how the monies in certain tax check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendmentInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey … (Department) within one week. The Authority has six weeks to take appropriate action (i.e., close the bridge, repair the defect, or take alternative action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects