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2021 Financial Condition Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 will long be remembered for the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and for the resilience demonstrated by New Yorkers in responding to the multitude of challenges. The impact of … tax collections stabilized the State’s financial footing. This Financial Condition Report can help New Yorkers better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcrTompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial condition and internal … 31, 2015. Background The Tompkins County Public Library is the central library for the Finger Lakes Library System … Cortland, Seneca and Cayuga Counties. The Library, which is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Use of State Appropriations
… has spent 34 percent on research, although spending in the first year was just 27 percent. The Foundation has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… the cash disbursements process. While Department bylaws state that the Treasurer is responsible for all financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… rates used by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) were calculated appropriately, and whether OCFS had been collecting the appropriate reimbursements from localities. We found that OCFS calculates juvenile facility chargeback rates correctly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… million in unspecified savings should be identified and can be expanded substantially to help close the gaps. … to help the public understand just how much of the gap can be closed without putting additional pressure on riders … However, their magnitude makes it unlikely that they can be closed by reducing spending alone without leading to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… codes QC1 and related NRA codes will be activated in 2021 Overpayments due to delays in processing COVID-19 paid … of hours to pay to a part-time employee who works a varied schedule. Attached are examples of Time Entry transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… smaller out-year gaps than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower … favorable developments since the city’s budget was adopted in June,” DiNapoli said. “The economy has outperformed … fiscal year. The city projects a surplus of $105 million in FY 2015, which DiNapoli expects will grow as the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingOpinion 93-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority to require referendum on establishment of service award program) FIRE PROTECTION …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… risks, it also creates opportunities for the state pension fund to invest in the companies and funds that are … State Common Retirement Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… 31, 2013. Background The City of Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring $596,763 in professional services from five vendors, and could not … can collect, record, prepare deposits and make adjustments in the system with minimal or no oversight. City and BPU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Disposal of Electronic Devices
… being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, … be encrypted. Agencies can dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesTaxes and Interest
… and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of five years from the date we receive the property. The interest rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims … stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, may be paid in the form of the original security (if available) or by returning the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Contact Update Online Help
… is a contact in a position that is not listed, choose New Contact. Once you've selected New Contact, the New … official title. For example, the organizational role "State Agency - Head of Agency" can be designated as … officials and employees responsible for State agency payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-update/online-helpState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by CSEA who meet the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilTown of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… 7, 2013. Background The Town of Genesee Falls is located in Wyoming County and serves approximately 440 residents. The … The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent years because of revenue shortfalls, and the Board … during the course of the year, prevent appropriations from being over-expended, and adopt timely budget amendments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… the report relies on testimonial evidence – even when substantive or authoritative documentation was … based on reliable research and thoughtful analysis, we will not learn from our mistakes and successes. Instead, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-response