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Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of … communication skills and leadership capability. According to New York State Education Department (SED) Regulations, … visual arts, music, dance, or theater) during their stay to receive a high school diploma. SED Regulation 100 states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… other than the payment of money, oftentimes referred to as a “revenue contract”, is found in State Finance Law … of its officers, agencies, boards or commissions agrees to give a consideration other than the payment of money, when … and filed in his office.” This requirement extends to repayment agreements and other agreements (e.g., barter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Purpose To determine if New York City Department of Finance … all moneys paid into the New York City courts be forwarded to the City's Department of Finance (Finance). These moneys … estates have no known heirs or no heirs able or willing to administer the estates), and other miscellaneous funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsOpinion 91-5
… TOWNS -- Coterminous Town-Village (authority of town to issue debt after incorporation of coterminous village) … outstanding at the time of incorporation is chargeable to the village's constitutional debt limit. The general provisions of law applicable to villages incorporated to be coterminous with a town, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… with instructions for submitting the January 1, 2025, Salary Increases for Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and other positions specified in Executive Law Section 169 (e.g., Board … by Tier Effective Dates: Agencies may begin submitting the Salary Increases for the Executive Law Section 169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1579
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the New York City … on New York City personal income taxes requires changes to New York City withholding taxes for employees with taxable … Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be emailed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1579-new-york-city-withholding-tax-changeSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s (SUNY) … System Administration generally allows campuses to operate their procurement functions autonomously, but has … issued procurement guidelines that campuses are expected to follow to ensure goods and services are obtained at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, mental health … education. While year-over-year spending growth appears to be significant, reserves are to be maintained at 15% of spending, consistent with … spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers including housing health care mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 817
… Purpose To inform agencies of new Time Entry codes and procedures for … Location Pay Mid Hudson and Inconvenience Pay retroactive to April 1, 2007 for Seasonal CSEA-represented employees who … Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties are eligible to receive Location Pay per the following criteria: 8 Hour …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/817-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and-inconvenience-pay-seasonalDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business, and making electronic transfers to pay his credit card and cell phone bills, according to two audits issued today by New York State Comptroller … public funds by pocketing cash writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business and making electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… Stronger than anticipated revenues and lower costs for asylum seekers will help New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … it harder to continue to fund recent spending additions for discretionary programs and maintain services. “New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesTown of Huron – Financial Management (2014M-367)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management, budget practices … Town officials have not developed policies or procedures to establish financial goals and govern budgeting practices … and the level of unrestricted unappropriated fund balance to maintain. The Board routinely adopted budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-huron-financial-management-2014m-367Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… generic drugs. DOH uses two methods to pay for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, Medicaid-enrolled pharmacy providers submit claims through DOH’s claims … for the provision of health care services, including pharmacy benefits, and reimburse providers for those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village's … of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Villages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to increase. Even when uncollected tolls can be billed, law firms hired to collect outstanding tolls and fees have not been … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. "More needs to be done to ensure that those using our bridges and tunnels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsOpinion 90-9
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (delegation of authority to make budget transfers) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-524(3), 5-532; … may not, by resolution or local law, authorize the auditor to audit and order paid certain claims only. VILLAGE LAW, … A village board of trustees may not delegate its authority to make budget transfers between appropriations. VILLAGE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 91-56
… in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of public authorities, encompasses only … ; provided, however, that any appropriation made to such authority or commission by the state of New York or … terminated by law" as used in section 2727(4)(b) appears to contemplate the provisions of section 2828. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over the … of professional services for the period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The Jericho Fire District is a … paid a total of $343,289. The payments comprised $143,989 to an insurance agency, $79,134 for physical training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the recording of certain financial activities and … fleet management program for the period January 1, 2011, to May 8, 2013. Background The Town of Amherst is located in … The Town does not have any written policies or procedures to determine if the acquisition of new or replacement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199Opinion 96-2
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of village to charge library district with proportionate share of tax … DISTRICTS -- Library Districts (authority of village to charge library district with proportionate share of tax … -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of village to charge library district with proportionate share of tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2