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Campbell-Savona Central School District – Student State Aid (2024M-79)
… officials properly claimed New York State (State) aid for special education and homeless students. Key Findings … properly claim a total of $65,953 in potential State aid for special education and homeless students, including … State aid was not properly claimed by the District for four special education students. $8,777 in potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/campbell-savona-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2024m-79Fairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… Unrealistic budgets increased taxpayer burden and resulted in unrestricted fund balance totaling approximately $1.2 … Unrealistic budgets increased taxpayer burden and resulted in the District’s reserve funds, in total, increasing by approximately $1.5 million (84 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: “Public safety, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayors 2024 State of the City address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ensure that certain credit card charges were supported, for appropriate purposes or paid timely. In addition, the … also incurred penalty charges totaling approximately $390 for late payments and $190 for interest. Hudson Housing Authority – Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… alteration, repair or improvement of any state building, whether constructed or to be constructed must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… $1.51 back in federal spending, as compared to a national average of $1.70. DiNapoli’s report found that for the second … reflects short-term measures, however, not enduring policy changes. As the temporary aid winds down, the … were 6.7% of the total federal receipts from social insurance taxes. New York’s per capita contribution for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsOpinion 88-39
… county. With respect to such bail, however, this section only concerns bail deposited with the county treasurer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information is accurate. The board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business … claims totaling $30,150 before board audit and approval. In addition, officials did not ensure sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionTown of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… March 17, 2015. Background The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately 7,800. The Town, which is … not remit more than $151,000 collected to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Neither the Justices nor the Court clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76VII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… All cash advance accounts must only be reimbursed for appropriate, … and documented State expenses. Reimbursements to cash advance accounts are required at least once a month. For reimbursements other than a salary advance, agencies must submit an AP Voucher charging the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. In addition, the board did not properly authorize a local law … spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… by State Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski. “My office’s independent contract review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewTown of Friendship – Water Accountability (2013M-281)
… if Town officials are adequately monitoring water loss for the period January 1, 2012 to August 12, 2013. Background … four council members. Budgeted water fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $193,819. Key Finding … the amount of water produced with the amount billed for, and were not aware of the extent of water loss until we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-friendship-water-accountability-2013m-281Orange County – Motor Vehicle Oversight (2015M-314)
… Orange County Motor Vehicle Oversight 2015M314 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/15/orange-county-motor-vehicle-oversight-2015m-314Additional Benefits after 20 Years (Sections 384-e and 384-e [b]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility Under this plan, you will receive additional benefits for service over 20 years if your employer adopted coverage under Section 384-e and/or 384-e (b) of the RSSL. If your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-20-years-sections-384-e-and-384-e-bAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … sick leave days (which cannot exceed 165) by 260. Credit for your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Forest Rangers Plan
… Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165, by 260. Credit for your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jIntegrity
… Online resources for state agencies researching the integrity of a propsective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/integrityNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… report notes that the performance of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on … as the LIRR itself. By 2016, the average distance that subway trains travel before breaking down had fallen by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikes