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XIV.14.B Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… The major issues related to accounting for capital assets include the following: … benefit corporations Asset Retirement Obligations Guide to Financial Operations REV. 11/15/2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14b-capital-assetsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted Budget
… “The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new budget during an extraordinarily difficult time. The economic and budgetary impact from the coronavirus public health … healthcare costs, dramatically increased unemployment and depressed business activity affects all state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budgetDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE … give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs to do a better job … give minority and women-owned businesses a fair shake.” State law requires state agencies and public authorities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health : Medicaid Program: … long-term practices related to Hours of Service that may have been avoidable. For calendar 2010, auditors determined … of six gas-related incidents in 2015 that should otherwise have been reported. DPS also does not perform analyses of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to … accountability and transparency. Hopefully before the end of session, the procurement reforms my office has advanced will be addressed. With heightened …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetRavena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library – Claims Processing (2015M-28)
… The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library is located in the Village of Ravena, which is within the Town of Coeymans in Albany County. The Library is a public school library that serves the approximately 14,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-community-library-claims-processing-2015m-28Village of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… budgets that were not reasonably estimated, resulting in operating deficits. The Board did not develop and adopt … records, it did not identify errors or inaccuracies in the records. Key Recommendations Adopt more realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133City of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… June 30, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year, excluding City public schools, totaled approximately $546 million. Key … provide justification when seeking competition will not be in the best interest of taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Oversight of Disability Services
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York has adequately provided access to campuses, … October 2022. About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public … information annually on the status of higher education in New York State. As per the HEDS Instruction Manual, campuses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Enacted Budget … budget gaps. Spending in recent years has been driven by school aid and Medicaid; the two are forecasted to account … SFY 2024-25, which is largely expected to occur from SFY 2026-27 to SFY 2027-28. Major provisions of federal and state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, … to be significant, reserves are to be maintained at 15% of spending, consistent with recommendations I have long … the final budget does not limit the Comptroller’s review of terms and conditions of backdoor debt by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetMechanicville Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-246)
… Authority officials do not generate and review audit trail reports. Key Recommendations Ensure that each employee … password in the computer system. Generate and review audit trail reports from the financial system to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/15/mechanicville-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-246New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … policies and procedures. The annual cost for Empire Plan Family coverage ranged from $20,570 to $28,953 during the … to the full cost of coverage. The State does not allow two Family coverages for its employees; if a member and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageOpinion 89-13
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A municipality may purchase surplus or second-hand equipment from another municipality of … in subdivision 6 of section 103. It provides as follows: Surplus and second-hand supplies, material or equipment may … be purchased without competitive bidding from the federal government, the state of New York or from any other political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Compliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its … whether Empire State Development ESD meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC … a state agency and another governmental entity that is not a state agency and has a separate legal existence … political subdivision of the State, another state, etc.) is a contract and, as such, must receive OSC approval under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Little Flower Union Free School District – Tuition (2015M-233)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Little Flower Union Free School District is a special act public … Little Flower Union Free School District Tuition 2015M233 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/little-flower-union-free-school-district-tuition-2015m-233DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… "Tax collections are well below initial projections, and the Division of the Budget has made adjustments,” … said. “We still have eight months left in the fiscal year, and the state must be prepared to take action if necessary.” … to Capital Projects funds this year by $651 million and indicated these transfers, largely intended for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… of voting shareholders supported the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its … Inc. Limited Brands About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The $180.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spending