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State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state … for traffic and demand management implementation on I-495 in Queens County. $18 million to Ogdensburg Bridge and … feasibility and planning study for the reimagining of the I-787 corridor in Albany County. State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… The share has declined from 94 percent in April 2020 when data were first reported, but has plateaued at … York. Note amounts for the five counties of New York City do not include $4.3 billion directly allocated to the City. … updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe … One year since the onset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Comptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of … the Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (“RBE-RN”), which helps school districts improve results for … and to reimburse NYU employees for expenses incurred or services rendered without any NYU oversight. Moreover, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudOpinion 90-23
… NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, … village or school district to contract indebtedness ..." (NY Const, art 8, §12). Pursuant to this reservation of power, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Implications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… wages higher combined to boost inflation to its highest level since the early 1980s, causing the Federal Reserve … that tax revenues would not again reach the SFY 2019-20 level until SFY 2023-24. However, total tax collections for … 3.7 percent of General Fund spending. This level is low compared to other large states and the national median. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… to its financial challenges, but the continued influx of asylum seekers, elevated demand for city programs and a … city’s budget gaps are expected to grow due to a number of financial challenges ahead,” DiNapoli said. “Consistent … next year, and the city continues to bear the majority of the burden for the significant cost of helping asylum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and … New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said. “The victims in this case are the people of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… and practices – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s also good for business.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesRetiree Annual Statement
… an explanation of the pension payment option you chose at retirement. Mailed Delivery: We mail printed Statements by … you will be able to get your Statement online in early February. (Return to Top) A Guide to Your Statement … Look under My Account Summary . Click Manage My 1099-R Tax Forms button. Select an option from Year dropdown. (Note: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementState Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Report on Preschool Special Education
The State Education Department (SED) oversees special education programs in New York State that provide services to students with a disability between the ages of 3 and 21. While most school-age students with a disability in New York receive their educational services from public school ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2021-2022.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) as Required by GASB Statement No. 96
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide accounting and financial reporting guidance for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) and illustrate how local governments and school districts will need to account for and report these SBITAs in the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-bulletin-gasb-96.pdfManagement's Responsibility for Internal Controls
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/management-responsibility-internal-controls-080223.pdfManagement's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (2019-S-68)
To determine whether the State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision is verifying that schools have sufficient resources prior to initial licensing; and whether the Bureau is adequately monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s68.pdfIV.4.C General State Charges – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and 546 Real Property Law Claims, Awards, Judgments, and Settlement Agreements Business Units are to use the following … or arbitrator, a final judgment issued by a court, a settlement agreement reached by an agency and another party … under a collective bargaining agreement is pending, or a settlement agreement reached by an agency and another party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4c-general-state-chargesOneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… provided, Information technology (IT) assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network … assess computer usage to confirm IT assets were used for appropriate purposes or establish adequate controls to … and financial system. Personal Internet use was found on computers. Network and application user accounts were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29)
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdf