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Common Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased owner, you need to provide: proof of ownership of the funds by the deceased individual, proof of your … Court in the county where the decedent had their primary residence determines what happens to a person's property when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen controls intended to safeguard assets. These varying scopes and objectives will … present local officials with the opportunity to take positive action and document their efforts to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or … program to optimize current and future energy use. Get an energy audit or technical assistance study to identify where you can save. Contact the New York State Energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… transparency and accountability in budgeting for the use of federal relief funds. The full op-ed is below: What Are … robust tax revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of federal money. Federal aid stabilized state finances, … should be targeted for programs that alleviate the pains of the pandemic and improve the lives of all New Yorkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… increase telehealth to treat patients remotely and launch new initiatives such as the Test & Trace Corps. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… government collections in 2020 (January - November) are down $1.7 billion (10.1 percent) compared to the same period … vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 3.6 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… said DiNapoli. “Any violation of the public’s trust for personal gain is unacceptable. Thanks to our partnership with … to the “Snowdrifters Club” by depositing them into his own personal bank account. He also transferred over $3,000 in funds from the club’s account to his personal account and wrote a $3,500 Snowdrifters’ check to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… debt burden and out-year finances. "Sadly, the chance to enact real campaign finance reform and publicly fund … It was a missed opportunity for comprehensive reform to change our electoral system for the better." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today after giving remarks at the New York City Financial Control Board: “Federal relief and higher revenues in City … fiscal issues facing the city remain out of its direct control. The city faces substantial fiscal risks in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesDiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… costs associated with the bonds. The Authority also took a step forward on congestion pricing naming its traffic mobility review board, a critical step towards funding its capital plan. “Reliable and safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… issues. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements. “While the vast majority of local governments … and accountability.” In addition to meeting legal requirements, local governments and their residents benefit … these legally required financial reports. The three filing requirements highlighted in the report are: Annual Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… change impacts are intensifying and the increased risk of flooding, storm surges and other damage to transit need to be … to break downs — but the new cars are not expected until 2025. The MTA has spent just half of the $3.4 billion it said … was a need identified in 2013, but remains behind schedule, although some new cars are starting to be delivered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… schools had not implemented some critical requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Several schools … who are bullied or harassed are more likely to miss days of school, experience higher rates of depression, and have … in incident investigation records. Other improvements address SED’s School Safety and the Educational Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… nearly half of which were from the New York City IDA; Long Island (795 projects), Western New York (786) and the Finger … (746) had the largest number of projects in 2015; Long Island ($161 million) and the Mid-Hudson Valley ($138 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… policies and procedures for investigating complaints. This resulted in inconsistencies and anomalies in … investigate them together as a single case. Auditors found this practice resulted in significant delays in initiating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesPublications
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… New York City’s restaurant industry had 23,650 establishments in 2019, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s report found that in April, restaurant employment in New York City dropped to 91,000 jobs … were imposed on businesses. Taxable sales for the city’s restaurant industry also fell by 71 percent during March, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… capital projects are delayed, repairs and upgrades are put off, causing parts of the system to deteriorate further,” … commitments to capital projects (2016-2019). In 2022, it put a record $11.4 billion toward capital work. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-funding