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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Accruals (Suffolk County) There is no supervisory review to ensure that leave time earned and used is accurate and in … the board president, district clerk or district treasurer to sign checks, whereas state Education Law requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… of two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings … grow tax free and withdrawals are not taxed if used for qualified educational expenses. If you're a New York … 529 College Savings Website “The 529 Plan is a way to save for college education. Even if you put aside just a little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013. … Board comprised of a Supervisor and four Council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations totaled … were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. In addition, the fuel monitoring system in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312DiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages … approximately 1,200 fire officials across the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsMessage from the Comptroller – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… K-12 and higher education, transportation and more. We remain in a period of uncertainty and ongoing risk due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/message-comptrollerMessage from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… K-12 and higher education, transportation and more. We remain in a period of uncertainty and ongoing risk due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerXI-A.3 Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… This section provides agencies with information related to the issuance and maintenance of purchase orders. Overview A … to provide goods or services at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical information to the vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a3-purchase-ordersClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the following questions should be asked: Is the claim for a valid and legal purpose? First and foremost, each claim must be for a legitimate purpose of the local government or school district. Examples of claims that are not for a legitimate purpose include: Gifts and donations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingOpinion 88-66
… a contribution to a collective work, as a part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, as a translation, as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the … changes to the states procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDirect Deposit Program
… lists the schedule of direct deposit dates by month. Not using direct deposit yet? Don’t wait to receive a check in the mail—direct deposit is fast, convenient and secure. Sign up for direct deposit now … payment is deposited directly into your bank account—it’s fast, convenient and secure. You’ll avoid mailing delays, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… City of Niagara Falls and the Village of Sagaponack . "In today"s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … end of 2017, auditors project that the city will deplete available fund balance. Assuming no additional casino revenue … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Chesterfield, which bills, collects and enforces charges for water and sewer districts. The board did not approve any of the water and sewer rates that were used for the districts within the town. Fishers Island Waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… money by selected government employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in … period and/or exhibited unusual travel characteristics. We examined a total of $639,218 in travel expenses for 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesTravel Advisory No. 15
… Effective August 20, 2021, the temporary eligibility for full personal vehicle mileage reimbursement is no longer applicable for business-related travel when a more cost-effective option … and agencies returning to pre-pandemic operation. For information about determining the most economical method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsOversight of International Offices
… to foreign representatives to ensure they are made only for authorized contract purposes. Our audit scope period was … Background ESD's International Division is responsible for promoting international trade and investment initiatives to improve global competitiveness for New York State companies. The International Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesXI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… value from the UNSPSC code set. Please refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. Bulkload … should include the category code on the transaction lines for contracts and purchase orders when the agency bulkloads a file into the SFS. Please refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. All Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… the number one U.S. pension fund, and the third globally, for its work to address climate risk. It was the Fund’s … as the number one US pension fund and the third globally for its work to address climate risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-risk