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DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… health of our localities,” said DiNapoli. “The tax cap and our state’s continued slow economic recovery underscore … must continue to do their part to help localities find and implement real, lasting solutions. This proposal will … DiNapoli’s proposal would allow counties, cities, towns and villages identified as fiscally stressed to be reimbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingOpinion 89-43
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, … A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive office pursuant … letter asking whether the elective office of fire district treasurer may be abolished and replaced by an appointive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with ‘0’. These Vendor IDs have been … State Business Unit to approve and establish a Special Use vendor for a business need. Process and Document … to the Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $25 billion lower than last year but were $18 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of the Budget DOB according to the monthly State Cash Report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, … through February were $7584 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget update to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsSafety at Stations
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway has taken appropriate steps to address … operational and accessible to all. Background MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR) was created as a public benefit … the operation of a rapid transit railroad system on Staten Island pursuant to a lease and operating agreement with New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… at Train Stations ( 2017-S-84 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … a single rapid transit line that runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… Background The Big Flats Fire District No. 2 is located in Chemung County. The District’s general fund budget totaled $101,467 for the 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow … $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 amount paid in 2010, for the two existing firehouses. When the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12East Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … public moneys to members of the District’s fire department in excess of $26,000, including the payment of personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine purchases from selected vendors for the period July 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, and the student enrollment and billing … the prudence of $383,390 in purchases which likely could have been obtained at lower prices. Some of the purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… of our audit was to examine the Department’s operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … functions. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $45.2 million. The County Sheriff’s Department … Key Findings The County entered into an improper contract for security services with Watkins Glen International (WGI), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-254)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s financial operations for the period … of expenditures incurred by the Board members to attend special meetings. Consider amending the procurement policy to require that competition is sought when procuring goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-selected-financial-operationsFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… 1, 2013. Background The Frewsburg Central School District is located in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … policy supported by written procedures. As a result, there is no independent review of leave time records. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… approximately 2,400 residents. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which comprises a Mayor and four … system improvement reserve to pay for work associated with the River Street retaining wall project. However, … of the Clerk-Treasurer. The Board does not monitor the remote access of software vendors or the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial oversight provided by the Board of … complete and accurate financial records, the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The Village filed AFRs for years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Town of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… if the Town was adequately safeguarding its fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through November 27, 2013. … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.08 million. Key Findings … storage tanks at its highway facility: a 1,500-gallon tank for diesel fuel and a 500-gallon tank for gasoline. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-33
… Services Unit Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), employees assigned to winter maintenance shifts which require them to change their … any part of which falls between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on a regularly scheduled basis, shall receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-33-2018-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-season