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Opinion 89-9
… your letter, the only known heir of the deceased employee is a sister, who has been advised of the unclaimed paycheck. … without administration. Under this statute, "debt" is defined to include "... earnings, wages, salary or bonus … 3 of section 1310 of the SCPA authorizes a debtor, which is defined to include a government agency owing a "debt", to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentViewing Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… system (ERS or PFRS), click Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) link. Select the year you wish to view … To comply with Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB Statement No 68 employers can view their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/viewing-your-gasb-reportState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget
… the Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG). “While the budget is balanced for FY 2024, the city faces challenges in the … cost of asylum seekers, unbudgeted at this time last year, is expected to reach $2.9 billion in FY 2024, larger than the … not there and greater clarity from the federal government is needed to manage the situation. “The delay in the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-proposed-executive-budgetOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillSir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2015M-004)
… 30, 2014. Background The Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that contracts with the Town of Johnstown, Fulton County, to provide fire protection to a portion of the Town. The Company is … Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company Inc Internal Controls 2015M004 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/01/sir-william-johnson-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internalDiNapoli: Bullying and Drug-Related Incidents in Schools on the Rise
… school year (SY) 2017-18 to combine Violent and Disruptive Incident Report (VADIR) data with Dignity for All Students … after the return to in-person learning. When looking at bullying and cyberbullying in SY 2023-24, 34.9% of all … incidents. Nearly one in five public secondary schools (17.8%) and nearly half of all public elementary schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-bullying-and-drug-related-incidents-schools-riseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … not support the district procuring a $1.2 million ladder truck in the most cost-effective manner and did not pursue … competitive bidding applied when purchasing a new tanker truck. As a result, officials did not competitively bid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… for reimbursement. State Education Department: North Country Kids Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-53) North County provides preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsMonticello Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-2)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed the general fund’s fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/monticello-2020-02.pdfMedina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed the 2016 capital project (Project).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/medina-2019-163.pdfEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
Determine whether the District ensured information technology (IT) assets were properly safeguarded and secured.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/ellicottville-14.pdfBinghamton City School District – Information Technology (2019M-147)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately safeguarded data from abuse or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/binghamton-2019-147.pdfAmagansett Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-206)
Determine if the District procures goods and services in accordance with its procurement policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/amagansett.pdfDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… from IRA programs for a range of specific greenhouse gas reducing activities and funds to support incentive … almost exclusively through charges on the electric and gas bills of the state’s utility customers, these grants … million for a variety of projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and build resilience to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll … guidance on preparing for retirement, including topics to consider as you plan and actions to take. When you’re ready to apply for retirement, you can … process and highlighting important topics and information to consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementWest Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate internal controls to ensure that non-payroll disbursements were authorized and proper.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/west-canada-valley-2021-41.pdfVan Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
Determine whether the Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-2020-125.pdfGoshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… July 1, 2015 through January 9, 2017. Background The Goshen Central School District is located in the Village of Goshen, Orange County, and serves students who reside in the Village of Goshen and the Towns of Goshen, Chester, Hamptonburgh, … Goshen Central School District Financial Condition 2017M46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46