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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)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through January 9, 2017. … with approximately 2,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $67 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46