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DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Regardless of where they live, more New Yorkers are feeling pinched by rising housing … said. “When half your income goes to pay for a place to live, you are going to be stretched thin on other every day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-255
… of the April 2018 Salary Increases for Judges, Justices and New York City County Clerks of the UCS. Affected Employees Judges, Justices and New York City County Clerks in Bargaining Unit 86 who … Commission on Judicial Compensation to examine, evaluate and make recommendations with respect to the adequate levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-255-april-2018-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityManual Reporting – Enhanced Reporting
… reporting, you enter data directly into Retirement Online to create a report, which updates each employee’s record for … and Employee earnings. This method is useful when you need to submit a small number of transactions, such as correcting … guides on Manual Reporting. Please note: if you need to report an employee who is eligible to join NYSLRS but is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/manual-reportingControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… many years. Capital investment includes new construction, renovations, and purchases of furnishings or equipment. DHS … stability of the infrastructure, and cosmetic nature of renovations. Once a capital project is added to the DHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Employers’ average contribution … increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to 27.8% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… seven employees’ separation payments were overpaid by a total of $3,770 and three other employees’ separation payments were underpaid a total of $157. Lindenhurst Union Free School District – … did not follow county policies. Although prior approval is required by the county’s purchase card policy, 238 online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) … education services for children between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, … The costs included $5,262 in consultant services and $2,239 in various other-than-personal-service costs such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCanajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… were not remitted to the central treasurer and adequate profit and loss statements showing fundraising profitability … to her for deposit and that student treasurers complete profit and loss statements in a timely manner to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative … food service fund, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … from our budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B2274 New York Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 29, 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The … compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the Executive Director’s … compensation and leave accrual use and balances with what has been properly authorized. Record the official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The Village is … elected Board of Trustees comprising four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 … For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed and authorized only 12 abstracts with 573 claims out of 146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… limits, types of purchases allowed, any required prior approval and documentation required to support each purchase. … then says approval is required for purchases over $25. Other sections set different approvers and differing … receipts and disbursements. For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal mechanism to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a … trust fund for New York can be part of a sensible long term strategy for fiscal stability. Lawmakers should act now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Clark Mills Fire District , Village of Clinton , Elba Fire Department , … Fire Company , Village of Livonia , Plattekill #1 Fire District and the Town of Schroeppel . “In today’s fiscal … spent appropriately and effectively.” Clark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (Oneida County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were inaccurate and unreliable. Fund balances for all funds were commingled in the records, making it impossible for officials to determine the condition of individual funds. Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … its actions. In addition, the board did not approve change orders totaling more than $50,000 before the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Depew , Village of Millbrook , City of New Rochelle , Suffolk County Community College , Village of Trumansburg and … six month or annual inspection reports, as required. Suffolk County Community College – Information Technology … Village of Depew Village of Millbrook City of New Rochelle Suffolk County Community College Village of Trumansburg and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… processing operations for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Watervliet City School District is … employees generally earn a fixed number of days of leave time each year for vacation, illness or … and 17 claims totaling $41,226 were not audited until after payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that all employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period … operates one school with approximately 20 students from kindergarten through first grade and then pays tuition for its students to attend one of four other school districts, is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112