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DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… a critical weather-related systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to … train system in North America and is the primary means of transit from Long Island to New York City which means it … 200,000 customers on weekdays. The LIRR has 700 miles of track, stretching from Montauk on Long Island to Penn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District, Somers Central School District, South Lewis Central School District, Union Springs Central School … documentation indicating authorization or approval. South Lewis Central School District – Financial Condition (Lewis County) The district’s unassigned fund balance has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … are reasonable and the 2019 tentative budget complies with the property tax cap levy limit. Village of Farmingdale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1708
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2018 minimum wage increases for hourly … who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2018 minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1708-december-2018-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Mexico – Financial Management (Oswego County) The board … a fund balance policy and maintained an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund with … $839,530 and $1.1 million, or between 109% and 124% of the ensuing year’s budget. The board did not consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … file the required 2013 and 2014 annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling … City of Glen Cove Budget Review B71416 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16City of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling … City of Glen Cove Budget Review B71316 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… result of increased credit card usage, the activity in the Home Office Advance Account, with an authorized balance of … the duties related to maintaining this account. Review the Home Office advance account usage and reduce the authorized amount to more closely match usage. Return excess funds to State Treasury. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsRush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… audit were to evaluate the District’s financial management and calculation of separation payments for the period July 1, … is located in the Towns of Brighton, Henrietta, Pittsford and Rush in Monroe County. The District, which operates nine … the process for calculating, reviewing, approving and making separation payments. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… ensure that goods and services were procured in compliance with statutory bidding requirements and the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control/State Liquor Authority (SLA) … responsible for promoting the health, welfare, and safety of the people of New York State through issuing licenses and permits for … To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage ControlState Liquor Authority has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and … are demanding real change. Acknowledging systemic racism is a start. The next step is tangible, comprehensive action. Change to address racial … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.26 percent for the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to data released today … The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the … Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 126 percent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentHousing for Seniors
… Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and … the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income New Yorkers. HPD and … reviewing rent rolls/vacancy reports and coordinating with managing agents, to identify and promptly fill vacant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five to be vested, your sick … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jInvestment Advisory Committee
… is appointed by the Comptroller pursuant to Section 423 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law. The … by the Chief Investment Officer after the completion of an asset liability study. The Investment Advisory … Committee also periodically reviews the strategic plan of each Common Retirement Fund asset class, and monitors the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeVillage of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Clayton (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment … as required. The Board reviewed abstracts (listings of claims) but generally did not review the claims before … Determine whether the Village of Clayton Village Board of Trustees Board properly audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/09/03/village-clayton-claims-auditing-2021m-81Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of fraud. Understand the Risks Your governing board should … such as spouses Extending trips after the end of conferences at taxpayer expense for personal reasons Missing or insufficient documentation of expenses incurred Failing to adequately audit travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expenses