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Public-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… the next 20 years,” DiNapoli said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships … sure taxpayers are not short-changed by an artificially low valuation; Keep private sector profits within reason and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… IDA , Town of Villenova and the Westmere Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … expenditures over the past three years, which resulted in operating surpluses totaling nearly $1.6 million. This has … However, the town justice did not always make deposits in a timely manner and did not perform monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ Collections (Onondaga County) … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1805
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic Dues increase. Affected … in Bargaining Unit 21 with Dues (Code 491) and increase the current amount as follows: Bargaining Unit: 01 Current … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1805-new-york-state-correctional-officers-police-benevolent-association-0Opinion 90-48
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … would adversely affect a bidder's ability to carry on his business, the bidder has a cognizable due process … regard. You ask whether the school district, based solely on the allegations of these residents, may find the bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Education (Board) properly managed reserve funds. Key Findings The Board did not properly fund, use or manage reserve funds … Determine whether the Board of Education Board properly managed reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157State Agencies Bulletin No. 783
… 1, 2008 Background Effective September 1, 1994, the Workers’ Compensation benefit for employees in the Management … time from the job is missed and the missed time is deemed Workers’ Comp-eligible, there are two options: For employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/783-new-workers-compensation-actionreason-code-management-confidentialXII.10.B Business Continuity Plan – Critical Payments During an Emergency – XII. Expenditures
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will only process payments mandated by law to be paid on a specific date or critical payments for goods/services directly related to the health … (SFS) will utilize these policies and processes. Mandated payments have been identified by OSC. Payments which are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10b-business-continuity-plan-critical-payments-during-emergencySouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the South Butler Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have saved $5,010 in fuel costs if they had used the State contract pricing … to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best interest of taxpayers. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Kings Park Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2020M-22)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/kings-park-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesOpinion 88-65
… §986(1)(3): Collecting officers must provide tax receipts to mortgagee banks when taxes are paid from an escrow account. Prior opinions, including 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p … for the issuance of tax receipts by the collecting officer to persons not paying the tax and the charging of a fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… capital plans. Determine whether professional services and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the … ensure the proper procurement of professional services and playground equipment. The Board did not: Adopt an adequate … agreements for the services provided. Properly procure playground equipment totaling $397,000. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… in the Towns of Bristol, Canadice, Canandaigua, Naples, Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario County, the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143State Agencies Bulletin No. 1842
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the updated AC2772 Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees Rev 072020 and to provide guidance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1842-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772Many New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic necessities or to be evicted. This is a … New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… and financial outlook, should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its options before resorting to long-term borrowing to fund operations, according to a report released today by … and financial outlook should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its options before resorting to longterm borrowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesHerkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… whether College officials use competitive methods when procuring goods and services. Key Findings The … College officials and employees use competitive methods when procuring goods and services in accordance with General … Determine whether College officials use competitive methods when procuring goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186New York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), valued at an estimated $226 billion, has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process will include completion … that the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund valued at an estimated $226 billion has adopted a goal to transition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-target