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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire District and the Claryville Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period … that although it is understood that the Town is required to have written policies, the resolution directed Town officials to consult the Office of the State Comptroller’s publications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Officials did not establish written procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts. Auditors … eight of 10 employees’ computers they reviewed were used for personal internet activity. District officials did not … network user accounts on the district office domain controller. Six unneeded network user accounts, seven shared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/making-adjustmentsControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2017-S-72 ). About the Program The Office of Victim Services’ (OVS) mission is to provide compensation to … to crime victims through a network of community-based Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs); and to advocate for the … made only to eligible victims and providers for eligible victim services. Our review found that OVS’ controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network … on August 13, 2018, examined whether United overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia services provided at ASCs that … required to use in-network anesthesia providers. For the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryTown of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15DiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.56 percent for 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … and the fiscal uncertainties municipalities are facing add to the challenge of adhering to the tax cap,” DiNapoli said. “At the same time the levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentDiNapoli: 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 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising January 2022 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The safe and efficient … axis) 2008 62.6 7.5 12.0 2009 60.0 7.9 13.2 2010 57.7 8.2 14.2 2011 56.5 8.5 15.1 2012 55.4 9.0 16.3 2013 54.0 9.3 … 19.7 2017 50.6 10.3 20.3 2018 48.9 10.1 20.8 2019 46.0 9.7 21.0 2020 42.1 9.2 21.8 2021 31.3 7.6 24.3 Source: New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… subject to quarantine or isolation, advised by a health care provider to precautionary-quarantine, or are … of compensation but are subject to a cap of $511.00 per day and $5,110.00 for the 2 week period. Employees may use … of compensation but are subject to a cap of $200.00 per day and $2,000.00 for the 2 week period. The Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… and Rome." The report examines the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida and Schoharie in the … many of whom live in Utica (60,635) and Rome (32,473). Hamilton County has the smallest population of any county in … which range from $97,300 (Herkimer County) to $165,500 (Hamilton County), are quite low compared to the statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existState Agencies Bulletin No. 2274
… salary. Since only the grade equations associated with the Trainee 1 and Trainee 2 titles are impacted and since the grade equations … salary Since only the grade equations associated with the Trainee 1 and Trainee 2 titles are impacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2274-restructure-two-year-professional-traineeships-leading-grade-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 787
… Hazardous Duty, Standby Pay, Winter Maintenance, Call Out Bonus and Intermittent Inconvenience Pay payments … to $400 effective 4/5/07 (Administration). Call Out Bonus Increase (Bargaining Unit 03 Only) Effective 4/5/07 … the legislation provides for an increase to the Call Out Bonus to: $225 for responding to 75% of calls $300 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/787-april-1-2007-increases-overtime-meal-hazardous-duty-standby-pay-winterOpinion 92-8
… Thus, reading sections 10.00(a) and 11.00(a) together, when a municipality is authorized to contract indebtedness to … to Municipal Finance , pp 22-23). As discussed above, when the Commissioner of Transportation undertakes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 2395
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2025 Security Seniority Payment (Earnings Code SSP) … provides for payment of the 2025-2026 Seniority Payment in December 2025 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount … of $750 for all eligible members. Effective Dates: The December 2025 SSP Payment will be processed in the check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2395-new-december-2025-nyscopba-and-council-82-security-seniority-paymentXI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… record for an equipment acquisition agreement must include a justification of need for the equipment. Cost/price is a fundamental part of the needs evaluation and can play a crucial role in the decision making process. … Form H-101-Request for Approval of Personal Property (Equipment) And Real Property State Supported Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionXII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… line must include the following coding: Positive Line – Account Code 60701 Negative Line – Account Code 35500; Fund 60602 Agencies have discretion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $38,662 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m