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DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on … (DEI) issues. “We encourage the Fund’s portfolio companies to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their businesses not just because it is the right thing to do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… a hundred thousand dollars by using public funds for his pleasure and daily expenses,” State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftOpinion 88-21
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING - Park Lands (use of park trust fund moneys to construct indoor recreational facility); (use of park trust fund moneys to construct recreational building in … Concerning the use of park trust funds received by a village from subdividers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… said Attorney General James . “Public corruption in any form will never be tolerated, and my office remains committed … of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony. Mendez and her co-conspirator, … of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor in connection with the case. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeTown of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations (2023M-60)
… Officials did not maintain an inventory or list of meters purchased and issued to track costs and ensure rates were applied consistently, and meters were accounted for. The water clerk (clerk) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/15/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2023m-60Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (2020M-163)
… None of the Justices prepared monthly accountabilities or bank reconciliations. Cash in a retired Justice’s bank account exceeded known liabilities by a total of $1,104. … Key Recommendations Perform monthly accountabilities and bank reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/02/26/town-adams-justice-court-operations-2020m-163Village of Lyons Falls - Board Oversight (2018M-174)
… the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure Village funds are properly accounted for and safeguarded. Key Findings The Board did not … the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure Village funds are properly accounted for and safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/28/village-lyons-falls-board-oversight-2018m-174Taxes and Interest
… interest bearing such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of … rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims involving securities, such … bearing items such as bank accounts utility refunds and certain court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… days between the average date of check clearance for the disbursement and the date the related federal funds are … interest will be calculated on the federal portion of the disbursement. Federal interest liabilities will also be … program subject to CMIA, as follows: The amount of the disbursement for which the state paid out its own funds (as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityDiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, but money from less than … with reporting requirements to provide greater clarity on how funds are being spent and why spending from many funds is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostEnhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Enhanced Medicaid Payments to … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Enhanced Medicaid Payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/enhanced-medicaid-payments-selected-home-health-care-service-providers-followClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. Key Findings BOCES officials did not … returned forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA in a timely manner. As of December 31, 2021, the … (97 percent) in forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2023M-88)
… funds from the Health Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) in a timely … Findings District officials were not aware that the FSA and DCAP administrator did not return forfeited funds … provided the year-end accounting of employees’ FSA and DCAP accounts, as required by the written services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/13/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-employee-benefit-planDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… accumulated in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. “New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… efforts to spend dedicated contributions within the year they were made and report how the money was spent to the … six funds examined in the 2014 report had increased to $15.45 million. Approximately 90 percent of this was in … accumulated in two newer funds – Veterans’ Remembrance and Cemetery Maintenance and Operation, and Teen Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsFederal funds to New York City: Child Care and Development Block Grant
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.575) is the primary federal program that provides child care assistance to low-income working families.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-child-care-and-development-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-I-grants-to-local-educational-agencies.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfCOVID-19 Relief Program Tracker
… purposes and $10.9 million for technical assistance (TA). The $150 million rescission to the SSBCI resulting from … As of November 2024, ESD required applications for TA to be submitted by December 20, 2024 with an anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-relief-program-trackerFund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
Fund financial statements provide a shortterm view of finances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-data