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DiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … stress designations largely reflects recent increases in state and federal aid. “Pandemic-related federal funding as well as a boost in state aid have helped school districts avoid a fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… projects are underway that will create job opportunities for area residents and increase the number of affordable … “Jamaica is a community on the move and is well-positioned for even further growth,” said Queens Borough President … residents. State Comptroller DiNapoli should be commended for producing this comprehensive and informative report.” “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotOpinion 89-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption From (housing authority) … is exempt from the payment of court filing fees. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether a municipal housing … from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Special Accidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your surviving spouse. If the surviving spouse receiving the special accidental death benefit dies, this benefit will be paid to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your surviving spouse. If the surviving spouse receiving the special accidental death benefit dies, this benefit will be paid to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… Eligibility If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental … paid to your children who are under the age of 18, or if they are students, until the age of 23. The Benefit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Eligibility If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the … death benefit will be paid to your surviving spouse. If the surviving spouse receiving the special accidental … death benefit dies, this benefit will be paid to your children who are under the age of 18 or, if they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your surviving spouse. If the surviving spouse receiving … accidental death benefit dies, this benefit will be paid to your children who are under the age of 18 or, if they are … benefit will not be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/special-accidental-death-benefitGermantown Central School District – Payroll (2023M-3)
… of Education (Board). Key Findings The District did not have adequate payroll processes to ensure compensation paid to employees was accurate, adequately supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/22/germantown-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-3Town of Harford - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-201)
… services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest. Key Findings The Highway Superintendent did not maintain a complete inventory of Department assets and the Board did not adequately … those assets. A Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest totaling $4,400. The Town overpaid for fuel by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201Town of Brandon - Financial Condition (2019M-239)
… Include more realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures when developing and adopting the annual budget. Discontinue overspending appropriations and appropriating unavailable fund balance to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/24/town-brandon-financial-condition-2019m-239Naples Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-82)
Determine whether Naples Central School District District officials ensured network access controls were secure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/naples-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-82Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to review and approve … for recouping inappropriate charges. Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudOpinion 90-22
… (necessity to pay interest on consumer deposits) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… and mansion taxes. The MTA has also had chronic difficulty meeting its capital commitment goals. In 2016 through 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Baldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Determine whether the … an additional $1,095 for meals even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key … with our recommendations and indicated they have taken, or plan to take, corrective action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Chazy Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-166)
… totaling $12,875. The District lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure all documentation requirements are met to submit Medicaid claims for reimbursement for all eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/chazy-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-166Granville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-90)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/27/granville-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-90Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114