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DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers

… times the amount of bonds offered, which allowed the State to reduce yields in many maturities. Ultimately, retail … pleased with the sale results, which demonstrate robust demand from investors large and small for New York’s General … the refunding will save taxpayers over $8.5 million on a present value basis, or 6.3 percent of the par amount of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayers

Elementary and Secondary Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… to New York school districts was equal to 13.9 percent of State school aid funding for the same period. New York State Ranks Highest in Nation in Per Pupil Spending For the … certified for free and reduced-price school meals based on household income, higher than the national average (52.1 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-education

Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits

… the DOL UI Benefit Overpayment File to the New York State Payroll File to identify newly hired New York State employees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits

City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)

… each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, … and other matters that should be reviewed by the Mayor and Council. City officials did not implement all … The Mayor submitted the 2023-24 proposed budget to the Council on April 19, 2023, or 18 days after the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1984

… Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution The agency address will be used as the return address for the 2021 Form W-2 Statements. For employees who … form W-2, OSC will mail Form W-2 to employee’s mailing address currently listed in PayServ. If no mailing address …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021

Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)

… initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Report 2016-S-28 ). About the Program New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York … report some DASA incidents or may not report them at all, and incident records often were not adequate to clearly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-follow

Town of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)

… records. Background The Town of Carroll (Town) is located in Chautauqua County and has approximately 3,500 residents. … Comptroller, and it did not request a 30-day extension in 2011 or 2012. The Supervisor did not submit to the Board … they performed a thorough audit of the Court’s records in 2012. There was a lack of documentation to indicate the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221

Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)

… of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of technical and operational … December 13, 2019, examined whether CUNY complied with PCI DSS. The audit covered the period November 7, 2018 through …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-follow

Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)

… of Homeless Services (DHS) implemented the recommendations in our initial audit report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless … similar shelters and often exceeded prescribed ranges. In addition, the various DHS data systems were not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-follow

DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies

… cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. … checks and balances,” DiNapoli said. “Prevention is the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of … Where: SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, N.Y. When: June 23 at 6 p.m …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agencies

Public Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… Public authorities are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New … Created by the government public authorities are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authorities

Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by … overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered … covered the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare-follow

Restitution Payments (2021-MS-2)

… 13 County Probation Departments found: More than half, or 160 of the probationers tested, were behind on their … efforts were not made to locate victims to disburse as much as $1.6 million the Departments had on deposit, with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2

Public Officers – Membership and Enrollment

… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give … of the governmental entity. If the duties of the position are routine, subordinate, advisory, or directed, then the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officers

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1

… the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2022. Affected Employees: Employees with … were returned to OSC were treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. Responses received prior … of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll checks issued between January 1, 2022, and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checks

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds

… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty … and bought tools for use in her husband’s business. As treasurer, Stone was the chief fiscal officer responsible for … financial oversight; Contract for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records; and Establish a policy for maintaining, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds

DiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report

… of $10.9 billion, which was $28.7 million higher than the latest projection and $549.1 million higher than last April …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-report

Public Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities … a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some cases, taxes. Public authorities are generally … however, in some cases, governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authorities