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DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Island is equipped with the data necessary to advocate for needed resources to address the myriad challenges we … benefit from. Thank you to Comptroller DiNapoli's office for conducting this report and bringing to light all of the … last few years across various sectors - and the potential for further job creation on the horizon. But these numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the nation, and the negative … Nevertheless, one in five small businesses reported a return to normal operations in October 2021, there have … York small businesses reported encountering at least one problem, a 16 percentage point increase from last year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressWest Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-7)
… The reserve fund policy does not adequately address funding levels which has resulted in reserves being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-7Village of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if: The Village seeks competition for professional service providers and for purchases that are below the bidding threshold. The Board conducts a proper audit of … and thorough audit of every claim. Except as specified in Appendix A, officials agreed with our recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Accounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… : Updated proper invoice guidance. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policies and procedures regarding a proper invoice. When an invoice does not contain the required information … for agencies to notify the vendor within one business day of identifying the improper invoice and direct the vendor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 57
… the purchase order, the SFS will no longer allow an agency to submit the voucher into workflow or to OSC for approval. In these cases, the SFS will create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/57-selecting-correct-vendor-idLetchworth Central School District - Reserves (2018M-176)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/letchworth-central-school-district-reserves-2018m-176Security and UCS Days Worked Calculator
… Use the Security and UCS Days Worked Calculator to determine the total number of days worked the … be eligible for a performance advance. Please refer to the Salary Manual, Payroll Bulletins and Bargaining Agreements for additional information. Calculator Instructions Enter the first day of work and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/security-and-ucs-days-worked-calculatorEnterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
Enterprise Charter School Enrollment and Billing 2014M378
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-251
… an appropriation expressly dedicated to the payment of the full amount of the retroactive increases is granted. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-251-november-2017-adjustment-basic-annual-salary-bargaining-unitsOpinion 89-40
… for wages lost because the commissioner was subpoenaed to testify in a case in which the fire district was the … and, in that capacity, eligible for reimbursement pursuant to General Municipal Law, §72-o. (2) A volunteer officer or … commissioner for compensation lost from regular employment due to firemanic functions (1969 Opns St Comp No. 69-953, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Opinion 2006-11
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (from store at which town board member is employed) -- Exceptions … and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §802(1)(b): When a town board member has an interest in town … to purchases from the store. December 29, 2006 Robert H. Hafner, Esq., Attorney at Law Town of Queensbury 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… 1, 2015 through June 28, 2018. We also analyzed 2014-15 school year data from the State Education Department (SED). … with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students in New York State with a safe and supportive … intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, school buses, or at school functions. DASA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actVendor File Advisory No. 6
… (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Vendor Designations. The … activities. References: For specifics, please visit: Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor Designations Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
Determine if District officials properly administer the length of service award program LOSAP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Hamburg Central School District - Continuing Education (2019M-11)
… continuing education cash receipts process. The District does not have assurance all continuing education cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-continuing-education-2019m-11East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… Could have saved $14,000 if it used government rates to reimburse for travel expenditures. Could have saved $2,600 … New York State (NYS) contracts. Does not require proof of attendance at conferences. Key Recommendations District … contracts for renting cars. The Board should require proof of attendance for conferences. District officials disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … through 2012-13 fiscal years, which caused the district to realize annual operating surpluses totaling approximately … does not have written policies, procedures or resolutions to govern electronic transfers. As a result, the treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2013 fiscal year are … has been experiencing financial condition difficulties in recent years. The general fund deficit has increased from … caused by operating deficits ranging from $11 million in 2009 to $29.2 million in 2011. In addition to the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/16/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-6