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Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - September 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the MTA has been in a state of existential crisis.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2022.pdfDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… The $162.2 billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, … spending off-budget and would expand Executive authority to reshape spending and programs without legislative input, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightNiagara Engine Company No. 6 Inc. - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-29)
… Treasurer sends listings of the receipts and disbursements to the bookkeeper to record in the accounting records. We could not determine … procedures such as requiring at least two people to count and certify the money collected at fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/09/niagara-engine-company-no-6-inc-cash-receipts-andDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing … can improve as ridership returns, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has made … delays and cancellations, especially from train problems, is troubling, however, because it comes at a time when LIRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityOpinion 88-70
… a city may not conduct an advisory referendum on whether to fluoridate city water or whether to improve the city water or sewer systems. However, bond … held in this State that a municipality may not submit a proposition to a referendum in the absence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Becoming Eligible for a Benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… state that there were 989 violent and disruptive incidents at the schools. The schools showed a significant drop from … incidents of assault with a physical injury, for example: At IS 27 in Staten Island, a student pushed another male … MS 334 26 19 7 31R605 Staten Island Technical High School 70 21 49 12X190 E.S.M.T - I.S. 190 41 28 13 10X085 PS 85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsContract Advisory No. 22
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed a contract the SFS header status will display “Closed”. No further transactions can be processed against a contract in the “Closed” status. Contracts meeting the criteria below are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemPutnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… general fund balance. Key Findings District officials need to improve budgeting practices to more effectively manage fund balance. Specifically, the … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 32.7 to 42.8 percentage points at the end of the last three fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
For almost 3 million New Yorkers, housing costs constitute more than 30 percent of household income, the most commonly used threshold of affordability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-housing-insecurity.pdfCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up) (2019-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f3.pdfXVI.3.K Interim Reporting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Fund financial statements and summarized financial data for periods shorter than the State's fiscal year. Generally, … of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances, for the governmental funds only, on an interim basis. In … from cash to GAAP must be completed by department/division for certain State agencies and by function. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3k-interim-reportingIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… agencies. This process will allow New York State agencies to respond to a disaster event and receive budget relief by … be excluded. Once this guidance is provided, agencies will submit vouchers, expense reports and GL journal entry … activity. Agencies will complete a COA Change Request Form (tab Proj_Act) and submit it with the new HelpDesk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant … In fact, DiNapoli’s office received a change of address form for the father from the U.S. Postal Service in 2017. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… or salaries to be paid; making changes to employees’ pay rates, withholdings and deductions; performing transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … the public trust in their scheme to steal over $48,000 in funds meant to support seniors and people with disabilities … had been making personal purchases with housing authority funds since 2016, her entire tenure as executive director. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… to grand larceny for pocketing over $35,000 in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. … her position of trust to steal tens of thousands in public funds,” said DiNapoli. "I thank Fulton County District … today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35000 in public funds State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2180
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … process this payment via direct deposit. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment will be processed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2180-2023-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuState Agencies Bulletin No. 2078
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2022 APSU Clothing Allowance and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed … return from an authorized leave of absence, agencies must submit the following information on the Time Entry page or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2078-2022-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-72
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … If the increment code must be updated, the agency must submit a Data Chg on the Job Action Requests page using the … listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-72-april-2015-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sum