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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… general fund appropriations from 2020-21 through 2022-23 by a total of $13.1 million and appropriated nearly … examination. Of the 10 audit recommendations included in a 2022 audit, one recommendation was fully implemented, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
Webster Central School District Financial Condition 2018M109
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… they reflect short-term measures, not an enduring policy change. As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and the temporary … paid that year. Federal budget deficits (or surpluses) change over time, depending on many factors including shifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020Southold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Southold Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. As of Dec. 31, 2021, the administrator had not returned $83,068 (97%) in forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 … aware of the unreturned funds until auditors notified them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsGermantown Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-230)
… of taxpayer dollars without full disclosure of how these funds will be used. Key Recommendations Develop realistic … procedures related to the establishment and use of reserve funds. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts … manner. Develop a plan for the use of unexpended surplus funds and excess reserve funds identified in this report in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/germantown-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-230DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… expectations for farebox revenue. While paid ridership in June 2024 was at about 70% of pre-pandemic numbers, it failed to … downward, the MTA’s expenses reflect growing costs for payroll and benefits, debt service, paratransit, and supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 percent in support of the Fund’s request that ExxonMobil do more to … change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in the fight to ensure a smooth transition to a low carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… information, and notifies Empire of any changes in a member’s status. Many contracts that Empire negotiates … due to delays by Civil Service, HBAs, and members. In one example, Empire paid $186,000 in ineligible claims because it took more than eight years to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … KBC PR & Marketing LTD for tourism representation services in the United Kingdom. $1.2 million with Reach Global …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryTax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years - Supplementary Information for 2012
Explanation of Tables for Real Property Tax Levies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/pdf/narrative12.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 in inappropriate or questionable staff payments and … excluding the public from board deliberations. “Actions in the Hempstead school district demonstrate a neglect of … to act immediately and address the issues contained in this report.” DiNapoli’s office found a number of payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,696 … for remediation at the Saranac Lake Gas Company facility in Franklin County. $1.1 million with General Roofing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchAccidental Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… The benefit can only be paid to the following family beneficiaries, in this order: First, to your surviving … minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the beneficiaries listed above become ineligible for benefit … information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/accidental-death-benefitVillage of Clinton – Financial Management (2014M-316)
… January 31, 2014. Background The Village of Clinton is located in the Town of Kirkland in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,900. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-clinton-financial-management-2014m-316What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… the New York State Comptroller (OSC) play important roles in the process. Local governments, libraries, schools (except … at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with a 60% vote. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… loans to fund capital projects was not consistent with their adopted policy to use the money as revolving loans … obtain and review backup documentation for one contract with payments totaling $1.7 million. City of Yonkers – Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Central Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on all information available at the time the budget is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … public policy foundation ranked the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the fourth best-funded retirement system among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… determine whether the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) ensured that facilities using or … licensed and inspected; facilities with radiation equipment were registered and inspected; facilities complied … 2017. Background Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipment