Search
DiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… savings initiatives, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s office … on budgetary decisions.” Since adoption in June, the FY 2023 budget has added few new costs, while reducing spending by nearly $2 billion through its FY 2023 Program to Eliminate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… requirements and have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t … loan is 75 percent of your annuity savings contribution balance, minus any outstanding loan balance, so you must have … minus any outstanding loan balance, so you must have an account balance of at least $1,334. If you joined on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… financing, a dangerous practice of long-term borrowing to pay for short term needs like cleaning and maintenance. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… means some were never entered into the agency’s computer case management system. Some complaints that were not … agency is required by law to inform individuals if their case is deemed defective. When auditors called about a third … within 30 days as required under the law. In one case, it took 655 days or almost two years to serve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil … prescription drug program costs about $2 billion annually. In accordance with the contract, CVS Health was required to … period, Civil Service received more than $600 million in commercial drug rebates. Key Findings We reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third … with the Pulaski Police Department and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes after town officials … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesOrdinary Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if you meet eligibility requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries … designated beneficiary if you are a: Tier 1 member and have completed at least one year of service since last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/ordinary-death-benefitOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are the only option, as there are no formal shelters. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has … Recommendation None Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background … Company provides fire protection and emergency services for the Town of Afton. The Company’s Oversight Board … Although the Administrative Board authorizes each claim for payment presented to it, through a resolution noted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… economic conditions that we are watching closely, but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date … billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million over … totaling over $8 billion received since April 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportUnion Fire Company #2 Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-205)
… Steward. Check registers are not maintained to document bank deposits, withdrawals, or cash balances. A revenue ledger is not maintained, bank reconciliations are not performed, and the bank statements are not reviewed by anyone other than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/union-fire-company-2-inc-financial-operations-2012m-205Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background The Monterey Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, … paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to … OTDA administers the New York State SSP, which provides a supplemental benefit to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsAccidental Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… than one child, parent or other dependent. If the total of all the accidental death benefit payments is not more than … had to be filed within two years of your date of death). *All beneficiaries would be eligible for annual COLAs after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… of a monthly pension, if you meet eligibility requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. … System; and Your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are receiving Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/ordinary-death-benefitCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… representing each of the City wards, and one councilman-at-large. The City’s budgeted general fund appropriations for … we do not consider the City to be in fiscal stress at this time, the low levels of unexpended surplus funds in … declining balances in the water and sewer make the City at risk of becoming susceptible to fiscal stress if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, … the Internet, communicating through email and reporting to State and federal agencies. These systems and the data they hold are valuable and need to be protected from unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceTown of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… manner. Further, the Clerk did not adequately account for dog licenses issued. The Board did not adopt a procurement … State, County and Town in a timely manner. Monitor unpaid dog licenses and report any unpaid fees to the Animal Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21Rockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… levy of $144,140,465. Key Recommendations County officials should reassess whether budgeted sales tax revenues are … estimate. In adopting the 2023 budget, the Legislature should be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… 10 active CM term contracts with private firms totaling $24.6 million for 108 projects, of which 44 are completed. The objective of our initial audit report, issued June 24, 2021 and covering the period June 29, 2017 through July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-follow