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DiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… careful short- and long-term budget planning is needed for the district to avoid a worsening financial situation.” … the school district in “significant fiscal stress” for both 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years. The school did not … unanticipated needs or to provide necessary cash flow for operations. The district had negative unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my … 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/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadFinancial Condition and Outlook
… financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (also known as SUNY Downstate Medical Center [or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… 2020-S-47 ). About the Program The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) helps New York residents aged 60 or older be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy and the development … availability of, appropriate non-medical support services for older individuals to maximize their ability to age in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years prior. Note: Total salary should include pensionable salary from all PayServ job … provides employees’ earnings by Dept ID for the calendar year entered. If the query returns multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… vocational rehabilitation supported employment services for individuals with a disability. The audit covered the … program provides vocational rehabilitation services for and supports the employment goals of people with a … rates among New Yorkers with a disability were higher than for the general population over the past decade, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated two school districts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009
… be used to measure readiness; and the resources available for assisting agency staff with testing. Affected Employees … PayServ users will be granted access to a test environment for PayServ v 9.2. Agency users will be able to test … Schedule provides details on the dates and activities for testing. This schedule provides an outline of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-trainingManagement of Capital Projects
… Program to the State’s Capital Program Review Board (CPRB) for approval and can amend the program annually thereafter. For the 2010-2014 and the 2015-2019 Capital Programs, the … CPRB approved $2.3 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, for LIRR. One objective of the Capital Program is to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1886
… with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back. Affected … creating Tier 6. This tier applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, 2012. This Legislation … $100,000.00 5.75% $100,000.01 and Greater 6% The Benefit Plans and the narrative descriptions are found below. Note : …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1886-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … after processing of the automatic increase: NHRP703 Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all … Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Earn Code, Grade, Salary Plan, Bargaining Unit, and Additional Pay Amount. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… a number do not,” DiNapoli said. “Failing to file for three or more years calls into question the financial … filing because the information reflected in the reports increases the transparency of the operations of local … in filings creates a comprehensive financial picture for local officials, citizens, researchers, credit rating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … board. Additionally, the board did not establish pay rates for program employees. Cayuga County Water and Sewer … to information from the county or municipalities for billing purposes, which resulted in the incorrect billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education … Education Program (IEP). We also assessed the time frames for students to commence receiving services and programs. Our … of Education (Regulations) stipulates the requirements for evaluating and placing students in special education. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… that Decker withdrew funds from the Watershed Operating account at the Saratoga Race Course, Foxwoods MGM, Harrah’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January 1, … Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… process in early November will provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our budget … That drop of 5.4 percent was the lowest monthly decline for sales tax since the fiscal year began in April. However, … from the same period a year earlier. Among the reasons for the increase is the $5.1 billion the state has received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … assessor did not properly grant and monitor exemptions for both residential and non-residential properties. Auditors … not have the proper documentation to support the exemption for some properties. The assessor also granted some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected operating deficits in the general fund. … limit per the town’s policy ranging from $464,000 to $709,000 in the general fund and $168,000 to $225,000 in … (41%) accessed websites, such as shopping, entertainment, online gambling and social media, on district computers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0