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VI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… SFS Job Aid: JAA-KK215-018 – Using Tree Viewer published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page … ledger set-up and processing. SFS implemented multiple BUs to support the State as a whole, and defined each entity’s … access the complete list of Fund codes in the SFS. Ranges have been assigned by Fund type. Unlike other chartfields, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsTown of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … provided. Inpatient care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-135
… To notify the Division of State Police of the procedures for processing Fitness Bonus Payments. Affected Employees … payment in Pay Period 7L/8C for paychecks dated 6/22/11 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 implemented an … State, and local income taxes and Social Security/Medicare employment taxes. Deductions will be taken for retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-135-fitness-bonus-payment-state-fiscal-years-2009-10-and-2010-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Enacted Budget
… agreement amid an uncertain revenue picture and risks to federal aid. "Still, there are areas of concern. As in … agreement amid an uncertain revenue picture and risks to federal aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fund balance for operations. The surplus fund balance in the general fund exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit … $1.75 million, or 12.8 percent of the next year’s budget. In addition, district officials have not developed a … Officials also did not implement the recommendations in a prior audit released in March 2016. This audit contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are … and it has not escaped anyone that higher food costs have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price … to reduce food insecurity and ensure New York’s families have enough to eat.” Nationally, food made up the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… about incidents that occur in schools and on school property. The Department uses the data to designate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… applicants for other considerations was also limited. Age, the use of translated applications or languages spoken … Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. 4 The maximum award amount is $15,000 and can be used to pay … and program enhancements by geography, language, industry, age, household language, and other pertinent characteristics. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… a lack of affordable housing. Wall Street provided a boost in tax revenue in the first two years of the pandemic, but is seeing … challenges. The mayor identified efficiencies and savings in his budget. Still, more can be done to incorporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressTown of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting … The Board did not adopt a policy or develop procedures to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained. The Board did not develop accurate budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231DiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… volatility in financial markets, the revenue outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year is uncertain.” Tax … lower than projections from the Enacted Budget. Spending for local assistance programs totaled $39.2 billion and was … year, primarily because of payments originally planned for SFY 2015-16 that were made at the end of SFY 2014-15. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… the age for the ABLE program nationally would increase the number of people who could save through the program by six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate … purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR resulted in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New … access to family members, the general public, and pregnant women no longer permitted. Once the armory is remediated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… “Although many of the region’s longtime manufacturing jobs have disappeared, the health care, professional and technical … certain segments of the sector are doing better and have either recently grown or are poised to do so in the next … (milk, yogurt, cheese, fruit and vegetable products) have also been locating or expanding in the region, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli Statement on Proposed Federal Budget
The Presidents budget blueprint threatens funding for vital services including housing assistance environmental protection antipoverty programs and more
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-statement-proposed-federal-budgetDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… provide access and opportunity for residents to take part in board meetings. Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz represents … 39, which is one of the most diverse legislative districts in the nation. During her first legislative session, Cruz led … undocumented New Yorkers. She is also a national leader in the fight against exploitation and human trafficking. Dr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… operates and delivers services. New York state agencies have used AI companions to help seniors combat social … with profound ethical, legal and societal questions that have to be addressed. If they aren’t, the very New Yorkers … the vendor selling the technology. Testing and oversight have to be continuous as AI evolves. Regular and independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionFinancing Education in New York’s “Big Five” Cities
Financing Education in New York’s “Big Five” Cities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/financingeducation.pdfDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social security payments of $17,790 which were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, … more than a year so he could steal his pension and social security payments,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said, “We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-payments