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2020 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education
In 2020, OSC completed 10 audits of preschool special education providers' expenses submitted to SED. These audits cumulatively identified over $4.4 million in recommended disallowances, or more than 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of $139.3 million for the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2020.pdfOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health ensures that costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on Consolidated Fiscal Reports are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-19s60-response.pdfAccounting and Reporting Update
This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-accounting-and-reporting-update-042926.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies and the … New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Staten Island is setting population, business and employment records, according to a report on the … to Staten Island's residents, elected officials, business community and non-profits as they continue their … that we are a growing bedroom community that's open for business," said Vincent M. Ignizio, former Assembly Member, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … June, local collections totaled $8.5 billion compared to $8 billion during the same period last year. This is the … much of the state," DiNapoli said. "The upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may bolster what has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… "All Bronxites should be proud of our economic growth and record low unemployment rates." "A renaissance in the Bronx … as a borough. And as always, Bronxites will rise to the challenge to provide a better future for our children, our … leadership." "The Bronx continues to be an example to the world of how to implement community-based economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt … average. In 2017, 8.3 percent of credit card debt in New York state was delinquent by 90 days or more, higher than … ), the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ( https://www.newyorkfed.org/banking/protection.html …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today … enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect … “New York’s rainy day reserves are at low levels compared to many states and the use of temporary resources to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
An explanation of the terms used in the Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB report issued by NYSLRS for employers to comply with Statement No 68
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportSecurities Coordinating Committee
… Bond Issuance Calendar (SCC Schedule of Debt Issuances) … to change without notice, questions about any particular bond sale should be directed to the issuing agency. Member … Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) NYS Municipal Bond Bank Agency (MBBA) Power Authority of the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committeeAccount Authorization Form
… Account Authorization Form (link opens in new window) Note: this form has been posted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and may be … After filling out the form have your Account Authorization Form notarized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/account-authorization-formOpinion 90-7
… the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Employees (defense and indemnification by municipality) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (defense and indemnification by municipality of employees of … a local law or resolution under which the city confers the defense and indemnification benefits of section 18 upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 90-37
… section does not require either a public hearing or public sale for the sale of unneeded village real property. A village may not accept the lower of two offers for the sale of village real property based upon a determination that … Whether the village may sell the property at private sale and if so whether it is required to accept the higher of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Opinion 89-60
… a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she … contract; or (c) appoint an officer or employee who has any such powers or duties (General Municipal Law, §801), and … 18 are applicable (see General Municipal Law, §802). Any contract willfully entered into in which there is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 2008-6
… Municipal Law § 207-m, as amended by chapters 404 and 443 of the Laws of 1999, provides, in pertinent part, as … package" (Budget Report on S.6105, Bill Jacket, L 1999, ch 443; Introducer's Memorandum in Support of S.2343/A.683, Bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Opinion 2009-2
… LAW § 209-q (13) (a): When a town proposes or is required to issue indebtedness to finance a water improvement, the town must obtain the … total estimated cost of the improvement, including amounts to be financed both by the issuance of obligations and from … threshold in Town Law 209q 13 a which triggers the need to obtain the State Comptrollers approval for a town water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 88-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover retired employees); (retirees … AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reduction of health insurance benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92-a: A town may … establishing a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to retired employees with at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Enroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal
… with a NYS Vendor ID* can use the Vendor Self-Service Portal on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to check the … with a NYS Vendor ID can use the Vendor SelfService Portal on the Statewide Financial System SFS to check the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portalDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped … years, has also been one of the fastest growing, with the number of homeless individuals rising by more than a third … an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veterans