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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)
… to that will preserve IDAs as a critical economic engine in improving local communities. My thanks also to …
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
… business and employment records, according to a report on the borough's economy released today by New York State … DiNapoli. "Jobs and businesses have reached record levels on Staten Island, spurred by reconstruction, new development … I look forward to utilizing its findings to further fight on behalf of the people of Staten Island." "At Borough Hall …
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
… proven, sales tax can be an unpredictable revenue source for our local governments. I urge municipal officials to be cautious if planning for future growth." DiNapoli's report revealed local sales … in upstate regions, is the amount generated from the sale of motor fuel. The motor fuel sales tax component …
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
… State. Our median household income remains below the other boroughs. As a lifelong Bronxite I am more proud than ever to … Services . "Through the supportive services offered at our NYC Business Solutions Center and Workforce1 Career Centers … 21.5 percent in 2016 (the latest available data), nearly five percentage points higher than the citywide rate. The …
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
… at $58.2 billion in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Although … at $582 billion in 2017 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of … from State Operating Funds will not exceed 2 percent. For the first time since DOB started using this presentation … to increase 2 percent this year, but after adjusting for timing of certain payments, the report estimates such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… It has a positive effect on net position, like assets. Discount Rate Per GASB Statement No. 67, a blended or single … used in the annual actuarial valuation, including a 5.9% discount rate. For more information, refer to the 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportSecurities Coordinating Committee
… Bond Issuance Calendar (SCC Schedule of Debt Issuances) Contacts: … organizations, the Comptroller prepares a forward issuance calendar that is released near the beginning of each … to change without notice, questions about any particular bond sale should be directed to the issuing agency. Member …
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
… therefore, that the IDA is a "public entity" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18. Further, the IDA was … members of the IDA board are "employees" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18 and, upon the adoption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 90-37
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sales (authority of village … the greatest amount of revenue to the village. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed sale of … a public hearing prior to the sale. We assume the property in question is not parkland or other property which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Opinion 89-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing … Concerning the propriety of a town building inspector also engaging in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 2008-6
… § 207-m, as amended by chapters 404 and 443 of the Laws of 1999, provides, in pertinent part, as follows: whenever the … No. 95-31, at 63; 1991 Ops St Comp No. 91-35, at 106). The 1999 amendments to section 207-m, which became effective on August 2, 1999, expanded the scope of the statute to cover "increases" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Opinion 2009-2
… Office of the State Comptroller's Disapproval Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 2). 4 In setting forth the … sources ( see e.g . Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 512, at 8 [noting that the purpose of the … Property Services) (Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 10). This definition is consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 88-5
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover retired employees); … AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reduction of health insurance benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92-a: A town may provide health insurance coverage at town expense to retired officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Enroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal
… ID, you should have also received an enrollment email with login credentials and instructions from SFS. Following the … email from SFS, contact the SFS Helpdesk at helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov *Note : The NYS Vendor ID is not your Taxpayer ID or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portalDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five years, according to a report issued today by State … veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five years according to a report issued today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veterans