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DiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent … “As steps toward an economic reopening continue, state tax revenues remain far short of pre-pandemic levels,” … COVID-19 crisis.” Other items of note in the report: June tax receipts were $475 million below DOB’s latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearPine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, 2011, through July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationHoneoye Falls-Lima Central School District – Financial Management and Competitive Procurement (2016M-124)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management and procurement of goods and … 11, 2016. Background The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District is located in the Towns of Mendon, Henrietta …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-financial-management-andHampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… August 31, 2013. Background The Hampton Bays Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, … orders to emergency situations. … Hampton Bays Union Free School District Claims Processing 2013M333 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… 14, 2015. Background The Village of Hunter is located in the Town of Hunter in Greene County. The Village, which has approximately 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Cayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
… of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and … of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/27/cayuga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-5Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the … general fund and maintained an unreasonably high balance in three of the District’s seven reserves. Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… action. Recommendations The audit report includes two recommendations that, if implemented, will improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21I.4 Supplemental Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… The following supplemental information is available to provide further details on statewide accounting procedures … of the Budget (DOB) Policies Statewide Vendor File Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i4-supplemental-informationUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-253
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Judges who are paid … salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges who serve only part of the … applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-253-2017-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-233
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Judges who are paid … salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges who serve only part of the … applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-233-2016-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-270
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C Affected Employees Judges … salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges who serve only part of the … applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-270-2018-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… Message from the Comptroller Millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living at … food insecurity in half and virtually eliminating the number of U.S. households experiencing hunger by 2030. The … miles in a rural area — as a measure for “food deserts” in low-income areas. Another challenge relates to access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-277
… 60 of the Laws of 2015 created the Special Commission on Judicial Compensation to examine, evaluate and make … of the Unified Court System (UCS). In the Final Report on Judicial Compensation dated 12/24/2015, the Commission has … at that time. Presidential Executive Order 13866, signed on March 28, 2019, authorized a salary increase for Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-277-april-2019-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) properly accounted for and surplussed its New York City region vehicles, and whether staff used those vehicles … clients from OPWDD-run residences to service providers or medical appointments using the agency’s more than 3,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (Department) effectively … employment programs operated by the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. (Ridgewood); whether program participants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… Whether your municipality provides garbage collection services directly or by contract with a … with its legal counsel, as appropriate. Examine municipal garbage collection Local governments providing solid waste … There are a number of ways to potentially lower municipal garbage collection costs. Intermunicipal cooperation: For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… member of a board of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations … Auditing provides your board the best opportunity for improving fiscal management and protecting taxpayer … the proposal. Use the RFP template below and modify it to suit your district’s needs. "Sample Request for Proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… to determine if they are doing enough to ensure schools have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a … children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent senseless tragedies." "When … Vallone, chair of the Committee on Economic Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for launching these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safety