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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 2001-10
… in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity of vendor certification) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … of goods and services. Town Law §118 relates to the form of claims against a town. Section 118(1) provides that, … and correct in a statement signed by or on behalf of the claimant" and that in lieu of certification, the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… through July were $21.8 million over the Executive’s latest projections from earlier this month. However, … Overall spending was nearly $73.7 million over the latest projections from the first quarter update and $278.3 … balance of $6.8 billion, which was $23.3 million over the latest projections, nearly $1.1 billion lower than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the Thruway Authority (Authority) complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. Our audit scope covers … are automatically replenished with the customer’s credit card on file. The Authority also accepts in-person credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1092
… Purpose To advise agencies of the creation of a new union, Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS), that will be representing employees in Bargaining Unit 31. Affected Employees All employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1092-new-union-bargaining-unit-31Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-162
… Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes. Background In accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, Section 61, it … Employees Employees represented by District Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the following zip … by Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD. Note : Zip code criteria only apply to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-162-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-176
… the deficiency will automatically be recovered through payroll deduction should the employee later return to the payroll. Control-D Report Control-D report NPAY771 (Time … Agency Actions Agencies should notify affected employees. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-176-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-199
… of America. Employees represented by District Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the zip codes … by Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD. New York City Zip Codes Brooklyn 112XX … Benefit for the 2013 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-199-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-207
… the deficiency will automatically be recovered through payroll deduction should the employee later return to the payroll. Control-D Report Control-D report NPAY771 (Time … Agency Actions Agencies should notify affected employees. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-207-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsOpinion 96-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer into general fund) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (transfer from capital reserve fund into general fund prohibited) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of financial operations. West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2022M-45) The board did not … were appropriate and necessary. As a result, the company made unnecessary disbursements totaling $4,107. The … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… million lower than the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) latest projections but $1.9 billion higher than April … The General Fund ended October with a balance of $11.4 billion, largely due to financial settlements. “The state’s … through October totaled $42.3 billion and were just under $4 billion or 10.3 percent higher than the same period last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town’s disbursement controls. … with water and sewer village laws and codes which resulted in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our … and coordinating child welfare services, including child protective services, foster care, and preventive services, … and well-being of a child, such as details of the child’s service plan and the family’s progress. Information regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-209
… Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-209-new-state-police-8-year-seniority-payment-investigators-and-seniorDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government revenues in New York — about 5 percent of total revenues in 2018, excluding New York City. In … local finances. The report notes that sales taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are … obligations are outstanding. Key Findings The Yonkers Public School District’s budget request is $661.7 million for … 2019-20 year; however, this appropriation must be approved by the Board of Education and City Council before it can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… years, generating resources to expand municipal services and to close projected budget gaps,” DiNapoli said. “The … for the city. The city should continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials … forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves ($1.1 billion) that are no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearAllocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York had: a fair and equitable … Each location's assessment is based primarily on the amount of sponsored grant revenue it generates. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-funds