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DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… now the state has withheld some aid. Local governments can only tighten their belts so far. They need federal aid and they need it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government revenues in New … (AIM) payments to 12 cities and 20 percent of June Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid payments to 15 counties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-303
… Purpose To provide instructions to agencies for the manual processing of Performance Bonus payments … is a lump sum ranging up to 7% of the employee’s annual salary (base pay plus any salary above base earnings = total salary) as of the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-303-performance-bonus-program-full-time-excluded-instructionalDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… "The fiscal year is off to a rocky start. Tax collections for the first month of the fiscal year were nearly $1 billion … from payments made with annual tax returns and requests for filing extensions as well as an increase in refunds. The … higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $887.8 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… to lower-income people who, generally, don’t qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under DOH where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … audit report; however, additional actions are needed. For example, while DOH established periodic reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… opportunities related to cash receipts and disbursements for the department management’s review and consideration. The audit included recommendations for the following findings: rental payments, disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHigher Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… overall. In SFY 2021-22, the State spent $300 per resident on higher education, ranking 22nd in the nation for higher … zero percent interest rate and stopped collections on defaulted loans extended through December 31, 2022. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/higher-educationDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… were $504.8 million or 26 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds receipts totaled $85 billion … but was $1.7 billion below initial projections. Spending for local assistance programs totaled $57.7 billion and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC review and … applicable to that agency. See XI.2.A Thresholds for additional information. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES … applicable to the state agency. The procurement record for intergovernmental agreements must include a justification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… unit field as well as the ChartFields activated in the SFS for use in transaction recording, budget control, … KK budget definitions and KK trees developed for use in executing budget control and reporting through the … execute any change to the SFS including governance forms for use in submitting and documenting change requests. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 … districts with stress designations largely reflects recent increases in state and federal aid. “Pandemic-related federal … from $15.6 billion to $22.1 billion (and accounting for 44.6% of total revenues). A significant portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 27.1 percent … which was $1.2 billion less than last year. Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most … drops in April and May, and many had year-over-year June increases. “Although there was a glimmer of hope in June, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Forms and Publications
… Statement - We'll request this form certifying that the funds collected for the Estate don't exceed any limitations … Wire Extension Request Form Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds OFAC Blocked Accounts - reference section on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… Town of Wethersfield (Town) Board (Board) properly plan for and manage the Highway Department (Department) building … Understanding the Audit Area The Board is responsible for the oversight and management of capital projects, … long-term. In May 2017, the Board acknowledged the need for a capital project for a new Department building, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… his position as treasurer and chief to steal over $100,000 for his own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership … Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, “Mr. Storrs abused his … the New York State Police, he is being held accountable for his actions. This case serves as a reminder that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1696
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2019 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5 Background In … OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for the 2019 Calendar Year. PayServ will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1696-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1533
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2017 maximum salary limit for members of TIAA (Plan Type 7Z) in Tiers 1 through 5. … OSC Actions OSC has updated PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2017. Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1533-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1624
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2018 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In … OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2018 Calendar Year. PayServ will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1624-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Ausable Valley Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-190)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … audited and approved the claims. Claims totaling $27,888 for 15 check disbursements made during the audit period were … whether claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-190Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… corrected. Key Findings Inspections of multiple dwelling (MD) properties were not always performed, as required. … Violation follow-up is accomplished effectively. 1 19 New York Codes Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) 1203.3 (h)(2) 2 See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Hadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… million annually from 2014-15 to 2016-17, which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The … a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. Review reserves to determine if amounts … and ensure a plan for reserves is prepared and submitted in accordance with District policy. Officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103