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DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the cost for repairs is staggering, DiNapoli’s report found the number … But concerns about how local governments will find funding for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to … aid. "Local communities are facing a big price tag for maintaining and repairing bridges,” DiNapoli said. "These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesImportant Filing Reminders – Legacy Reporting
… Only use adjustments to make changes to previously reported data. If you are … different members. Do not include new members without NYSLRS IDs in your monthly report. You need to keep a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/important-filing-remindersNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11 percent higher than the previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a sharp decline in the financial markets in the fourth quarter of 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… impacted,” DiNapoli said. “An essential part of this year’s school reopening plans should be determining how to … student’s unique learning needs. During the 2019-20 school year, more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, … on hybrid learning models during the 2020-21 school year. A smaller share of students with disabilities returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesEast Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access (2016M-340)
… shouldn’t have been, giving them access to leave records, vendor information, budget transfers and personal, private, … on job duties and proper segregation of duties. Limit the number of users with system administrator rights. … East …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-financial-software-user-accessState Agencies Events and Deadlines
… View important dates for events and deadlines for state payroll and financial officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/events-and-deadlinesDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… almost 2½ months after the typical beginning of a school year. Even then, some schools did not submit their plans on … evacuation or lockdown drills, and for the 2016-17 school year, three of the schools didn’t conduct the drills in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningPerformance
… – Medical Device Recalls … Online resources for state agencies researching the past performance of a propsective vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/performanceDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… personnel and certain investigative and enforcement strategies more effectively to enhance Do Not Call … and Evaluate the potential for using FTC resources and strategies and consumer-friendly alternatives to notarized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… New York's local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported … year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While reported project values have risen, the number of projects has decreased by 58, or 1.3%, since 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportFederal Funds to New York City: Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) (Assistance Listing Number 97.067) provides funding to states and local governments to enable them to prepare, prevent, protect against and respond to potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other hazards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-homeland-security-grant-program.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Social Services Block Grant
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to states and territories to support social services for low-income households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-social-services-block-grant.pdfDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… 33 school districts designated in fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … financial planning tools, guidance and training to help schools in stress.” DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring … 674 school districts in 57 counties, but excludes New York City schools and the “Big Four” City School Districts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and … work not certified as completed by your architect or engineer Unusual delays in providing requested information Tips or complaints about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… contract, Downstate pays Collecto various commission rates based on the amount collected by account type and size. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsVendor Responsibility Basics
2020-boc-vendor-responsibility.pdf
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/outreach/pdf/2020-boc-vendor-responsibility.pdfDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… nationwide, with credit cards being the most common method for consumer borrowing, according to the report. Consumers … to credit cards and other personal finance concerns. For information about credit cards, see … federal and State agencies also provide helpful hints for holding and using a credit card. These include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… must submit an AP Voucher charging the appropriate account code for the expenditure made. See Chapter IV, … and Chapter XII, Section 6.L – Replenishing an Advance Account of this Guide for further information. It is not appropriate to use the advance account codes (59001-59005) on a cash advance reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the system’s 524 miles of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gaps