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DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … billion in the current fiscal year with little planned for subsequent years. However, significant new recurring … established in the budget to support pandemic recovery for New York’s struggling individuals, families and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… from $12.8 billion in January to $11.6 billion today. In all, federal aid will make up 16 percent of FY 2021 revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… obtain medical services or medical insurance coverage and for a variety of other purposes. Identity thefts have surged … has compiled identity theft complaints related to COVID-19 for 2020 through mid-March 2021, reporting 3,617 in New York. … the pandemic, which included looking at complaints, large increases in payments, new programs and criteria, and changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-315
… and/or Compensatory Time Exchange program. Consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the … of America SG Association of Supreme Court Reporters with the City of New York SK District Council 37 SN Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-315-annual-leave-andor-compensatory-time-exchange-programDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … or more. Staffing reductions were far more common in high-need school districts. Between SY 2018-19 and SY 2020-21, 62% of high-need school districts cut personal services expenditures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… orientations, and physical abilities, and empowering them for success should not be controversial.” Diversity, equity, … and inclusion in their workforces. The proposals ask for a public accounting of the companies’ employee … disparities on the company’s business. The proposal asks for data on the extent of racial and ethnic disparities in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… revenues and resource levels available to support spending for State programs. The Importance of Federal Funding Federal … services and other essential programs. In recent years, for example, new federal funding has helped to extend health … sufficient to guard against unwanted spending cuts, tax increases or other actions in case of an economic downturn or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureOpinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 2002-2
… 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant to earn service credit after attaining the … entitlement age, subject to the 40 year maximum provided for in article 11-A of the General Municipal Law. To … such payment. You ask whether a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2Opinion 2002-2
… 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant to earn service credit after attaining the … entitlement age, subject to the 40 year maximum provided for in article 11-A of the General Municipal Law. To … such payment. You ask whether a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Opinion 88-14
… 2222, 2223, 2224: Unclaimed property held by a sheriff for a county prisoner should be placed in the county's trust and agency fund for six years, subject to claim, and then transferred to the … belonging to another person may apply to the Supreme Court for an order declaring the property abandoned and directing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls … The Smithtown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… the same 2013-14 tax levy and used reserves to pay for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… provided adequate oversight of financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. … The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which is located in the Town of … of Trustees and an Executive Committee is responsible for running the Company’s overall fiscal affairs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialLumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal … Key Recommendations Ensure that the Secretary-Treasurer is performing the financial duties defined in the by-laws. Ensure that the Secretary-Treasurer is reconciling monthly bank statements to verify completeness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … through October 21, 2015. Background The Town of Busti is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 7,350. The Town, which is governed by a five-member Town Board, includes the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… was to evaluate the Fire Company’s financial management for the period April 1, 2012 through November 7, 2014. … the Company approximately $1.14 million in 2012 and 2013 for fire protection services. Key Findings The Company made more than $426,000 in payments for inappropriate and questionable transactions and there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… fund balance ranged between 4.8 and 8.3 percent of the ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … and accumulated enough funds to finance 46 years of related appropriations. We referred our report to OSC’s Division of Investigations. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices … two cities, and covers approximately 802 square miles. As of November 2013, the County had approximately 1,800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… tax and compliance with weights and measures laws for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … County’s Department of Weights and Measures is responsible for protecting consumers by inspecting certain weighing and … and verifying pricing and scanning accuracy. Expenditures for all funds in 2015 totaled approximately $144 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346