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Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Report 2020-S-53 ). About the Program In recent decades, financial literacy has emerged as a key education initiative … levels. As defined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, financial literacy describes the skills, knowledge, and tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to … local retailers and, six months later, from Finger Lakes Home Supply (Home Supply) without competitive bidding. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyAn Economic Snapshot of Long Island City and Astoria, Queens - November 2009
Long Island City and Astoria are the westernmost parts of Queens, only minutes from Midtown Manhattan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2010.pdfForeclosure Update: Signs of Progress
Statewide, foreclosure filings fell by 46 percent between 2013 and 2018. Foreclosure rates are highest in the Long Island and the Mid-Hudson regions. Only four
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/foreclosure-update.pdfSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations (2018-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether financial management practices at Stony Brook University’s (Stony Brook) Office of Transportation and Parking Operations (TPO) are appropriate and reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s11-response.pdfDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the recertification period. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsOpinion 92-23
… described above require the approval of the town board? (3) Would a public hearing be necessary for the lease … or more appraisers with knowledge and experience in mobile radio telecommunications service (see Opn No. 89-64, supra ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… of business owners, employees, labor unions, and economic developers to provide technical assistance to and educate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls is a public school … Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program ( 2017-S-75 ) . About the Program Our initial audit report, which was issued on … Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients were in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followPeru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… contain adequate supporting documentation. Ensure each club maintains an accurate student ledger. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Auditing claims demands more than a “rubber stamp” of the claim packages. Instead, it should entail a thorough … who initiated the purchase should document his/her approval of the claim, even when not required by law. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… activities or determine whether all disbursements were for appropriate Department purposes. Furthermore, the … such as deposit slips or issue required receipts, for all deposited revenues totaling $225,198. Record 18 … in the accounting software. Obtain any Board approval for 24 disbursements totaling $113,194 or Board approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104SUNY Bulletin No. SU-386
… Background: Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023 increased New York State’s minimum wage for those employees in … , issued 12/24/2025, excludes the State University of New York (SUNY) since they maintain their own operating … on Job Data by County Minimum Hourly Wage Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-386-january-2026-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateXVI.3.E The Reporting Entity – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Breeding Development Fund Corporation Albany Convention Center Authority Capital District Transportation Authority … Assurance Company Municipal Bond Bank Agency Natural Heritage Trust New York Convention Center Operating … to the basic financial statements include a general description of the entity’s operations and purpose including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3e-reporting-entityOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and … for OASAS-Funded Providers (Guidelines), Phoenix House Personnel Policies and Procedures (Policies), and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… can help. It explains beneficiary designations and how you can change them. For more detailed information about … judicial separation becomes final. For more information on how divorce can affect your benefits, visit our Divorce and … for NYSLRS members and retirees This guide explains how keep them uptodate and why you should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether employee leave accrual records are accurate and leave requests are adequately approved. Key Findings While leave accrual balances were accurate, not all leave taken is … Determine whether employee leave accrual records are accurate and leave requests are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… that get paper checks or have payments set up on direct withdrawal, I urge them to be mindful of the impact of a late …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
… Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others Affected Employees Employees receiving a 2018 Form … Background Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1681-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2018