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DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… “The Governor and the Legislature prudently increased New York’s reserve funds, but that cannot replace fiscal … be relied upon to plug recurring budget gaps. While there is no quick fix, a proactive approach by state leaders to … basis, which captures the impact of waning extraordinary federal aid from the pandemic, DOB projects that receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in a stronger … there are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's economy is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-342
… Purpose To inform agencies of the implementation of new increment … the year indicated in the increment code for employees who have reached the ‘Last 1 year step’ (Max). Salary Range - … code (11YY) for employees in the following titles who have reached the ‘Last 1 year step’ (Max): 016105 Law School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-342-new-increment-codes-psc-titlesContract Advisory No. 12
… “e-Documents,” that enables the Comptroller’s Office to accept electronic grant contracts and related documents submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants … Gateway are not approved. Guidance: New Audit Type values have been created in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-13-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general fund as of May 31, 2004. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/10/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-13-8Copiague Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-150)
… risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that were confidentially communicated to District officials, we found that officials did not: … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/copiague-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-150Transportation – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 4.7 percent in 2021. In 2021, 56.8 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were … Improved Since 2017, But Are Worse Than in Other States In 2021, New York State was responsible for maintaining 8,527 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/transportationOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) — a legal document issued by the same court that issued the judgment of divorce. A DRO gives NYSLRS specific instructions on how benefits should … It is important for members to understand the impact a DRO might have on their benefits. The information in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the School District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through … 2012-13, the District’s unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance has exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … in enabling long-term budget balance for the city. Fueled by a record level of personal income taxes ($14.9 billion) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetOpinion 91-37
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … penalties. 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-85, p 86 is superseded to the extent it is inconsistent herewith. A question has … inconsistent with this opinion. September 30, 1991 Melvin I. Rosenblat, Director Justice Court Fund … Concerning the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Delevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … prior to payment to ensure that all bills/claims have supporting documentation and are for legitimate Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Unused, unpaid sick leave may be added to your credited service and used in your … if your employer has chosen to offer the optional sick leave benefit provided by Section 341(j) of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveVillage of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… did not properly monitor selected financial activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end … were overstated by $288,510 and liabilities by $434,929 in fiscal year 2021-22. Two capital project funds and three … funds have negative fund balances that may require a transfer from the general fund to pay remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which will statutorily restore the Office of … been removed. The legislation (S.6809-A) already passed in the Senate on May 18, 2022. “The Comptroller’s independent … “By reviewing contracts before they are awarded, my office helps ensure the integrity of the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityAsset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… and created a new General Municipal Law (GML) Section 6-v to require all moneys and proceeds from the sale of property … consequence of a forfeiture under Article 13-A of the CPLR to be deposited into an asset forfeiture escrow fund … via the following email address: [email protected] If you have any questions on these requirements, please contact us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundCortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Superintendent and the Director of … District financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The Cortland City School District … assign financial duties so that one person does not have custody, recordkeeping responsibilities, and authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operations