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DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… or formerly in foster care or being homeless. Employers are entitled to claim tax credits equal to $750 per month, … could do better to ensure that the tax credits granted are accurate and only for Program-eligible youth. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give … of the governmental entity. If the duties of the position are routine, subordinate, advisory, or directed, then the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… However, appropriations for charter school tuition are underbudgeted by approximately $1.5 million, and salary … remains structurally imbalanced because district officials are relying on the city council to approve a waiver to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … also found, the president received approximately $142,000 in monetary benefits over six years that were not clearly … did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer also did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. 2152 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2022. Affected … uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2023. A second outreach letter was mailed via certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… Warren County District Attorney Jason M. Carusone and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and other properties deposited to courts … not make entries into the surrogate’s register to record money ordered to be paid into a court. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsChildren’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation (CUTE) on its Consolidated … (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on CUTE’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 and certain costs reported on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2015. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/15/childrens-unit-treatment-and-evaluation-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… and Treasurer have not ensured adequate internal controls are in place over cash receipts and disbursements handled by … bank reconciliations and ensure that any discrepancies are promptly identified and resolved. Segregate the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire Department is located in the Town of Willsboro in Essex County. The Department provides fire protection and … approve all bills prior to payment or document approval in the minutes. Instead, Department officials stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206CUNY Bulletin No. CU-405
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the June 2010 Uniform Allowance Payment. … June 17, 2010 Background The Uniform Allowance Payment for the titles listed above is pursuant to Article III, … 8, 2010. Eligibility and Payment Amounts Uniform Allowance for CUNY Campus Security Titles for June 2010 Title …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-405-june-2010-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1459
… to vehicular traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. Effective … the time and actually worked in the previous calendar year are eligible for an annual lump sum payment of $500. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1459-2016-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1239
… Officer. Effective Date(s) Impacted paychecks are April 1, 2013 for Division of Military and Naval Affairs, April 4, 2013 for Institution, and April 10, 2013 for Administration Critical Date(s) for Agency Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1239-updates-account-codes-attached-position-pools-sfs-fiscal-year-endState Agencies Bulletin No. 1393
… charges are properly transmitted to SFS and posted to the General Ledger. Payroll representatives not directly … Officer or SFS agency coordinator. Affected Employees The accounting, reporting and payroll distribution data for … Please include the bulletin number in the Subject line of all emails pertaining to this bulletin. … To inform agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1393-updates-account-codes-attached-payserv-position-pools-sfs-statewideState Agencies Bulletin No. 1268
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2013 processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) Background To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1268-schedule-submitting-2013-returned-checksAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… Purpose To determine whether New York Career Institute complied with … school located in downtown Manhattan. NYCI is approved to offer nine certificate and degree programs in the fields …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, to May 13, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $306,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District … The Treasurer submits a budget-to-actual financial report to the Board only at the end of the fiscal year and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsJericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… the physical trainer and the engineering consultant, there are no Board resolutions approving these contracts. Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236