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Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2022
New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4, after transfers, but City finances could come under pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for City services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2023.pdfSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/slate-hill-fire-district-2021-105.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… utility FirstEnergy Corp. to comprehensively disclose its political spending, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its shareholder resolution with the Ohio-based electric … for a company that has run into significant troubles with its political spending. Transparency is crucial and so is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1886
State Agencies Bulletin No 1886
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1886-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Afton, and located in Chenango County. The Board of Fire … cause for an audit of the Treasurer’s records annually. … Afton Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248DiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… “Midtown and the Financial District are two of the largest business districts in the world. Demand for space led citywide office sector property values to more … of space and a potential uptick in per-worker square footage may take years to settle. The continuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicState Agencies Bulletin No. 1800
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin 1800.1 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new Federal Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, and the update to the PayServ Federal Tax Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1800-2020-form-w-4-employees-withholding-certificate-and-payserv-federal-taxDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… and reporting could lead to adjustments to improve capital project delivery, according to an analysis released today by … funding expectations, prioritize where additional work is needed, and maximize the return on every capital dollar it … commitments. However, because the city does not explain what is causing budgetary constraints and how they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededV.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… means all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Department codes in the SFS. In general, Department … by a numeric range from 0000 to 9999 for its use. The first 200 codes in the range are reserved for “budgetary … values. The Department Naming Standard leaves a total of five ranges in a row for each non-Executive Constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesHomeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) stations within New York City and whether the MTA has met its goal in assisting … to their destinations via Penn Station or Grand Central in Manhattan. The presence of the homeless at these MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… lasts 50 years and includes a land management plan for property affected by the hydroelectric plant. Any decisions … to maintain adequate inventory controls for all of its property and to periodically review this inventory to … its mission. Furthermore, a public authority may rent, lease or grant easements or other rights in any land or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… New York State’s Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned … securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… pre-pandemic budget plan. This increased funding is for street homeless programs and shelters ($303 million), … transportation discounts for low-income New Yorkers ($75 million) and expanded slots for the Summer Youth … public spaces and abatement of pests, as well as improving street safety with additional speed cameras. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… more than $236,000 from various social welfare programs and almost $325,000 in state unemployment insurance (UI). The … the eligibility of jail inmates for welfare payments, and by a combination of potential fraud and delays providing … make ends meet, not provide jailed criminals with a free ride,” DiNapoli said. “Counties, working together with state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… including requirements for requesting exemptions from the advertisement of procurement opportunities, and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced that Gina Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out … at her own expense. Financial crimes of any kind will not be tolerated in New York State. I thank the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… which could fund over three years’ worth of expenditures. On average, actual expenditures were 39 percent less than … that reflect the District’s operating needs based on historic trends, contracts or other projections. Develop and adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… cash transaction monitoring, limiting supervision and the independence of the internal audit function. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-follow