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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… by end of business on Monday, April 3 for the April 6 Institutional Payroll to be processed without delay. There are approximately 57,000 employees on the institutional payroll, which includes employees working at … a temporary solution to ensure that state workers on the Institutional Payroll get paid on April 6. State law also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building … promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and … hazardous conditions identified by DOB are addressed in a timely manner. DOB also did not prioritize which sites …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… number of exemptions to individuals or entities not eligible to receive them. Our tests of one class of … STAR exemptions for multiple parcels). Local assessors do not have the ability to search the Office of Real Property … New York State does not aggressively partner with other states to identify individuals who improperly claim a STAR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … not properly accrued. More than $6,000 of overtime paid to the chief and a patrolman was not adequately supported by … budget does not include an interest payment of $56,708 due on a bond anticipation note. The proposed budget complies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… protections. Along with the President's previous proposals to gut the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31 … air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to reduce pollution in America, pushing our country … today's policy actions undercut our nation's ability to live up to its obligations under the agreement. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderDefinitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… retirement plan are determined annually by NYSLRS’ Actuary and approved by the Comptroller. The Actuary determines the … rates for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) are determined following the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… The Frewsburg Central School District is located in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. For the … reserve funds had balances that totaled $3.19 million in excess of the amounts needed for authorized purposes, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedOversight of International Offices
… ESD still has foreign representatives operating in Canada, Israel, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Key Findings ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… July 1, 1989, are 414(h) contributions. (Note: ERS members in Tiers 3 and 4 have reached their cessation date and no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsTown of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2010 through … Town is experiencing fiscal stress due to a deteriorating financial condition. The general fund’s total unreserved fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Village of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over selected … The Board does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as Commissioner of Claims. Village … employees use requisitions and purchase orders prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301X.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment values defined by the vendor. … payment method is displayed under the “Additional Payables Options,” “Additional Payment Information” section. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… In very limited circumstances, the cognizant state agency maintains the responsibility for requesting federal … for program spending. In those instances, the state agency must ensure that temporary loan authority has been … Management Team, at [email protected] . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/01/2023 … In very limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… claim for the corrected amount. If the original invoice does not sufficiently itemize the goods purchased or services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and … the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used to produce a wide range of products, from clothing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is … years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of 2008 to a deficit balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… to January 31, 2013. Background The Village of Pulaski is located in Oswego County and has approximately 2,400 residents. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which comprises a … location. Key Recommendations Ensure that due care is taken to adhere to all statutory requirements as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142State Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… is lapsing on 06/30/2021, agencies will need to insert a new row into the Department Budget Table USA (refer to Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1838
… Agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2020 are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on June 30, 2020 and will no longer be available for payroll charges. … Effective as of Institution pay checks dated July 2, 2020 and Administration pay checks dated July 8, 2020. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1838-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-events