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Westchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… and annual reconciliation of court and trust funds with the County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are performed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through November 21, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 59 districts that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few … school districts across the state have been classified as in fiscal stress, school officials should remain vigilant and … DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of fiscal stress in school districts. Using financial indicators that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a … during the marriage (numerator) by total service credit at retirement (denominator). Then, that percentage is multiplied … 2. 60% × 50% = 30% (ex-spouse’s portion) NYSLRS will calculate the precise service credit accrued during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-six school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York … stress last year, many of the entities in this year’s list have changed. Only 12 were designated as stressed in both … 21 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressReport on the State Fiscal Year 2011-12 Enacted Budget, May 2011
The severity of the recent major recession and the fragile economic recovery have made forecasting difficult for states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-2011-12.pdfLife Changes: What if I Leave Public Employment?
NYSLRS members who leave public employment have specific rights depending on their tier and years of service credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1800-leaving-public-employment.pdfOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… other qualifying New York State residents. To be eligible for SSP, individuals must be at least 65 years old, blind or … System – the State’s repository of recipient information for multiple benefit programs, and self-certification by … the eligibility determinations, where appropriate. Recover funds inappropriately paid to the ineligible State employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (BSE) standard business process is to … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requestsIX.5 Federal Billing & Invoicing – IX. Federal Grants
… process is initiated. To allow the state to take advantage of discounts on payments to vendors under the Procure to Pay … systematically until such time that the payment date of the voucher has been reached. For additional CMIA … see Section 12 - Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) of this Chapter. Billing for Federal grant drawdown is set up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5-federal-billing-invoicingMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… financial position as federal aid dwindles, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … its budget gaps that will impact riders. The MTA needs to lay out what is at stake and explain to the public what … grow and even double. After 2025, federal funding will have been used up, resulting in structural deficits of $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July … The Holland Patent Central School District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia in Herkimer County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemI. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process and Document Preparation: To process a payment to a military address using the SFS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Dentist
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid made improper payments for dental … eligible services will be paid. Medicaid allows a dentist to bill an additional fee when dental staff must provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-dentistXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process monies owed to the State using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a … for, the Business Unit has the following four options to recover the funds. This section outlines the process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-state