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DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions about whether the public is getting the best value for its money. This legislation had unanimous support in both the … for it and keep taxpayers informed about where their money is going. Transparent government is accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… The external auditor performs the legally required financial statement audit and renders an opinion on … Principles (GAAP). Hiring an external auditor It is required to hire an external auditor unless your district or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… Background The Global Concepts Charter School is located in in the City of Lackawanna in Erie County and had 934 students during the 2016-17 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… audit, but did not do so. The Company has not filed Form 990 with the IRS since 2008. The Treasurer does not … that the required annual audit is performed and that Form 990 is prepared and filed in a timely manner. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialColesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… and separate from the Town of Colesville and is located in Broome County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … financial recording and reporting were followed. In addition, the Treasurer does not reconcile the bank … these claims. However, the Board does not see check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDelaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… OILS criteria by April 1, 2023 Key Recommendations In consultation with legal counsel, continue efforts to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town of Hamburg by providing financing and tax … Board. The Agency reported 48 active projects with payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements in 2014. Key Findings The Board did not develop an adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-103
… and the Earnings Code. Union BU Value Earnings Code DC 37, Local 1070 SK $107.00 PL3 Note: This benefit also will … in the specified bargaining unit whose address type is HOME or the HOME address is blank and (State) is equal to NY. Agency Actions Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-103-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-580
… Supervisor of Mechanics. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Supervisor of Mechanics Background The rate … rate chart and additional information are contained in a memorandum dated 09/01/2015 from Carmelo Batista, Jr. … $59.55 Effective Date(s) Increases can be submitted in Pay Period 25C (Institution), paychecks dated 03/16/2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-580-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1094
… of AC-230 processing, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin Processing Dates Paychecks issued prior to … to the above. Agency Actions Agencies must be diligent in their efforts to submit AC-230s timely. The NPAY539 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1094-schedule-submitting-2011-returned-paychecksKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… to the network and PPSI stored on shared network folders. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) … Adequately secure shared network folder access, resulting in users having unnecessary access to multiple forms of PPSI in eight shared folders. Maintain a data inventory to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… condition or safeguard District assets, resulting in a 36-month operational deficit totaling $676,389. As a … a 34-month period, the senior mechanic was paid $40,971 in overtime. The Board also provided the senior mechanic with … assets. District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… I commend the Mayor’s proposals to help keep New Yorkers in their homes. “Going forward, reducing spending will be … budget through fiscal year 2025, sizable budget gaps exist in the outyears. Finding new ways to reduce spending that … Population: The Latest Statistics Residential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressAlbany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… collections were properly accounted for and deposited in a timely manner. Key Findings The Board and School … officials and staff did not: Monitor collections received in the main office to ensure all collections were accounted for or deposited in a timely manner . As a result, 113 collections totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… are not competitively procured, they may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when claims are not … for payment. The Board approved 19 claims twice, resulting in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card … to the former Town Supervisor (Supervisor), resulting in overpayments totaling at least $12,043. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127State Agencies Bulletin No. 770
… veterans, and recognize eligible employees for excellence in the provision of such services, or for having made demonstrable improvements in the provision of services to veterans. Refer to Veterans’ … Awards are not pensionable and will not be included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Date(s) Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/770-department-labor-veterans-program-incentive-awardsReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… and paid reasonable prices for those services. Background In January 2009 through federal legislation, the Centers for … health records called Meaningful Use (MU) and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn … IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at Downstate. In April 2014, Downstate entered into a subsequent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incVillage of Lyons Falls – Financial Management (2013M-393)
… management of the level of unexpended surplus funds for the period June 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/28/village-lyons-falls-financial-management-2013m-393Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is … Ensure that all proceedings are properly documented in the minutes and all such records maintained by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… than budgeted. The Village’s tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,238,192, which is $40,928 above the limit … should be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2