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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan. In September, the county received a designation of "significant fiscal stress" in the latest round of scoring from DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress … The county has the fourth-highest fiscal stress score in the state. "A healthy fund balance is a key measure of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressOpinion 89-38
… retiree) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§90, 113, 470: A school district may not … so-called "zero option" under the Retirement and Social Security Law. The insurance purchased by the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38State Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Elmira , City of Lockport and the City of Troy . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The town’s proposed … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. However, city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 94-31
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING … Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §200, et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Opinion 89-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19Opinion 94-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by school district of extraclassroom and endowment moneys) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15Opinion 89-47
… DISTRICTS -- Extension (when adjoining fire protection district is dissolved) -- (assessment of capital costs in district as extended) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when added to adjoining fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-a, 172-d, 173, 176(27), 181: A town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… York City and their major public authorities during the first quarter of 2024. The planned sales of $4.36 billion … and reoffering purposes. The anticipated sales in the first quarter compare to past planned sales of $9.11 billion … the fourth quarter of 2023, and $1.76 billion during first quarter of 2023. The State Comptroller’s Office chairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… Fund (Fund), today announced various initiatives to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at … and problem-solving capabilities, and ultimately lead to improved shareholder value. Including people with … are critical drivers of business success. Failure to establish robust DEI policies and practices can result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… billion scheduled for October, $5.74 billion of which is for new money purposes and $1.86 billion of which is for … The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $3.38 billion during the third … to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution of all project approvals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices produced operating surpluses in all four fiscal years reviewed. When unneeded appropriated … through 2015-16, the board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… approach for contaminants that are unregulated at the federal level; and Broaden the scope of review when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, … conditions and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral Parkway Towers (Cathedral), located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Key Findings District officials did … and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Without a comprehensive written IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … the prescription drug program. Since then, the cost of the prescription drug program averaged $2.5 billion per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… New York City’s Department of Education (DoE) and other school districts for salaries paid to his sons and other … between the ages of three and five. The DoE and other school districts paid tuition to IncludED using rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… and reofferings as follows: $7.99 billion scheduled for July, $6.49 billion of which is for new money purposes and … Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York City, and their respective … of the State Comptroller. The prospective third quarter calendar includes anticipated bond sales by the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarter