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DiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… of expectations,” DiNapoli said. “With two months left in the state’s fiscal year, this is a trend to watch closely.” State tax receipts in January of $9.2 billion were down 1.3 percent from last … were $946.7 million higher than initial projections in April 2014. All Funds receipts totaled $120.7 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… also mean that medications are not ordered when they are in low supply or not available when needed. The audit … were missing at Martin Luther King, Jr Educational Campus in Manhattan. Officials at the health center said they did … not be accounted for out of the 2,298.25 units listed in the sampled Centers’ records 712 packages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersOpinion 89-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … Town boards are also authorized to determine, in accordance with applicable civil service and other … (Town Law, §150[2]). There is no similar authority in the Town Law, however, to confer upon the chief of police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55VI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders. Any amount in the reserve is not available for any type of financial … amount. During conversion, any amount not yet segregated in appropriations enacted in 2014-15 and prior will be converted into a reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslawsXII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… Unit and a vendor, and the Business Unit deems it prudent to retain a certain percentage of contractual payments until … Process and Document Preparation: COMPLETING A VOUCHER TO WITHHOLD RETAINAGE The purchase order (i.e., contract … the vendor payment as retainage. The vendor should invoice for the full amount of goods or services provided, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageXII.10.D Monitoring Moving Services – XII. Expenditures
… its specific move based upon the competitive hourly rates in the contracts. The contract allows users to further … result of the BAFO process for each cost category included in the BAFO response. When billing the agency, vendors must … more time and/or more employees/trucks than provided for in the contractor’s BAFO response, the final charge may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10d-monitoring-moving-servicesBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… and data that support the processes and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly … an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the … information is routinely backed up so that it is available in the event of an emergency. An IT contingency plan is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesEaster Seals New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2013, Easter Seals NY reported approximately $27.6 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for three rate-based … ended December 31, 2013, Easter Seals NY claimed $688,543 in ineligible costs for its rate-based preschool special … programs. The ineligible costs included: $546,263 in personal service costs for personnel that exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/12/easter-seals-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLegal Aid Society
… social workers, investigators, etc.) to minors residing in ten New York counties. To carry out the AFC Program in the New York City region, for the period January 1, 2010 … reconcile fringe benefits at year end, moved funds in every non-personal services budget category without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/legal-aid-societyImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… arrest notifications to ensure security guards remain in compliance with the Act’s requirements. Between April 1, … complies with the Act’s requirements, having processes in place to ensure only individuals meeting the Act’s … Twenty-four renewal forms were received and processed in excess of six months from their expiration date, contrary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 2186
… Tier 6 SUNY ORP and VDC members are affected. Background: On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed legislation … April 2013, employee contribution rates are based on an employee’s annual wage, as required by legislation. … the reports from the Multi-Vendor Coordinator record keeper to calculate the 2024 two-year look back contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2186-2024-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andFranklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2025M-93)
… School District (District) officials ensure the District’s website provided the public with transparent and … and administrative information on a school district’s website to help enhance the public’s access to basic … information easily accessible for review on the district’s website so that the community and other interested parties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/17/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2025m-93DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… solution that will benefit hundreds of homeowners,” said Emily Svenson, Ward 1 Councilwoman, Town of Hyde Park. About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the general and highway funds had a total of $8.3 million in unrestricted fund balance. When compared to the general and highway fund appropriations in the town’s 2025 budget, the amount of unrestricted fund … reserve funds. This was 45% more than the $2.2 million in transfers planned, with no indication of the board’s plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Binghamton Housing … and TOV highway funds, respectively. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State … open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fuel expenditures by at least $10,929, including $8,669 in unnecessary fees, if fuel was purchased through the Office … fuel card vendor began to assess a high-credit risk fee in March 2019. East Greenbush Central School District – Leave … risk of unauthorized use or access that could result in important data loss and a serious interruption in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… Exxon voting shareholders at the company's annual meeting in May. As a result of the company's decision, the Fund will … to climate change as we urge the company, and others in the energy sector, to find ways that they can adapt to the … agreed upon 2-degree target will affect its position in the marketplace. Investors have a right to know how the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Walton Fire Department and the City of Watervliet . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … of unpaid parking tickets more than doubled, from 1,637 in 2012 to 3,256 in 2016. Walton Fire Department – Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… policy, investment policy and code of ethics were in place. The treasurer’s financial records and reports … payroll and time records. While the town has a good system in place, it could be further improved by filing approved … of printing them out only to have paper copies on file in order to save the time and expense of printing. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… application with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account … are provided for each of the benefits described in this plan book. If you need help, you can call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefits