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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology control … needed. Twenty-two of these accounts have not been used in more than five years. Town of German – Supervisor’s … did not maintain the town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate and up-to-date manner. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… automatically increased in an eligible bargaining unit. Other fields on the report include the EmplID, Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional … paid five former administrators a total of $24,989 for accrued unused vacation leave upon separation from the … their individual employment agreements did not provide for such payments. In addition, auditors found that officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… years,” said DiNapoli. “A few have remained in stress for the entire period and we’re watching closely to see if … Syracuse and Yonkers. Information for these districts will be incorporated into the scoring for their respective cities … School District is the only district in the state to be designated in significant fiscal stress for all three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… of federal recovery aid and COVID-19 relief programs in the state, including funds for excluded workers, childcare … recovery. “My office is committed to full transparency in government spending,” DiNapoli said. “New York has … government finances and allowed for greater investments in programs to assist New Yorkers in need. My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the … Shows Ongoing Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of … are not available at the state level.) Figures for May, June and July (including 295,000 layoffs and discharges in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… expectations for farebox revenue. While paid ridership in June 2024 was at about 70% of pre-pandemic numbers, it failed to … downward, the MTA’s expenses reflect growing costs for payroll and benefits, debt service, paratransit, and supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… independent contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee or an independent contractor, you … chief fiscal officer or chief executive officer (CEO). You can designate an alternate CFO by: Completing a Designation … earnings limit. If you are hiring a retiree and they have questions about post-retirement earnings limits, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… on congestion pricing, which had a delayed start beginning in January, to bring in $15 billion for the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program. The MTA also anticipated $14 billion in federal funds for its 2025-2029 capital program. Ongoing efforts by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the … as a strength. Definition, Data and Reporting A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or … for hate crimes by the court system and expanded the list of criminal acts eligible to be prosecuted as a hate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… or BOCES has fewer than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a … don’t require, audit rotation.) Who qualifies Candidates for the position must: be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) … conflict of interest ) Resources "External Audit Guidance for School Districts [pdf]," - Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2013. Background … Executive Committee of 12 elected members is responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. The Company’s receipts totaled $229,038 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings We found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … potential increased salary costs that may result from employee contract settlements currently in negotiation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… IT controls, financial condition and purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2015 through March 2, 2017. Key … a procurement policy, but it does not require competition for professional services or the submission of documentation … multiyear financial and capital plans and plan for reserves. These plans should be monitored and updated on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… within the County determined assigned counsel eligibility for the period January 1, 2015 through June 9, 2016. … composed of 19 elected members. The Board is responsible for establishing a plan for providing counsel to individuals charged with a crime, or …
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)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through December 23, 2014. … did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… School officials secure quotes or competitive bids when required, review all quotes that are received and publically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Plainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… condition and extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds for the period July 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017. … has approximately 3,025 students. Projected expenditures for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $84.4 … by a total of more than $15 million (6 percent) for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. Appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraState Police Bulletin No. SP-132
… PBA requested OSC to provide a separate deduction code for each of their four distinct insurances. OSC Actions OSC has created three additional deduction codes for three of the insurance carriers. Deduction Code 309 continues to be used for one of the carriers, however, the deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-132-separation-insurance-deduction-code-309-pba-ny-insuranceState Police Bulletin No. SP-147
… Unit 62 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Expertise Payment to employees in Bargaining … Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/04/13 Payment Information and … Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, Paid Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-147-2013-state-police-expertise-pay