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DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… this information to taxpayers. NYPA has already acted on some of the auditors’ recommendations, but needs to do more. NYPA should take the measured steps recommended by … in 36 applicants receiving no power when they could have based on their scores. It also made errors in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… New York City and covers the period September 1, 2013 to March 31, 2016. Background SED provides guidelines to assist … is reported by school year, covering September through June. Healthy People 2020 is an initiative led by a group of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… ended the last year with the largest General Fund balance in recent years, but continues to face real fiscal … add to our reserves, leaving the state with little cushion in the event of an economic downturn." The $170.3 billion … of the $9.4 billion General Fund balance from SFY 2017-18 in the current fiscal year, and that General Fund reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Bolton … ensured credit card claims were properly supported and for appropriate purposes. Auditors tested all 22 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 98 - 22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … (amendment of only by another local law) -- Publicity Fund (establishment of in village); (providing for, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity in their considerations when seeking diverse board … be the first U.S. corporation to include these provisions in its board nominating charter. Monster Beverage agreed to amend its charter in response to a separate Fund proposal which was co-filed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of … with student loan balances 335% higher than they were in 2003, according to a report released today by State … after a temporary decline at the onset of the pandemic in 2020. We’re seeing debt rise for New Yorkers with student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting … continues to hold a negative balance on Jan. 1, 2022 and does not meet certain federal rules by Nov. 10 of this year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1874
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2016-2023 … payment. Agencies should verify the employee’s mailing address is up to date. Questions Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1874-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-securityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… management. The board did not appropriately budget for certain expenditures and did not properly monitor … chairman and former fiscal officer maintained adequate accounting records. Auditors also determined that the board … records were inadequate and incomplete West Seneca Fire District #3 – Capital Reserves (Erie County) The board funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… oversight and management of the town’s finances. The board has not established a budgeting policy and did not create a … unappropriated fund balance to maintain. The board has routinely adopted budgets with unrealistic estimates, … Over Cottage Rental Receipts (Hamilton County) The town has not maintained separate accounting records for a $4.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0VII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… On-line agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts Payable module within SFS. SFS Navigation: … – ROAs) since any other Pay Terms would result in a delay of posting the returned payment in SFS by the amount indicated. For guidance on payment terms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1963
… payment is made in a separate check and there will be no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria … advice based on information for that check date. There is no direct deposit for this payment. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1963-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (Allegany County) Although the 230 charges reviewed by auditors … School District – Information Technology (IT) (Westchester County) District officials did not ensure that unneeded … Stafford Fire Department Inc. – Financial Management (Genesee County) The board and treasurer did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Language Access Services
… English Proficiency (LEP) individuals and provide equal access to government programs and services, Executive Order … on October 6, 2011, established a statewide language access policy in New York State. The order required Executive … July 1, 2022, codified and expanded the State’s language access policy requiring translation of vital documents into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesOversight of Shelter Placements
… and determine the services from which they would benefit. With the assistance of their caseworker, each client will … instance: 795 of 3,022 clients (26%) who were diagnosed with a serious mental illness were not placed in a mental … shelter. 523 of 1,061 clients (49%) who were diagnosed with substance or alcohol abuse issues were not placed in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsFare Collection
… to $29.25. Tickets can be purchased prior to boarding or, for an additional surcharge of up to $6.50, on board the … New York State law to collect fares, tolls, or other fees for the use and operation of its railroad system. Per the New … of the Transportation Services Department, are responsible for collecting fares from every rider. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to the court and then delivered to the county treasurer for safekeeping. Auditors identified one action totaling … However, the money had been in the treasurer’s custody for over three years and, therefore, should have been turned … recorded leave time totaling 1,830 hours valued at $38,586 for 20 of 23 eligible employees. An employee was also paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… and minority-and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE), small business, and subcontracting goals. OGS selects … Law, State agencies are required to establish goals for MWBE participation in their contracts. Accordingly, … and construction management contracts contain specific MWBE utilization goals and related requirements. To count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followGlossary
… A public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with estates, … or personal documents which originate from or are signed in another country to be notarized before they can be used or … not used as a Claim Reference Number for claims submitted in writing or as a Confirmation Number for claims completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossary