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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Mileage information submitted by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not supported by appropriate documentation and the district was overbilled for fuel for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Also, district officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The board and district officials did not properly plan for the district’s long-term financial and capital needs … board increasing the tax levy more than $7.5 million (80%) for 2020 through 2024. Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card … all credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … sign time cards showing their approval, and pre-approval for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not … the town made purchases from the board member’s business for more than $3,000. Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of payments made through the contractor responsible for serving vehicles. Further, the contractor data does not include sufficient detail needed for the department to adequately monitor vehicle repairs and … expenses but, rather, relies on each facility or office for accurate reporting. Department of Health - Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAbout Statement No. 68 – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions : Requires employers participating in state and … as NYSLRS, does not limit the employer’s responsibility for the cost of these future pension benefits. When NYSLRS’ … value of assets, employers have an accounting liability for the difference. Therefore, the employer’s share of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/about-statement-no-68DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… its members.” “Elona Roberts abused a system that is meant for dedicated public servants who spend long careers working for the people of their communities,” Doorley said. “I am pleased that the defendant is taking responsibility for this major theft from the taxpayers of the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, banks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… Women in New York earned 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023, according to a report on the gender pay gap … Women would have to work an extra 53 days to make what men in New York earned in 2023. Median earnings in 2023 for … in New York were $62,111 compared to $71,168 for men. Women’s median earnings as a share of men’s earnings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… sector grew by 42 percent, faster than the 30 percent rate for total private sector employment. Establishments and total … District neighborhood, home to 1,921 venues, accounted for 46 percent of all jobs in the sector, far more than any … federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program intended for independent contractors and self-employed workers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … (Livingston County) The board did not adopt policies for password management, protection of personal, private and … occurred because officials did not develop procedures for processing separation. In addition, the claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Opinion 2008-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount payable to volunteer fire company under fire protection contract); (restrictions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Opinion 88-78
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (additional protection by county to village); (additional … village) -- Financing (exemption of village from town tax for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) -- Police Department (abolishment of in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… Stabilization Program provides short-term cash relief for employers by allowing them to amortize a portion of their … beginning the year after amortizing under the program, for up to twelve years. Both Contribution Stabilization … employers elected to participate in the Alternate Program for any future amortizations that they intended to make. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programAdministrative Hearings
… Administration Bureau must receive your written request for a hearing within four months of the date of this letter. … (if an in-person hearing will be held) or instructions for participating in your hearing using Webex, and a brief … of the hearing request acknowledgement letter. You may ask for an extension by sending Hearing Administration a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsOpinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … owned by those savings and loan associations, cooperative banks, homestead associations, insurance … or in addition to the deposit of eligible securities, the officers making a deposit may, in the case of an irrevocable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… of NYSHIP have the opportunity to select various plans for coverage. The Empire Plan is by far the most popular … from out-of-network providers. United’s reimbursements for out-of-network services are usually higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… December 7, 2016. Background The Office is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support … receives federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to provide benefits and … which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment (prohibited locations). 1 In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… from 2011 to 2016. Due to federal funding uncertainty for programs that assist homeless veterans, some programs may … need support when they transition back into civilian life. For some veterans, it isn't an easy road, but we're turning a … states, California, Florida, New York and Texas, accounted for half of the homeless veterans in the nation, almost twice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… “unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, … Superstorm Sandy and educates businesses on how to prepare for potential future disasters. CAs and SBAs provide … briefly described below: ECSP allows businesses to qualify for reduced costs for energy provided to them by regulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-city