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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs since April 1996. The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a body … million represented the State’s largest monthly loss of jobs on record. New York City lost 944,000 jobs from February to April, and recovered 12.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020DiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… Pretax profits in the securities industry reached $15.1 billion in the first six months of 2019, an 11 percent increase over the … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on Wall St.’s performance. “Wall Street had a very profitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2020. Affected Employees Employees with one … to OSC by employees will be treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. If responses are received … non-negotiated payroll checks are listed on the Control-D report NPAY539 for agency use. OSC Actions In accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … in compliance with the town’s procurement policy, and used for proper Town purposes. The board also did not provide … However, the treasurer has not filed an annual financial report with the Office of State Comptroller since August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Controls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… the Department acquires the names and contact information for, and appropriately pursues payment from, customers who … upgrades to call centers, such as the federal mandate for Next Generation 911 systems. The current Surcharge … Safety Communication Surcharge (WCS-1) tax return to report the amounts collected and the amount of administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… accounts and whether the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the … to 2011, but Parks did not reconcile the discrepancies or report them to OSC as required by State law. Parks’ Petty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsInspire (Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association) – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … for these services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/inspire-orange-county-cerebral-palsy-association-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… Housing Program (Program) provides rental assistance for people with mental illnesses. The Program is designed to … to enhance his personal property, and rental payments for unoccupied apartments. Sky Light officials cannot account … service and non-personal service expenses detailed in this report, and recover Program overpayments as appropriate. Work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … potentially face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for parking violation fines, sanitation user fees, sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Towns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released nine letter reports to the … was to determine if towns properly maintained their roads for the period January 1, 2013 through May 1, 2014. … between the highway superintendent and town board for the expenditure of highway funds. Once a plan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Kids & the Training Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Training Institute, Inc. (KTI) on the Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, … an annual CFR filed with SED. The State reimburses the DoE for a portion of its payments to KTI. For the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2009, KTI claimed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/07/kids-training-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Public Service (DPS), regulates 650 utilities responsible for electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business customers. The … benefit from such service; however, as of the 2018 Annual Report provided to DPS, Charter had not provided any of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … is approximately 24,000 students, and its annual tuition for New York State residents is approximately $6,200. TAP is … compliance with the eligibility requirements cited in the report. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityKids Quality Care, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Kids Quality Care, Inc. (KQC) on the Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, … preschool children. KQC leases office space in Manhattan for its business operations. In turn, KQC subleases to and … in an annual CFR filed with SED. SED reimburses the DoE for a portion of its payments to KQC. For the two fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/07/kids-quality-care-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver … Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other non-City … messages are communicated to the agency via Control-D report NPAY502 (Warning/Rejected Time Entry: Univ Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outEnrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-23) Bornhava, a not-for-profit organization located in Buffalo offers a range of … with disabilities from birth to five years of age. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, auditors determined … follow up on properties with billboards. In a follow-up report, auditors found the department has made progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… of the taxpayers he was elected to serve,” DiNapoli said. “What this fire district needed was checks and balances, not … the Wallkill Fire District hired an architect to draft plans for a firehouse expansion. Denardo obtained blank, co-signed checks from a fellow board member for what he claimed were architect payments, then pocketed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Sunshine Developmental School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual (Manual). The audit included all expenses claimed for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background … education and integrated therapeutic preschool programs for about 600 children between the ages of three and five … To SED: Review the disallowances identified in this report and, considering any previous SED disallowances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/sunshine-developmental-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percent