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DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… bypass routine oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions about … sponsors, Senator Cooney and Assemblywoman Solages, to keep pushing for it and keep taxpayers informed about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… statement that the individual or firm is independent of the district as defined by Generally Accepted Government … firm or individual whose hiring would result in a conflict of interest (see Avoiding conflict of interest ) Resources "External Audit Guidance for School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… The School, which is a public school financed by local, State and federal resources that is not under the control of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The District is a district … the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDelaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s assigned counsel plan and the … responsible for establishing a plan for providing counsel to individuals charged with a crime, or otherwise entitled by law to counsel, who are financially unable to afford counsel, and …
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)
… are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town of Hamburg by providing financing and tax … Board. The Agency reported 48 active projects with payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements in 2014. Key Findings The Board did not develop an adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-103
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2006 calendar year. … Employees represented by District Council 37 in Bargaining Unit SK who receive a paycheck or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-103-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1094
… of AC-230 processing, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin Processing Dates Paychecks issued prior to … to or exceed the amount to be returned. Agencies must e-mail the Payroll Deduction mailbox to obtain prior approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1094-schedule-submitting-2011-returned-paychecksKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… safeguard PPSI. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access to the network and PPSI stored on … service network user accounts which account for 11 percent of the District’s enabled accounts. The majority of these accounts belonged to former employees and were last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Copiague Fire District (District) Board of Fire … condition or safeguard District assets, resulting in a 36-month operational deficit totaling $676,389. As a … for 72 parts totaling $3,208, we could not determine what vehicles were repaired or whether the cost of the parts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… have helped balance the budget through fiscal year 2025, sizable budget gaps exist in the outyears. Finding new … Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York NYC's Shifting Population: The Latest Statistics Residential Real Estate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressAlbany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… Determine whether Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials … remittances to bank deposits. Ensure State aid payments are properly accounted for and deposited timely. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… goods and services are not competitively procured, they may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when … $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were paid prior to Board audit and 13 … (Supervisor), resulting in overpayments totaling at least $12,043. Key Recommendations Determine how to appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127State Agencies Bulletin No. 770
… procedures for processing Veterans’ Program Incentive Award payments. Affected Employees Eligible Department of … of services to veterans. Refer to Veterans’ Program letter (VPL) 08-03 for more information on eligibility and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/770-department-labor-veterans-program-incentive-awardsReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, Inc. entered into a non-competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incVillage of Lyons Falls – Financial Management (2013M-393)
… the Board’s management of the level of unexpended surplus funds for the period June 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … $352,000. Key Findings The unexpended surplus funds in the Village’s general fund increased nearly $200,000 … 2013. As a result, the general fund’s unexpended surplus funds in 2012-13 reached 182 percent of next year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/28/village-lyons-falls-financial-management-2013m-393Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is … Ensure that all proceedings are properly documented in the minutes and all such records maintained by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, … collections for sewer rent revenue will be approximately $2.25 million, which is $572,000 less than budgeted. The Village’s tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,238,192, which is $40,928 above the limit established by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1795
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System (7U), New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1795-2020-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… of Ukraine and persistently high inflation. In addition, New Yorkers continue to grapple with the health, economic, … will provide tax relief and support to help middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23