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DiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared … future by borrowing to close today’s gaps if Washington does not provide additional direct aid. Report New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: 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 … Central School District, which has experienced substantial increases in fiscal stress for two years in a row, received a score of 98.3 percent, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is … Economic Trends Survey Shows Ongoing Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 percent of all New York households … it has been somewhat difficult or very difficult to pay for usual household expenses during the pandemic. Among adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020Tupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… has proposed a multi-year schedule of systemwide toll increases to begin in 2024, but a new report from State … proposal comes at a time of extraordinary challenges for New Yorkers who are faced with rising costs for … of implementing a multi-year schedule of systemwide toll increases. The proposal calls for higher toll rates that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionCost-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-auditorTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… professional services or the submission of documentation with claims to support competition was sought. Key … monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. Adopt budgets with realistic estimates of revenues, expenditures and the … the required submission of quotes and other documentation with claims and a method for ensuring Town purchases are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Highland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… Accountability. Lois will head the division responsible for monitoring the finances of New York’s local governments … regional offices and a staff of more than 300 responsible for auditing and budget reviews, training local officials, … Saint Mary College. She started on Jan. 4. Her annual salary is $193,589. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionTown of Smithtown – Departmental Operations (2017M-66)
… examine Highway Department and Parks Department operations for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … inventory of all nonresident parking permits purchased, on hand and issued. Periodically reconcile the number of nonresident parking permits purchased, sold and on hand and promptly investigate and resolve any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-smithtown-departmental-operations-2017m-66Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… School District (District) officials properly accounted for and monitored fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly account for and monitor all of the District’s fixed assets. As a … inventory records. Ensure fixed assets are tagged and are in the locations indicated on the District’s inventory list. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36State Agencies Bulletin No. 1789
… increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201) based on the annual salary amounts as follows: Annual Salary … part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based on the employee’s part-time percentage. The deduction amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1789-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… benefit. Shop employees used at least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Compliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's (SUNY) 29 State-operated colleges accurately reported … the State and a central administrative office located in Albany (System Administration). During the fall 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), which are … necessitates this type of protection. DOB is responsible for issuing permits for the installation of sheds, monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… to 4.875%, and in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District at 0.375%. The use tax is imposed on taxable items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, including funding, regulatory … regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure possibly resulting in growth disorders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Round Lake , Village of Shortsville and Village of Suffern . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1308
… to your agency Finance Officer or SFS agency coordinator. In order to process necessary Fiscal Year End activities, SFS … Effective Date(s) The first pay periods impacted are for the checks dated April 3, 2014 for Institution and April 9, 2014 for Administration Critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1308-updates-account-codes-and-related-payserv-position-pools-sfs-statewideRochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… payments. Hundreds of staff routinely made purchases outside the normal requisition and purchase order process, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435