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DiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… its capital needs, leaving a smaller share of revenue for other priorities and hindering budget flexibility during … MTA can change the way it does business and reduce costs, for example, riders could be saddled with even higher fares … reach 22.5 percent by 2023 after averaging 16.1 percent for the past decade. Last year, the state approved new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksTown of Hamden – Financial Condition (2013M-86)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, to February 22, 2013. … since 2008. The Board did not approve budget amendments for the 2012 budget until January 2013, one month after the … Key Recommendations Evaluate recurring revenue sources for budgetary purposes over which there is direct control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-hamden-financial-condition-2013m-86Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Library , Town of North Norwich and the Town of Phelps . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor accurately record volunteer … the library’s checking account before payments were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEnroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal
… and enroll in various State programs and initiatives (for example, receiving purchase orders and payments … can create your user ID to access your vendor information. For step-by-step instructions, see Supplier (Vendor) System Help . If you’ve already registered for NYS Vendor ID but never received, or no longer have, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portalDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported … active in that year equaled 224,734. Outside of New York City, the Comptroller’s report also found that in 2016: Six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsVillage of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hewlett Bay Park (Village) Board adopted realistic … years reviewed, the Board: Maintained an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund. … $273,348 and $348,648, or between 45 and 61 percent of the ensuing year’s budget. Underestimated revenues by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30New York’s Stubbornly High Rates of Chronic Absenteeism
The classroom disruptions caused by the pandemic have had a lingering negative impact on New York’s students. As schools transitioned back to in-person instruction, chronic absenteeism rates increased sharply and have remained high, especially among vulnerable student populations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/missing-school-ny-chronic-absenteeism.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alton Fire District , Village of Tivoli , Village of … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Alton Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,095 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $52.1 … 6,800 payments valued at nearly $25.3 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,909 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.3 … 3,100 payments valued at more than $7.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Guard Bureau (NGB) allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and training of the … significant weaknesses in DMNA’s controls over accounting for employee credit card purchases, including no review of purchases made by individuals who no longer worked for DMNA and lack of follow-up on unsubmitted support for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… On occasion, the federal awarding agency may issue a Notice of Grant Award before the award authorization is entered in the Federal Payment Management System (PMS). … your Account Representative to inform them that the award is not available. After all avenues of resolution have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New York, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in … is led by Dominick Zarrella. Forensic Auditor Jason Blair, Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski, and Supervising Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsVillage of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed (2019-20 through 2022-23), … and expenditures were overestimated by a total of $287,238 for the audit period. Appropriated fund balance of $216,780 … surplus fund balance. Additionally, the property tax levy for 2023-24 was $509,000 while the Village had over $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170Town of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Background … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s general fund budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $136,000 and $173,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… "The passage of the 2014-15 state budget is a positive step for New York state. Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for adopting another spending plan on time. My office will … examine how this agreement will keep the state on track for budget balance as well as the impact it has on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… coping with slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising … cities, towns, villages and fire districts, due to increases in state aid to schools. DiNapoli’s report found … restricts reliance on property tax revenues to fund increases in local spending. In recent years, the tax cap’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… that homeowners expect. I believe the financial decisions for county leaders next year will be especially difficult.” … to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent … property taxes are the second leading source of revenue for counties at 24 percent, DiNapoli found. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capPower of Attorney
… document allows someone else, referred to as the “agent,” (for example, a trusted friend or family member) to act on … your information with the agent you name in your POA. For example, your agent could ask for details about your pension payments, get help completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 … payments valued at more than $25.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july