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State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,095 contracts for state … authority contracts. Major Contracts Approved Department of Civil Service $385.2 million with Anthem Healthchoice … services for the New York State Dental Plan. Department of Environmental Conservation $12.8 million with U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… York’s five largest school districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York … districts in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Clark County (Las Vegas) have allotted from 0.4% to 17.1% of their funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… reached an estimated $6.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, 11% higher than in FY 2019, and weaker than the 29% … an estimated 8% of revenues from city funds in FY 2025. Economic Activity Fuels Weakness for Some Revenue … of the Financial Plan of the City of New York The Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation Housing Production in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicOpinion 90-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … be changed, modified or amended by charter, local law, ordinance, resolution or regulation. The city charter … construction requiring consideration of the plain meaning of the statute, the relevant legislative history and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Roles Responsibilities and Resources
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1976
… Section 403(b): The regular annual contribution amount will increase to $20,500 for calendar year 2022. An … and over. These employees may defer up to $6,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular … PayServ will automatically stop SRA/TDA contributions when an employee reaches the maximum annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1976-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… Town and County Special Districts and Town Sewer, Drainage and Water Improvements Towns and counties proposing to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsHorseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)
… and capital plans, including a plan for reserves, to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs. Establish reserves to reduce the unrestricted fund balance to a designated reasonable level. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82Opinion 2002-12
… -- Streets and Highways (combining two village street departments) -- Water (combining two village water … Village of Randolph Howard VanRenssealer, Mayor Village of East Randolph … You ask whether a village may combine its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12-0Opinion 2002-12
… -- Streets and Highways (combining two village street departments) -- Water (combining two village water … Village of Randolph Howard VanRenssealer, Mayor Village of East Randolph … Whether a village may combine its sewer water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12DiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… and line their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Over the past year, we’ve aggressively audited these providers and found … business accountable,” DiNapoli said. “Our auditors did their job and gave taxpayers results and a return on … and other services to children from 3 to 21 years old, spent nearly $2 million on non-competitive contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… $358 million and 1,390 payments valued at $1.9 million due to fraud, waste and other improprieties. As the state’s chief … the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages … office’s independent review is one of the most efficient ways to deter fraud, waste and abuse. The federal government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a … over $200,000 from an elderly victim. “Exploiting a vulnerable senior citizen to enrich yourself is a heinous … to my partnership with Rensselaer DA Donnelly, the State Police, and the Schodack Police Department they will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerVillage of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
… finances. Key Findings The Clerk did not withhold health insurance contributions totaling $5,392 from the Superintendent’s pay for the period March 2016 through February 2018. The … Attorney to recoup the Superintendent’s unpaid health insurance premium. Provide appropriate oversight to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/14/village-nelliston-payroll-and-accounting-records-2018m-162Commack Union Free School District - Information Technology Assets Inventory (2020M-15)
… assets. Key Findings At the time of our initial visits to nine District buildings, we were unable to locate 146 of 475 IT assets tested (31 percent). It took … 11 and 55 days from our initial visits for officials to locate 80 additional IT assets. Because of inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/08/commack-union-free-school-district-information-technology-assetsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 66
… Subject : Updated Reporting Process for the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets Reference : Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter XII.10.E – Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets Guidance : To enable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/66-reporting-process-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… toward costs for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program. The City continues to budget minimal … to cover the City’s required contribution for the COPS program. Review the adequacy of contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… period January 1, 2015 through June 9, 2016. Background Delaware County is located in eastern New York, consists of … require counties to implement OILS criteria by April 1, 2023 Key Recommendations In consultation with legal counsel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Agency’s operations to determine if the Board monitored approved projects for the … The Board did not design and implement an adequate system to monitor the amounts directly billed and collected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… money. I want to thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-funds