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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes

… grades in five school districts were changed from failing to passing without proper documentation or supporting information, according to  an audit  issued today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “When grades are changed, there needs to be a record justifying the changes. These lax policies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changes

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May

… totaled $744 million, an increase of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the rest of the … some year-over-year decline. Franklin County had the largest decline at 11.4%. Rockland County experienced the … the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-may

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the … sales tax distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the Department of Taxation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-july

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2065

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time adjustment to recoup retroactive dues for employees represented by … Bargaining Units 61 (Code 202) will increase from $35.97 to $40.47 for full-time employees and from $19.70 to $21.95 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cio

Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)

… Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required by SED regulations. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1

Personal Income Tax and Property Tax

… as of September 5, 2019 were appropriate and complied with New York State tax laws and regulations. Background During our … potentially paid more than one credit to the same individual on multiple properties, or paid credits to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-tax

Prohibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement

… – S.9697 (Myrie) – Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide … or political committee that receives such contributions to return or refund the contributions forthwith; requires …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurement

City of Rensselaer – Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)

Determine whether the City of Rensselaer City officials maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Common Council Council to effectively manage financial operations and capital projects

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/08/02/city-rensselaer-accounting-records-and-reports-2023m-26

VII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… will be paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State. Fringe Benefits costs refer to those … and the State's contribution to the Employee Benefit Funds pursuant to agreements with the various bargaining … for assessing, collecting and making payments from funds of the State are included in various statutes of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overview

VII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… will be paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State. Fringe Benefits costs refer to those … and the State's contribution to the Employee Benefit Funds pursuant to agreements with the various bargaining … for assessing, collecting and making payments from funds of the State are included in various statutes of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York … Jelani Mills, redirect the money from Micro Targeting to NY 4 Life, a non-profit corporation Wills controlled, while …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-public

Opinion 2006-5

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5

Opinion 2000-11

… as otherwise provided by law," all appointed officers for which a term of office is not fixed in that section serve … of the superintendent. Memoranda in the bill jacket for chapter 621 of the Laws of 1952 indicate that the intent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget

… new funding and policy changes to spur the creation of much needed housing, but the state’s financial outlook … 2024-25 are projected to total $227.2 billion, a decline of $7.3 billion, or 3.1%, from the prior year. The decrease … revenue fund receipts, as well as the expected depletion of funds from the federal American Rescue Plan. In addition, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budget

DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced … alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 people – many seniors – … client that the investment was safe, had no risk, and the principal would be returned after a two-year waiting period …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigation

Interactive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)

… government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language access …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38

Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)

… complete audit - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Livonia Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-york

XII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures

… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines Business Units need to process expenditure vouchers through the Statewide … Requirements Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal to OSC Unique Payment Situations OSC Audit Process Payment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overview

Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations

… to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded. … through June 5, 2020. About the Program SLA is responsible for promoting the health, welfare, and safety of the people … of New York State through issuing licenses and permits for the manufacturing, distribution, and selling of alcoholic …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations

Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security

… Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure. The audit … the BOE supports 57 County Boards of Elections and the New York City Board of Elections (County Boards). Congress passed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security