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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly debt, … Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, the structure and efficacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides guidance to State agencies in determining whether a contract-related transaction must be … procedures for submission of contract-related transactions in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and obtaining OSC’s … Contract Identifiers Contract Funds Reservation Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements Agency Submission of Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… On-line agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts Payable module within SFS. SFS Navigation: … – ROAs) since any other Pay Terms would result in a delay of posting the returned payment in SFS by the amount indicated. For guidance on payment terms … Online agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts Payable module within SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… to comment and specify the circumstances that resulted in unemployment. Managers should review these notices … charged to your account and could increase your tax rate in future years if your government uses the tax contribution … plan to deal with possible increases and decreases in workload requirements a clear job description for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… operations were adequately accounted for and reported. In addition, the District faced an increased risk of theft, … operations, and properly filed the 2019 through 2024 AFRs in a timely manner, which provide the Board, taxpayers, the … assess information about the District’s financial standing in a timely manner. Properly audit claims which resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… evaluation. DiNapoli’s report describes the challenges farmers can face in entering a farm-to-school market and competing in school food procurement. Farmers may not be aware of the publications in which schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationOpinion 96-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … of volunteer firefighters for tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … attendance at conferences); (for tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… intended for special needs preschoolers was instead used by Daniel Laniado to buy diamonds and stock his private … ICDC’s Executive Director; and Hoffmann had been hired by ICDC to serve as its independent auditor as required by the state. Hiller, Kurman and Hoffman all previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities … track service reliability and imposed only four penalties in four years. “When New Yorkers flip on the lights, log in or make a call, they should be confident that someone is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsUnderstanding the Audit Process
… they need to effectively manage and improve operations. In performing our audits, we are required by State Executive … team examines the organizational and program information in more detail and assesses its impact on the audit. … taken to address audit recommendations. Other Engagements In addition to audits, we perform other engagements as part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processCity of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2017. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2023-24 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… the risk of its Risk Managing Planning Group serving in conflicting roles or follow its policies and industry practices when calculating $245.9 million in combined premiums and providing $125.3 million in combined discounts for a hospital and supermarket. NYSIF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… services as “the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to … Plus (CHP) beneficiaries are available for the period from January 2018 through November 2020 (the most recent … began to increase before the pandemic, growing from slightly more than 1,200 monthly in January 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Pension Payment Options
… ERS Tier 4, 5 or 6 member covered under Article 15: Sign in to Retirement Online . Look under My Account Summary . … select a pension payment option by the end of the month in which you retire. Once you select an option, you have 30 … receive the balance of your annuity savings contributions in one lump sum payment. Your beneficiary, even if it is your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … storage addition at Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Greene County. $4.8 million with AJS Masonry Inc. for masonry repairs at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Department of Health $2.5 million with Island Peer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,644 … equipment testing, maintenance and repair at various sites in Albany County. $2.2 million with Normell Tech LLC for … $17 million with Riverview Assets LLC for lease space in Albany County. $3.2 million with Brown & Peisch PLLC for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,308 … $81.9 million with 250 Broadway Owner LLC for leased space in New York City. $5.8 million with Sharan Builders Inc. to … perimeter walls at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Clinton County. $4.8 million with the Capital District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyVillage of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s … State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-program