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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not obtain quotes for seven purchases totaling $27,810 or seek competition for fuel purchases, which may have … from OSC’s January 2025 budget review letter. The 2026-27 tentative budget includes a tax levy of $5.6 million. … need $1.1 million to service its debt obligations during 2026-27, which represents about 10% of its annual budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending
… through its expanded outreach, placement and services for the homeless to better explain where it has been most … projected to remain relatively flat after Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, the report noted. “The number of people living on the … 1) its annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) count of unsheltered individuals, which is required for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 618
… will default work schedules depending upon the Pay Basis Code. Affected Employees All employees Background Each Pay Basis Code used by the PayServ system has a particular work … the correct work schedule is entered when the Pay Basis Code changes; however, the agency will need to change the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/618-automatic-entry-default-work-schedules-pay-basis-codeOpinion 97-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of assessment, belong to the fire district after the zone is abolished. This is in reply to your letter regarding the establishment of … Whether it is in the public interest to establish the proposed zones …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Opinion 2004-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for … ask whether the prohibition against the imposition of fees in General Municipal Law §209-b(4) applies to all emergency … 209-b(1), the squad is authorized to render services in case of accidents, calamities or other emergencies 2 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
The Paycheck Protection Program PPP is a loan program administered by the US Small Business Administration SBA first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and notforprofit organizations due to the pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021DiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… will make it easier for community and minority-owned banks to access state deposits that help provide essential banking … minority-owned banks and credit unions puts state funds to work in neighborhoods that have historically been … funds will help expand financial services, increase access to capital and build wealth through homeownership, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-sanders-and-anderson-take-action-expand-lending-underserved-communities-and-spur-economicDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… nonprofit the MTA hired has turned away homeless men and women seeking assistance. Some outreach workers spent more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachOther Bulletin No. 55.1
… CSEA Retroactive Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … State University Construction Fund and CSEA which provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) effective 04/01/2020 for all eligible employees. Note: Per Division of Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-551-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilUlster County Department of Social Services Preschool and Children and Family Services Units – Claims Processing (2017M-253)
… July 24, 2017. Background The Ulster County Department of Social Services, which employs approximately 300, is responsible for … and preschool education programs and for providing children and family services. The County is governed by a … Ulster County Department of Social Services Preschool and Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/01/26/ulster-county-department-social-services-preschool-and-children-and-familySempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess whether the … Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Company is governed by a five-member Board. Operating expenses in 2016 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231Johnsonville Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … 30, 2017. Background The Johnsonville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/01/05/johnsonville-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-190West Seneca Fire District #1 – Purchasing (2017M-272)
… January 1, 2016 through September 1, 2017. Background The West Seneca Fire District #1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca in Erie County. The District is governed by an … West Seneca Fire District 1 Purchasing 2017M272 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/west-seneca-fire-district-1-purchasing-2017m-272Town of Bethany – Town Clerk Fees (2017M-226)
Town of Bethany Town Clerk Fees 2017M226
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-bethany-town-clerk-fees-2017m-226Pine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2017M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately documented, were … purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … District officials have established adequate procedures to ensure that claims are sufficiently documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/pine-bush-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2017m-171Village of Speculator – Claims Auditing (2017M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Village officials … 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Village of Speculator is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in … Village of Speculator Claims Auditing 2017M25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-speculator-claims-auditing-2017m-25Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District – Professional Services (2015M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for … purchasing policy and procedures that provide guidance as to when items must be competitively bid and when proposals or quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be competitively bid. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/brookhaven-comsewogue-union-free-school-district-professional-servicesChazy Union School District – Payroll (2015M-252)
… July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background The Chazy Union Free School District is located in the Town of Chazy in … Chazy Union School District Payroll 2015M252 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/chazy-union-school-district-payroll-2015m-252Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of School Food (2015M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate procurement practices for school … Background The Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association … DelawareChenangoMadisonOtsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services Procurement of School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/01/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurementState Agencies Bulletin No. 739
… new insurance deduction code. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 31, 61, 81, and 91 represented by Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/739-new-deduction-code-537-colonial-paul-revere