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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… revenues and spending could deviate significantly from what was planned. Local governments must closely monitor … that allows municipalities to override it. The cap is just one of many fiscal pressures facing local governments … time municipalities with a fiscal year ending on Dec. 31 had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent in three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydAlfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies … 2011. Two of these employees worked at the Alfred State College of Technology (College) and had travel costs totaling … These included over $1,037,509 paid to a provider of campus services such as transportation, vending, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… to rely on ample rainy day funds to offset the low growth in revenue, but others must examine their budgets to determine where they can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first … year, school districts and the 10 cities of Amsterdam, Auburn, Buffalo, Corning, Long Beach, Rochester, Syracuse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… establish adequate information technology (IT) controls to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. … the statutory surplus fund balance limit and resulted in a lack of transparency because the taxpayers were not … would be added to the reserves during the fiscal year. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCity of Rome – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2012M-248)
… December 31, 2011. Background The City of Rome is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 33,700 … monitor financial activity or close completed projects in a timely manner. As a result, the City had 87 open capital … 78 projects that had been completed, but still open in the records. Forty-eight of the completed projects had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/01/city-rome-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2012m-248Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… Background The Baldwinsville Public Library is located in the Village of Baldwinsville in Onondaga County. It is governed by an elected seven-member … receipt and disbursement of private funds. Errors occurred in the receipt and disbursement of funds due to the lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… have not developed written policies or procedures to formalize the process for calculating, reviewing, approving … be made to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives or used to benefit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andWappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… ensure the gates surrounding the unleaded gasoline fuel tank were secured each night. District officials do not … not maintain a log of fuel usage for the 275 gallon diesel tank in his Department or have knowledge of who was reordering the fuel for that tank. Fuel transaction reports are not shared with department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls over the cash advance … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS has adequate controls over the cash advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Cooperstown Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … Determine whether the Cooperstown Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… its capital project dashboard to identify which projects’ schedules and budgets will be changed by the capital funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… during a marriage are marital property, and subject to equitable distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. … we will honor a properly drawn Domestic Relations Order (DRO) issued by a New York State court. (For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderSUNY Bulletin No. SU-206
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a 2014 … Award and must include the payment amount. The roster must be signed by the campus president and forwarded to the SUNY System Administration. A copy of the roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-206-2014-discretionary-award-managementconfidential-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-221
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a 2015 … Award and must include the payment amount. The roster must be signed by the campus president and forwarded to the SUNY System Administration. A copy of the roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-221-2015-discretionary-award-managementconfidential-employeesIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… that are fundamental to how IT professionals approach data and network and system security: the CIA triad and … controls in context. CIA Triad The CIA triad refers to an information security model comprised of three main … to it as well as its sensitivity. Integrity is focused on ensuring that data is not tampered with during or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District , Glen Cove City School … or email: [email protected] . Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – Competitive Quotes (Suffolk … announced his office completed audits of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District Glen Cove City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Delaware County , Fulton County Industrial Development Agency … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Delaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258) … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Delaware County Fulton County Industrial Development Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023-24. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of … the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Accounts Payable Advisory No. 37
… Subject: The Importance of Reconciling Credit Card Charges Guidance: Timely reconciliation of credit card charges helps make sure charges are appropriate and only … However, some agencies have not reconciled their credit card charges timely. In fact, some unreconciled charges date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/37-reconciliation-credit-card-transactions