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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… In addition, officials did not ensure IT policies were up-to-date with current technology changes. User accounts were … accounts were not disabled. Officials did not maintain up-to-date IT asset inventory records or enter into adequate … health benefits that he otherwise would not have been eligible for based on the collective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… $330,000 April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 $305,000 April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2020 $290,000 April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021 $285,000 April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 $280,000 April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… State Fiscal Year 2020-21 Enacted Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates … Nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020DiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer … pace of repairs, according to an analysis of MTA data by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Years of … has translated into a longer list of needed repairs in New York City’s subway stations, fewer stations in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… of necessary supplies, materials or services. Pay for food and refreshments. In addition to the documentation the … to maintain the same documentation as outlined above for food and refreshments. Pay for Notary Public fees. Pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… to treat Medicaid patients. The department must act on our recommendations and address these shortfalls, so … deserve, and taxpayers’ dollars are spent effectively.” For the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2020, New … their National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) to be included on Medicaid claims. This screening and provider enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… footprint and increasing the energy efficiency of its stores nationwide. The New York State Common Retirement Fund … the feasibility of procuring renewable energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for responding to … for committing to explore clean energy investments for its stores in addition to its robust energy efficiency program," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… Services (Report 2022-S-38 ). About the Program New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A (Executive Law), which took effect on July 1, 2022, codified and expanded the State’s language access policy requiring translation of vital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followOpinion 98 - 19
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (referendum requirement for installment purchase contract) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … may be, in the same manner as provided for such referendum on the issuance of obligations" (emphasis added). General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Putnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The … and capital investments business owners are claiming on their ST-340s to the amounts stated on the businesses’ applications and investigate any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … However, we project the cost to be $2.7 million based on an average increase of 8 percent over the last five years. … million in water meter and sewer revenue. However, based on collections of water and sewer rents in prior years, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing – New Career Plan
… 1973. You are eligible to retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early retirement with a reduced benefit … years of service credit, your benefit will be 1/50th (2 percent) of your FAS for each year of service credit. With … The Maximum Benefit For Tier 1 members, the maximum pension portion of your retirement benefit is 75 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/eligibility-benefit-and-filingDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that former … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) was established in 1973 and is governed by a Board of Directors which … of Aging and Veterans Affairs. There is no authority in General Municipal Law for an IDA to construct a building … the County and IDA. Ensure that there is a reliable plan in place to generate revenues for repayment of the bonds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalOpinion 2002-14
… LAW -- Gifts and Loans (work performed on private property in connection with evaluating appropriateness of … pursuing a settlement of a claim against the village for property damage, even though work performed by the village in … channel. After the project was completed, several village property owners adjacent to the construction site reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Opinion 88-55
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY- Powers and Duties (submission of books and … of books and records for audit. Even if the village does not obtain access to the fire company's books and … 574; see also S.W. Pitts , et al . v Capital Newspapers , Albany County, Special Term, December 4, 1987, Index No, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… should establish who has the authority to grant or change access (e.g., department manager approval) and allow … is limited accountability because someone else knows the password. Holding passwords to certain requirements makes … to crack or guess. Current industry standards for password security highlight the need for long and unique …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… within the budget,” said DiNapoli. “As the start of a new fiscal year approaches, this report is intended to … four years has been to reduce the GEA’s effect on high-need districts more quickly than on average or low-need districts. For the upcoming 2016-17 state fiscal year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsOpinion 93-32
Whether the State Comptroller may obtain copies of annual financial disclosure statements filed with a local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees in accordance with the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 91-21
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's … fees and commissions received in his or her capacity as administrator of estates. The chief fiscal officer, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21