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The New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/rye-neck-s9-21-34.pdfPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
Determine whether the Port Washington Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-washington-s9-21-33.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfAusable Valley Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-299)
… The Ausable Valley Central School District is located in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. The District is … swim program coordinator with personal checks and were not all remitted to the Business Office for deposit. System users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/ausable-valley-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Affected Employees: … if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Tuesday May 2 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023. … signs the 2023-24 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State … impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Monday April 24 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2130
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Affected Employees: Executive … Division of the Treasury if special handling of paychecks is needed upon release of the April 20, 2023 paychecks. … impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Tuesday April 18 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2130-paycheck-distribution-april-20-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… short-term financial condition continues to improve and the state has built on its reserves, but the 2015-16 … budget gridlock of the past,” DiNapoli said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for that. On the positive side, a timely budget was enacted and reserves have been strengthened. Areas of concern include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2376
… of Understanding (MOU) dated 01/02/2025 between the State of New York and PEF provides for retroactive 2023, 2024 and 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2376-retroactive-2023-2025-increases-annual-stipend-canine-handlersCity of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Opinion 89-46
… §3; ELECTION LAW, §5-102: An individual who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning board. You ask … a person who otherwise qualifies for office, but is not a citizen of the United States, may serve as a member of the … a civil office who shall not, among other things, "be a citizen of the United States". Further, Town Law, §23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46DiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire companies. DiNapoli's legislation would require any incorporated fire company to submit an itemized statement of the estimated … the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… The Argyle Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Washington County. The District is governed by the Board … the bookkeeper’s payroll duties so that this individual does not control all aspects of payroll transactions. If it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting IT assets is especially important given the ongoing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… company fundraisers that operated at a loss and provided free alcohol to participants. City officials did not maintain … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… of an additional line (approximately $10), rather than the full access charges. Although the Town established some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Contract Advisory No. 16
… contract and subject to OCS approval, the agency assigned OC number used to obtain OSC approval should be entered in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Erie County Water Authority , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits