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Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… management and calculation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2012 through October 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $112.5 … written policies or procedures to formalize the process for calculating, reviewing, approving and making separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andWarwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… operations to determine whether there were opportunities for cost savings for the period July 1, 2010, through June 5, 2012. Background … comprises seven elected members. Budgeted expenditures for the 2010-11 and the 2011-12 fiscal years were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found … percent, more than the $9.4 million projected expenditure for 2023-24. The District’s proposed budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2Locust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2012. … of Mill Neck and Matinecock. The District’s total revenue for 2012 fiscal year was approximately $2.2 million. The … The Board frequently over-estimated budgeted expenditures for the 2009 through 2012 fiscal years, and also appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… and services has increased the cost of doing business for many local governments,” DiNapoli said. “My office is … upward or downward to reflect actual vendor results for the quarter as a whole. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be reported in July. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be available in July. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayV.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… alphanumeric characters in length. Numeric codes are used for all budgetary and transactional values with the exception … values, to which alphanumeric values have been assigned for easy identification. Account ranges are assigned to … 60800-60899 Accounts captured on the Income Statement for Cash Reporting and Balance Sheet for GAAP Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsDiNapoli Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
… companies are better positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders. By not addressing diversity and inclusion, … traded corporations and their top executives accountable for their diversity, equity and inclusion policies and … Watch a replay of the testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=td05a31295k&feature=emb_title Read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-testifies-us-house-committee-financial-services-subcommittee-diversity-inclusionState Agencies Bulletin No. 954
… and PEF, certain PEF represented employees of the Schools for the Deaf and Blind who take part as mentors in the mentoring program are eligible for a $1,000.00 Premium. The Program is effective beginning … a mentoring relationship. Agencies should refer to the MOU for eligibility information. The Mentoring Premium is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/954-mentoring-premium-nys-schools-deaf-and-blindState Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. assumed responsibility for Program Management and Investment Management, … Program. OSC Actions OSC updated all payroll records for employees who participate in the College Savings Program, … 1-877-NYSAVES or access the website at www.nysaves.org for enrollment and account management information. The new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsTioga Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-170-F)
… the District’s required annual update documents (AUDs) for fiscal years 2015 through 2021. The audit included seven … five-member Board governs the District and is responsible for its overall financial management. The Board-appointed … is the District’s chief fiscal officer responsible for receiving, maintaining custody of, disbursing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/22/tioga-fire-district-audit-follow-2022m-170-fOpinion 89-50
… Art. VIII, §1: A town may expend moneys to pay for an improvement on private property to alleviate a … under the circumstances, the town may expend moneys to pay for the improvements necessary to alleviate the drainage … drains, culverts, ditches, sluices and other channels for the passage of water for the purpose of drainage and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Opinion 88-64
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (health and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- … INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to provide for housing authority employees) PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §§32(1), … benefits, but may not do so jointly with the municipality for which the authority was established. You ask whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 2000-22
… service) -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm); (town attorney or town attorney's law firm representing clients before town agencies) GENERAL … in a pre-existing contract between the town and his or her law firm. The attorney, however, would be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… the contract. During that time, Geer billed the district for hours during which he did not perform duties under the … to cover his duties, the Village of Avon was being charged for a police officer’s wages who was not performing all of his police officer duties. The value of police services for the Village of Avon that were lost while officers covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 88-72
… The residents have now approached the town with a proposal for the establishment of a town sewer district that would … in a nearby city. You ask whether it is permissible for the town to establish a sewer district within an existing … Article 5-A of the County Law do not specifically provide for the establishment of town districts within county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… with law enforcement, she has been held accountable for her actions and must repay the money she stole. My thanks to D.A. Green and the New York State Police for their work with my office to ensure justice is served.” … Office is committed to seeking justice and accountability for all who commit economic crimes against the residents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullV.3.E Programs – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Copy and agencies, with the exception of appropriations for Funds 10250 through 10258. Alphanumeric Program codes will capture appropriated program information for Funds 10250 through 10258. Program ranges are assigned to … Copy (i.e. all capital letters line). OSC is responsible for requesting any new major program values from SFS. Level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3e-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2229
… of New York and PEF and implemented payment increases for M/C employees, provide for an increase to Seasonal Location Pay and Seasonal … 8hr (LCF) $1.19 Seasonal LOC Mid Hud - 7.5 hr. (LCG) $1.26 Sea LOC Mid Hud ovr 1425-7.5hr (LCH) $1.26 Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2229-fiscal-year-2024-2025-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalMedicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) are responsible for ensuring they do not make payments to ineligible health … Medicaid program had no specific requirements or criteria for SIU staffing levels, and there was a considerable risk … payments, which increased the risk that Medicaid paid for improper claims. Lastly, we found the SIU staff at both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/22/medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection-follow