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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… back of retirement services, improper payments being made from the employee benefit accrued liability reserve, … district accumulated a significant surplus of fund balance from 2008-09 to 2011-12. Although district officials included … the result of significant overestimations of expenditures from several years ago. Over the last three fiscal years, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… According to the U.S. Bureaus of Labor Statistics and Economic Analysis, there were more than 116,000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024, earning $11.2 billion in wages. Employment … 147,000 federal government employees working in New York, and is likely to decrease in 2025 as a result of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… enacted under Public Law No: 119-21 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers. While the bill made … enacted under Public Law No 11921 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time … goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and strengthen … allowed to transfer their project applications to ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… A robust, efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and … A robust efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth while the deterioration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … that claims we reviewed were adequately documented and for appropriate purposes. However, claims were not always … ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… State & Local Solutions Inc. for E-ZPass NY Customer Service Center systems and license plate owner identification … under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to childcare providers to help cover unexpected business costs associated … response including office supplies, building and grounds equipment, and IT parts and peripherals. Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… outsized employment and business growth from 2000 until Queens became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … York City and that’s a positive sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain and some, … to 2019, total businesses grew 81.8% to 9,250, faster than Queens (44%) or NYC (29.6%). In 2019, 87.4% were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaPompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
Determine whether the Pompey Hill Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board properly established and managed capital reserve funds ensured records were audited and annual reports were filed timely
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… 2,600 athletic fields and facilities, 82 outdoor public swimming pools, 51 recreation centers, 15 nature centers, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesXIX.1 Overview – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Projects are established in SFS to serve a multitude of business processes for State … the project to the grant. This capability was only in place for the agency business units that onboard to use … Improvement Project (“PCIP”), the use of Project Costing in SFS was primarily focused on Federal Grants, impacting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1-overviewMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed … recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” Additionally, many of the State’s … and Recovery Plans (HARP), which provide specialized care to recipients aged 21 or older with serious mental illness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… the services of physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Such physicians will act as Independent Medical Examiners, conducting independent medical examinations (“IMEs”), providing a written report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02XII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… Cancelling a Refund Check Flow Chart . METHODS TO LOOK UP REFUND INFORMATION Look Up Stop Payment Request Status … by checking “Provide Copy of Cashed Check to Agency” and email it to [email protected] . OSC will send the agency a … AC 3337 by checking “Submit Forgery Claim to Bank” and email it to [email protected] with a copy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkXII.9.F Correcting Payments Processed Against the Incorrect Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… provide guidance to Business Units related to the process for correcting payments processed against the wrong purchase order when funds are still active. Paying against the wrong purchase … provide guidance to Business Units related to the process for correcting payments processed against the wrong purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9f-correcting-payments-processed-against-incorrect-purchase-orderNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget. "The city’s short-term finances have improved … helped the city generate a nearly $5.3 billion surplus in FY 2022. After adjusting for the surplus transfer, total budgeted spending in FY 2023 is expected to near $105 billion. “The Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… Ontario Water Superintendent Rodney Peets was arraigned in Wayne County today on charges of offering a false … said. Peets, 59, allegedly failed to take care of leaks in the town’s water system and then falsified reports to the … to cover up the loss of water. Peets is scheduled back in court on October 19. Peets’ actions were exposed after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued today by … But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, city officials need to continue to mind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cortland County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management Agency officials have developed adequate … status, as either a library officer or independent contractor, is unclear. Because the treasurer is responsible … board cannot delegate these functions to an independent contractor. Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2AFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load
This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-bulk-load-09-22-22.pdf