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IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some cases, the federal government may request the … a waiver, agencies should enter a new waiver request in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be … process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… is essential to New York and our economy – not only does it generate good-paying jobs and economic development, … there are signs the construction boom in the city may have peaked, such as a small decline in new building permits … in New York City had no college experience, higher than in any other employment sector. These workers earned an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingVillage of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… Dolgeville (Village) Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to … accounting procedures. As a result, inadequate records and reports were maintained and the Board lacked the financial information necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… County is one of only seven counties in the state that have issued short-term debt to address cash flow needs over … $12.5 million annually for that period; County officials have deferred needed investments into equipment and vehicle … that should be self-sustaining are not and several have required consistent subsidies from the general fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… rising health care costs. Now, their alleged scams have been exposed, thanks to my partnership with U.S. … and state investigative agencies, the defendants will have to answer for their alleged crimes." FBI Assistant … said: "This indictment should serve as a warning to any health care provider that dares to put personal profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersOpinion 2007-4
… general fund (see Village Law §5-506[1][b]; 1996 Opns St Comp No. 96-4, p 7; 9 Opns St Comp, 1953, p 374; 5 Op St … general fund to be used to finance appropriations for the current fiscal year (Village Law §§5-508[4], 5-520[1]-[4], … Fund balances estimated to be on hand at the close of the current fiscal year must be appropriated for the ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… low ridership levels and shift service to meet changes in demand.” Even through ridership remains well below 2019 … budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. In 2019, fares covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs … which is well below the 40% that the MTA had expected in its budget. Starting in 2025, the MTA will face growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered … March 7, 2017. Background The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyFederal Income Tax Provisions Under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In 2022 (the latest data available), there were over 159.6 million federal individual income tax filers nationally, 6.1 percent (9.8 million) of whom were New York residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-income-tax-provisions-under-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act.pdfTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… up-to-date financial reports or a detailed statement of money received and disbursed on a monthly basis. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160New York’s Paid Family Leave Program
New York State recently began providing 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for certain State employees to bond with a newborn, adopted or foster child.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/ny-paid-family-leave-program.pdfOSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… York State local officials, board members and employees of Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Fire Districts, School … with any questions. … Find Helpful information on the Introduction and Principles Accounting Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Phase 2 of the East Mall Market & Site Project at Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County. $1.2 million to The Wesson Group, LLC for a park-wide sewer system at Hamlin Beach State Park in Monroe County. $1 million to Weeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsCity of Niagara Falls – Financial Condition (2017M-170)
… 30, 2017. Background The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 square … plan. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets in which recurring expenditures are funded by recurring revenues. Rebuild unrestricted fund balance in accordance with the City’s policy. Develop and regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/09/15/city-niagara-falls-financial-condition-2017m-170Proposed Regulations
… the following information: (i) contract or transaction number; (ii) a description of the duties performed by the … women-owned business enterprise; and (ix[vii]) the total number of bids or proposals received prior to the award of … of one or more of the following criteria: (1) number and dollar value of contracts entered into, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsCyberattacks on New York’s Critical Infrastructure
Cyberattacks are a serious threat to America’s critical infrastructure and have the potential to severely impact our day-to-day lives.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/cyberattacks-on-new-yorks-critical-infrastructure.pdfDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for … the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent of payroll. "After three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement … benefits to their survivors. “Employer contribution rates have gone down or remained relatively flat for several years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 … with Alvion Group Inc. for the replacement of ceilings in several buildings at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility … Grant to childcare providers to help cover unexpected business costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilReport on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget, February 2019
State tax revenues in December and January fell far short of earlier projections, making the process of adopting the new State budget more difficult than in the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2019-20.pdf