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DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative, is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the … needed services, avoid tax increases and keep the budget in balance,” said DiNapoli. “But city officials are working … higher than the 3.3 percent growth for all cities in the state. By comparison, the city’s revenues increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review BOCES’ budget transfer and … November 30, 2015. Background The Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association … Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services Budget Transfers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1336
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2014-2016 Year-Round Lifeguard Deficit … number, pay period begin date and pay period end date for each pay type. Monies collected as part of the 2014-2016 … 12L, OSC will insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet ALL of the following criteria: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1336-2014-2016-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1296
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2013-2015 Year-Round Lifeguard Deficit … number, pay period begin date and pay period end date for each pay type. New Earnings Codes OSC has created new … 23L, OSC will insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet ALL of the following criteria: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1296-2013-2015-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardOrdinary Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if you meet eligibility requirements … attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries of active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a monthly pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… school safety personnel duties, as well as the hiring and screening process for, and the training required of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… 202.8 – New York State on PAUSE – directed the temporary closure of all non-essential businesses statewide to mitigate … have been made so they are paid from the proper funding source and overpayments are recovered, as warranted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… and referrals. As of September 2018, individuals who call the HOPEline for problem gambling treatment are referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programCybersecurity Web Series Week 4 – Ransomware – How to Avoid Being the Next Victim
This session will focus on one of the most prolific and expensive malwares in cyber history, Ransomware.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-4-10-25-2021.pdfNY-Sun Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and … In 2014, NY-Sun received a commitment of $1 billion to stimulate the marketplace for solar energy in New York. NY-Sun aims to add more than three gigawatts (3 billion watts) of solar … To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 315
… Effective Date April 26, 2002 Overview Section 392(4) of the Education Law provides that the employer shall not … contributions to the optional retirement program on behalf of the employee until "completion of one year of service, and continuance in service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/315-changes-processing-suspense-period-and-7-year-period-tiaacref-membersState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… should never be lost in the bureaucratic administration of this program,” DiNapoli said. “Nearly two decades ago this … to national and state changes. While the state Department of Health immediately followed up to make corrections during the course of our audit, our auditors found that the problem persisted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersDiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… reached an estimated $6.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, 11% higher than in FY 2019, and weaker than the 29% … an estimated 8% of revenues from city funds in FY 2025. Economic Activity Fuels Weakness for Some Revenue … amid social distancing and stay-at-home policies. In FY 2025, the city estimates that fines and forfeitures grew 27% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicCopiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… and cash disbursements were adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings The Board did … paid without an invoice attached to the claims. The checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were deposited between one … to those authorized by law and ensure they are presented for audit at the next regular Board meeting. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225Update Vendor Information and Access
… the Vendor Self-Service Portal or manually by mailing in forms AC-3326-S or AC-3327-S , which can take up to … and manage Vendor Self-Service user log-ins for others in your company, allowing those users to access your vendor’s … Add or Update Locations We added a new feature in the Vendor Portal in SFS to make it easier for you to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessOpinion 91-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Compromise or settlement of (devaluation of real property located near solid waste … Whether in view of the gift prohibition of article VIII 1 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32Monroe-Woodbury Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-197)
… ECA operations were established as required. Fifteen of 113 disbursements totaling $44,166 did not have disbursing … that included the two required authorizing signatures. One of the disbursing orders totaling $15,700 lacked itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019mDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… special needs children must properly account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing … findings to the State Education Department for recovery of the misspent funds.” Yeled is one of many preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Chazy Union Free School District (District) officials … Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly identify, report or implement needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Central Valley Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-7)
… to confirm they were inventoried. We found 8 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. … Two Chromebooks with a combined estimated cost of $430 based on recent purchases could not be located. One … laptops, one costing $510 and one with an estimated cost of $600, were not inventoried. In addition, annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/central-valley-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-7