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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 97 - 12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary … Whether the recording secretary of a town planning board may be employed by a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 92-7
… may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter in the running of his business. … families. Thus, the Association may expend such moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter's business only if the … may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter in the running of his business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7State Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Kaitlin Asrow today announced the … BDD program and deposited $35 million in New York State funds to Sidney Federal Credit Union’s (SFCU) Morris Branch. … Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the DFS Kaitlin Asrow today announced the approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State … by 12.8 percent. Personal income, which is comprised of wages, income earned by business owners or members of a partnership (“proprietors’ income”), dividends, interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… at $38.7 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $3.4 billion, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued and to bolster reserve funds beyond … at $387 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $34 billion according to a report released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… businesses. In FY 2019, the City Council authorized the installation of speed cameras in 750 school zones. In 2022, … 2021) as the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate to near zero to stimulate the economy. In FY 2023, interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal … for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead efforts to fight public corruption. Since 2011, … today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller to take effect in early March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession grow. Inflation is still too high, and New … her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the traveler’s supervisor … additional information, clarification, or documentation to support an expense report, the traveler’s supervisor or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide … - Requesting a Single Payment Vendor ID for information on how to request a single payment vendor identification number. … This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressNY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations in our initial … York's Clean Energy Standard (CES). The CES is designed to fight climate change, reduce harmful air pollution, and … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/ny-sun-incentive-program-followSelected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… usually performed on time, there was still an opportunity for improvement because this was not always the case. We … that Transit and Railway re-assess the 80-percent goal for timeliness of inspections to determine whether a higher … possible savings from extending the inspection interval for the newest classes of cars. Key Findings MTA – NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followManagement of Cash and Investments
… Establish a written investment plan which includes yield expectations and perform documented analysis demonstrating performance against the yield expectations. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks to take appropriate … bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the written determinations from bridge inspections … timely, including three with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesImproper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… provides transportation to medically necessary services for recipients who are unable to obtain transportation on … verifiable records necessary to support Medicaid payments for a period of six years. If the information is incomplete, … provider. The audit covered the period September 26, 2012 through December 31, 2016. The audit found that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followTravel Advisory No. 2
… Incorrect Official Station Designation Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XIII, Section 6 – Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the … of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel expense reimbursement. In most cases, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if sewage … of Johnson City entered into an intermunicipal agreement to establish a joint sewage activity whereby the City and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015m