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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer stations in good condition as the system has deteriorated faster than … has translated into a longer list of needed repairs in New York City’s subway stations, fewer stations in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… 358 facilities licensed for handling radioactive materials in New York City. In addition there were 97 hospitals and 7,030 non-hospitals … current and the prior registration period, four had gaps in their registration periods and six had not been inspected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Currently, a suballocation is used when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have assistances from … another Interunit budget transfer journal to allocate the funds for the project to the supporting agency(s). The PCIP … be part of the project budget journal sub-allocating the funds. If the sub-allocated project work is for the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are lapses, the consequences can … Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses … decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … full report is available online at: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt4-2015.pdf … Brooklyns economy is expanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… , North Syracuse and Pomona Executive Summary New York State (NYS) has 532 villages ranging in size from fewer than … 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) on time, 210 villages (40 percent) … standards (GAGAS). … Village officials in New York State NYS should be transparent and accountable by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsAusable Valley Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-190)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … audited and approved the claims. Claims totaling $27,888 for 15 check disbursements made during the audit period were … whether claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-190Nesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if … corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hardenburgh in Delaware County and the Town of Middletown in Ulster County. The District, which is governed by a … well as a village, another town and another fire district in Delaware County. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mTown of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… required, to ensure the exemptions were in compliance with State or local laws. Key Recommendations Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Village of Muttontown - Board Oversight (2018M-251)
… did not: Audit or cause an audit of the financial records for 2014-15 through 2017-18. Audit individual claims before … procurement policy when selecting professional services, and did not periodically seek competition for those services. Comply with New York State Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/03/01/village-muttontown-board-oversight-2018m-251Village of Canastota - Board Oversight (2018M-256)
… work, audit claims before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s … the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) employees received payroll payments totaling … AUDs to OSC and the Board in a timely manner. Develop DPW payroll monitoring procedures to verify that time worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/12/village-canastota-board-oversight-2018m-256Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… who had outstanding ticket balances greater than 60 days. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy and develop … individuals who have accounts receivable of greater than 60 days. … Town of Niagara Justice Court 2015M218 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-95
… Deduction CD (Agency) page and enter Deduction Code 300 with the applicable effective date and flat amount. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-95-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-certainManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial report, … OCFS officials were not effectively managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy … and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption. OCFS now retains energy usage data for all OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followUnadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher tuition … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationGold Coast Public Library District – Claims Audit (2014M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether all claims were audited before payment … was created by special act of the State Legislature to provide library services to residents of the North Shore School District, excluding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/10/08/gold-coast-public-library-district-claims-audit-2014m-237