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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… selection decisions. Siwo has worked on Wall Street for nearly 15 years. Most recently, he was an investment … funds and curated an impact investing platform designed for institutional investors and fund managers. Siwo began his … from Cornell University. A photo of Siwo is available for download here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Pawling Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Reserves (Dutchess and Putnam Counties) District officials appropriated … the district’s six reserves, two were not used as intended and appear to be overfunded. Shelter Island Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… is the cost per transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local … up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your local government. (Payments can include real … Credit Card Payments Providing residents the option to pay for fees, fines, taxes or other charges by credit or debit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… on formal board actions and were not made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – … $91,979, did not comply with the town’s purchasing policy. For example, town officials paid a contractor $46,500 to clear debris for the highway department without competitive bidding or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24Town of Nichols – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-185)
… complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) and department heads to monitor finances and prepare adequate budgets. Key … maintain timely, complete and accurate accounting records to allow the Board and department heads to monitor finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/24/town-nichols-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-185Niskayuna Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-218)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $73.7 million. … of fund balance to maintain, and the purpose and intent for establishing each reserve fund, the manner in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/01/niskayuna-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-218XVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Basic financial statements for the State of New York are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governments as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting … Standards Board (GASB) which is the standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsVillage of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The … a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 … have not developed formal IT policies for user access, and the Board has not developed a formal disaster recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173State Agencies Bulletin No. 1946
… of the agency address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2021. Effective Dates This bulletin is effective … Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as … submit corrections prior to November 19, 2021 . Requests for a gency name and address corrections may be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1946-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… originally entered into contract CM00939 with PMA for consulting services for the period December 3, 2012 through September 3, 2013. That contract was later extended for three months through December 2, 2013. At that time, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD). … traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. The pilot project will … actually worked in the previous calendar year are eligible for an annual lump sum payment of $500. Agency Actions To pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25. Employers’ average … rates will increase from 13.1% to 15.2% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.8% to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. “Sharon Collins allegedly took … District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “I commend the efforts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsWillsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire Department is located in the Town of Willsboro in Essex County. The Department provides fire protection and … approve all bills prior to payment or document approval in the minutes. Instead, Department officials stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Allegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… jail operations and to identify cost-savings opportunities for the period January 1, 2012 to June 5, 2013. Background … Legislature. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $111 million, which includes general fund … The County paid approximately $4.4 million in wages for correctional staff during the 2012 calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Essex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is … 2012 fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings County and Department officials had not established an adequate … cash receipts were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The Department’s failure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition … 32 towns, one city, and 13 villages. The County is governed by the Board of Legislators comprising 15 elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are … totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate the cumulative deficit in the County’s general fund for the fiscal year ending … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget are reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22