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DiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… to Localities spending, while large reductions in funding for State Operations are also planned. School children and … fiscal crisis that could dramatically change our landscape for years to come. As reports by my office have repeatedly … revenue projections appear reasonable. Given the potential for major cuts in funding for essential services, DOB should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookCUNY Bulletin No. CU-691
… CUNY TIER 6 6PCT Effective Dates Changes will take effect for the Institution paychecks dated December 3, 2020. … will provide the employees’ earnings by Department ID for the calendar year entered. If the query results in multiple rows for an employee, the earnings from each row must be combined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-691-two-year-look-back-tier-6-cuny-optional-retirement-plan-orpDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the … a home is the ‘American Dream,’ but for too many New Yorkers that dream has been unattainable,” DiNapoli said. … be pursued to ensure that illegal, systemic barriers do not remain. Finally, the state can redouble efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… card charges reviewed were adequately supported and for valid purposes, only one was properly approved. The … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 1,365 eligible Medicaid services provided totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … The town’s 2016 proposed budget complies with the property tax cap levy limit. Town of East Hampton – Budget Review … town’s 2016 tentative budget complies with the property tax cap levy limit. Village of East Hampton – Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Fund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… We consider environmental, social and governance factors in our investment process because they can influence both … We consider environmental, social and governance factors in our investment process because they can influence both … and retaining dedicated, excellent people. We believe in empowering individuals and holding them accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 2023. Officials also did not develop written procedures for adding, modifying or disabling nonstudent network user … expenditure budget-to-actual reports were not accurate. For example, the reports did not include $551,134 of real property tax revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… of $93.8 million. Villages provide essential services for their residents, who elect a board to plan, guide and … We reviewed 2 the fiscal year 2023 AFR filing status for 30 villages (Villages) across NYS and identified the primary reasons for not filing, as explained by Village officials, which were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate risk in its … standards. As a first step standards will be developed for thermal coal, followed by other major industries or … The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s recommendations for managing the Fund’s exposure to climate risks. “Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… I urge lawmakers to reject these proposals.” DiNapoli’s assessment of the Executive Budget identified several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of actions that must be taken to correct … Home Address is in New York City but Local Tax Data Does Not Reflect New York City Residence. Home Address is a … date as the new Tax Data page. The new row should not have the Locality populated and should appear as below: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… the procurement of professional services. Seek competition for 28 professional service contracts totaling $1.85 million. Have written agreements in place for professional services provided from 17 vendors totaling … Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for procuring and awarding professional service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalWalden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … approximately $860,000. Key Findings The District did not have procedures for disbursements. The Board did not properly … work. Key Recommendations Adopt written procedures to provide guidance to staff on the disbursement function. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Vendor File Advisory No. 4
… is needed to ensure prompt vendor registration. Guidance : New York State agencies are responsible for or can assist with two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/4-prompt-vendor-registrationPlymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… to examine the District’s oversight of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 16, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $145,078. Key Findings The Board does not have policies and procedures for cash receipts. The Board does not review bank statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Long Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-272)
… and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s budget for the 2014 fiscal year is $406,500. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/long-lake-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-272Hudson Valley Community College – Tuition and Fees (2016M-348)
… 2016. Background Hudson Valley Community College, founded in 1953 as part of the State University of New York system, is located in the City of Troy in Rensselaer County. The College is governed by a 10-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/02/03/hudson-valley-community-college-tuition-and-fees-2016m-348Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… the Board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of 2016-17 fiscal year-end, the level of … of operating expenditures, and the Library has no plan for the use of these surplus funds. Key Recommendations Amend … of surplus funds, how they will be used and the timeframe for doing so. Develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association - Board Oversight (2018M-117)
… financial policies or procedures. Conduct or contract for an annual audit of the books and records of the Treasurer … and ensure there was sufficient supporting documentation for all claims. Key Recommendations The Board or membership … key financial areas. Conduct or contract, as required, for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s and Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-association-board-oversight-2018m-117Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the County’s timekeeping system for … 174 workdays when the Director of Probation did not log in to his work computer and did not charge leave. Some employees … Establish policies and procedures to ensure employees have appropriate ETS access rights and prohibit employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55