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State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,465 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.4 … payments valued at more than $23.1 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … employees a Christmas bonus in addition to their fixed salary. These bonuses, which constitute an unauthorized gift … of work) or authorize additional funding to address cost increases. Further, the board did not establish a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Attorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official to engage in a … and authorized payments of thousands of city dollars for the defense of former Mayor Richard Thomas' criminal … is now a convicted felon. I thank Attorney General James for her partnership in fighting public corruption." “Today’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesTown of Caledonia – Financial Management (2013M-363)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s management practices for the period January 1, 2012 through October 16, 2013. … Findings The Board did not develop policies and procedures for budget preparation and monitoring and, as a result, … repeatedly adopted budgets with inaccurate estimates for revenues, expenditures and appropriated fund balance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-caledonia-financial-management-2013m-363CUNY Bulletin No. CU-685
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2020 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research. Affected Employees CUNY instructional … IC 19 General Deductions Grant payments are included as salary for retirement purposes and are subject to union dues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-685-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District , Dobbs Ferry Union … and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Chazy Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (April-June), an increase of 3%, or nearly $167 million, … Collections were more robust in the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections … in the second quarter, returning closer to pre-pandemic trends, after significant volatility during the pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic … ESD spends about $1.8 billion a year in taxpayer money for loans, grants, tax credits and other financial assistance … This creates uncertainty about program effectiveness. For example, ESD officials said they have reviewed data for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2013
On January 29, 2013, Mayor Bloomberg released his executive budget for FY 2014 and the associated four-year financial plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2013.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - May 2020
The City projects balanced budgets for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, but it continues to face large budget risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/rpt-1-2021.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - July 2009
Two years ago, New York City’s economy was booming and the City’s coffers were overflowing with record budget surpluses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2010.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2005
New labor agreements with most of the municipal workforce remove the largest budget risk that was facing the City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2006.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation $1.6 million with Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for a new … Grace Industries LLC for asphalt repaving on the Cross Bronx Expressway in Bronx County. $15 million for tree work, … design and construction of the Hudson River Line Positive Train Control System. $1.2 million to Granite Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… manner. Because of this, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. The longer collections remain unremitted, the longer they are not available for town operations. The audit determined the clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Public Authorities by the Numbers, December 2014
New York’s State and local public authorities collectively spend nearly $60 billion annually.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-by-the-numbers-2014.pdfXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… the end of March All necessary segregations are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid … highest agency level so the transactions workflow to OSC for approval or delete them, if not needed. Find transactions … > Monitor Worklist > Review Work Items Via Context. For additional instruction on this topic, visit the job aids …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… were employed by corporations that were awarded contracts for the District’s capital project. They both worked on the … conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for consulting with legal counsel when appropriate, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Guard Bureau (NGB) allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and training of the … significant weaknesses in DMNA’s controls over accounting for employee credit card purchases, including no review of purchases made by individuals who no longer worked for DMNA and lack of follow-up on unsubmitted support for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsDiNapoli Statement on Lunar New Year
… to all New Yorkers. My best wishes for an auspicious Year of the Goat that brings peace, prosperity and good health to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-statement-lunar-new-year