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Opinion 2007-5
… COUNTIES -- Fund Transfers (referendum requirements for transfer from capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … item of equipment into another capital reserve fund is not subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask … with obligations issued by counties that operated under an alternative or optional form of government on September 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… we selected five agencies: DFS, the Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of … and SUNY—were represented with a link on DFS’ webpage; DOS was not represented. DOS, OTDA, and SUNY generally sought to identify and reach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… Overall, the amount of money in the city’s Rainy-Day Fund is virtually unchanged over the last two years, as … has required better than expected revenues to be used to fund new costs. Funds in the Rainy-Day Fund now equal 1.6% of … the city budgetary flexibility for its economic and policy objectives and demonstrate that it is preparing for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… jail time. That applies to all New Yorkers, including the rich or powerful,”said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2012-S-67)
To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s67.pdfMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts: Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 (2015-S-7), 90-Day Response
The purpose of this performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately repo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15s7-response_0.pdfXIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… to communication systems as such hardware or software used in communication systems. CONST, CONEW CONSTRUCTION All … be used where the agency wants to track tasks that results in increased energy efficiency. CONST, CONEW ENG_DESIGN DOT … to upfitting vehicles. CONST VEHICLE_PARTS Vehicle Parts, In-house This activity is intended to be used for the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfFocus on Facts
… Dashboards & Trackers Local Sales Tax Sharing in New York State Asylum Seeker Spending Report New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool Contracts by the Numbers Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail … 2024) Government & Public Administration State Contracts by the Numbers (January 2023) New York State Agency Use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-onAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011 (2012-S-25)
To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s25.pdfMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… in over seven years. The Division’s Mainframe information system is antiquated and captures only limited data. … Key Recommendations In designing a new data management system, include features that will allow the Division to more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people … with disabilities." The MTA’s New York City Transit (NYCT) unit provides paratransit services, known as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… effectively monitoring the expenses reported by Palladia to ensure that reimbursed claims are allowable, supported and … did not maintain adequate oversight of direct placement to ensure that Local Departments of Social Service (Local … it was not expended by program deadlines, primarily due to a decrease in production caused by the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… new recurring spending without identifying resources to pay for it. Reserves Grew But Remain Below Pandemic Levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Justice Services $2.5 million with Health Research Inc. to maintain and enhance the National Instant Background Check … engineering services statewide, including $50 million to AECOM USA Inc., $50 million to Arcadis Of New York Inc., and $50 million to Camp Dresser …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… funding that, in turn, helped many small businesses manage payroll and operating expenses, pay rent, bolster protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… many small businesses, the pandemic quickly resulted in revenue decline. According to the Census Bureau, 77 percent … York’s small businesses reported a decrease in revenues, sales or receipts, not including financial assistance or … agreed to recognize an additional $2.5 billion in tax resources in SFY 2020-21 and SFY 2021-22 as part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. List of School Districts in Stress: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2021 Full List and Detailed Information for School District Stress … District All Data Worksheet 2021 School District Summary List Read Report: Fiscal Stress Monitoring System School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020