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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Officials did not develop a comprehensive acceptable use policy, monitor employee computer use, or disable 64 unneeded … of taxpayers. Officials did not seek competition for insurance coverage totaling $232,624, or for four of six … during the 14-month audit period. Officials used the same insurance provider for about 20 years and each of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following school audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… they did not have a plan to identify all potential outlets for sampling. Auditors also found that district officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Opinion 91-6
… State competitive bidding requirements (see 41 USC §405[i][2][B], relative to the authority and functions of the … represents a fundamental limitation on home rule powers. Where the State has preempted the field, a local law … 653; Grimm v City of Troy , 60 Misc 2d 579, 303 NYS2d 170; Williams v Bryant , 53 AD2d 229, 385 NYS2d 425; Pacificorp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the COVID-19 pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… www.openbooknewyork.com . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office of the State Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until July 6, 2020. At the administration's … $2.7 million for emergency purchases to support the COVID-19 pandemic response. Empire State Development Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayCUNY Bulletin No. CU-693
… on August 6, 2020 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the City Employees Union Local 237 IBT for … effective date of the appropriate increase, and submit the new hourly rate. A separate request must be made for each of … are supplemental taxable income, and Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-693-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-maintenance-workersOpinion 89-3
… award a contract to a bidder whose bid varies from the bid specifications, have concluded that a variance which is … 415 NYS2d 413). A bid which varies materially from the specifications is "tantamount to a proposal for new bid … to the terms of payment. The State contract calls for full payment after delivery, while the political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… insecurity. A prior audit, issued in September 2023, found that both AGM and DOH needed to strengthen controls to ensure … supervising, inspecting and enforcing shelter compliance with applicable rules and regulations. A prior audit, issued … services for homeless women at their 200-bed Magnolia House Women’s Shelter from July 2011 to June 2020. During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-726
… position; and Have a Comp Rate Code of ANN; and Have a Payroll Status of Active or Leave With Pay; and Meet the … this payment may be directed to the Director of University Payroll Systems and Operations. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-726-january-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-695
… of the January 2021 Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Law, yearly increments are to be paid in January and July for all eligible Professional Staff Congress (PSC) … The following Control-D report will be available for agency use on 12/17/2020. This will give agencies time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-695-january-2021-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… to use a requisition and/or purchase order with a contract ID reference when purchasing from centralized contracts. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesAverill Park Central School District - Payroll (2018M-255)
… Key Findings District officials have adequate procedures to ensure salary and wages are paid accurately. The … Superintendent was not always certifying payrolls prior to the Treasurer distributing paychecks and processing direct deposits. Prior to our audit, the Superintendent was not using payroll change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/15/averill-park-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-255Moravia Central School District - Fuel Inventory (2019M-183)
… fueling area and tanks lacked adequate physical controls to safeguard fuel inventory. The Transportation Supervisor … $8,034. Officials did not perform stick-measured readings to ensure fuel deliveries were accurate. Key Recommendations Install appropriate physical controls to safeguard the District’s fuel inventory. Perform periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/moravia-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2019m-183Homeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, the low percentage is driven by the high share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkXIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… OVERVIEW New York State (NYS) reimburses its employees for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) based on per diem rates established by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) for travel within the continental United States. The per diem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, … For current End of Fiscal Year FYE deadlines and notices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewOperational Advisory No. 8
… letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. These letters … if action is not taken to negotiate the payment or seek a replacement check. Historically these letters have been sent … notifies the payee to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. If these steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing … temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs to assist them with … lives. The Departments provide and manage a wide range of social welfare programs. To accomplish their missions, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroom