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Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… revenue for each class. Fire districts depend the most on property taxes, as they represented 89.5 percent ($870 … percent compared to LFY 2020. In fact, employee benefits have been the fastest growing expenditure historically, … since FSMS began in 2013. (School districts typically do not have issues filing in time to receive a score.) … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Employee Health plans. $25.4 million to Beacon Health Options Inc. for benefit services for the Mental Health & … medical and laboratory supplies and materials. Other Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries OSC rejected tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Civil Service: New York State Health Insurance Program – … fees for processing these claims. Department of Civil Service: New York State Health Insurance Program – … the member was disenrolled ($1.1 million). State Board of Elections (BOE): Use of Federal Funding for Election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … that a majority of voting shareholders supported the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that H&R … Inc. Marriott International Inc. Limited Brands About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The $180.7 billion New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… their certifications on time, answered all the questions with the appropriate level of detail, and maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reasonable budgets that included realistic estimates based on historical or known trends, the district relied on the appropriation of fund balance to finance recurring … ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations. District officials have developed a multiyear financial plan to address current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 88-63
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICEMEN AND POLICE … the auxiliary police unit of a village within the county have been held by the county and used to pay the expenses of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS): Oversight of Chemical Dependence … Residential Services (2020-S-49) OASAS is responsible for certifying residential services and issuing operating certificates. A program’s eligibility for certification is contingent on the results of an OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsProcessing Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… Retirement Notifications When we receive a retirement application, we will notify both you and your … employee, and we will confirm the employee’s retirement date. The following contacts will receive a letter, as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/processing-retirement-applicationsHigher Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… CUNY after other federal and State grants and scholarships have been applied. The increase from 2016-17 to 2021-22 in … overall. In SFY 2021-22, the State spent $300 per resident on higher education, ranking 22nd in the nation for higher … zero percent interest rate and stopped collections on defaulted loans extended through December 31, 2022. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/higher-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property The RCCRC’s establishment met applicable … increased risk that the village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of taxpayers. For example, of the 195 water treatment plant purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an intermunicipal … Water Board which comprises six members. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… budget for next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our limited review, we found the … by approximately $400,000. The Common Council will have to adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit. Key … the 10 percent increase in water rents before acting on this budget and address the overestimation of water rents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Real Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local governments and school districts can levy. The following are some of the State Comptroller’s … such as the administration of a municipal justice court, municipal snowplowing or the centralization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… processes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications accurately and in a timely manner. … duplicate payments. Ensure that the process for obtaining SNAP application/recertification documentation is consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through April 19, 2017. Background The Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Service Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with full benefits at any age after completing 20 … You must file an Application for Service Retirement to receive benefits even if you are required to retire due to age. The Benefit With at least 20 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. … rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over fuel inventory for the period July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. Background The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… 2023-24 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 … is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1