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DiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school … more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 enrollment, had a … were often unable to receive IEP-mandated services or received them remotely, potentially limiting the quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… to last year. In Western New York, sales tax receipts from April through June were down by $45.8 million from the … to local governments and others. This includes $19.6 million in aid to Buffalo, where needs are many and revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … revenues were underestimated and appropriated fund balance was not used, resulting in unrestricted fund balance … reviewed on 12 district computers were no longer needed. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… lights. This includes conducting traffic control studies at intersections, approving traffic controls (including … DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections with and without traffic signals. DOT … determine whether DOT monitors and evaluates traffic flow at intersections and whether DOT took action to improve safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… financial position as federal aid dwindles, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … its budget gaps that will impact riders. The MTA needs to lay out what is at stake and explain to the public what options it’s considering to close budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the … progressive civil penalties through New York City Housing Court. According to HPD’s records, between January 1 and … timely, taking an average of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. Kathy Hochul and state leaders should think …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… authorize payments to be made by credit card or electronic funds withdrawal through the municipal website. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online … The process to request a direct deposit reversal will not change as a result of this new functionality. Please note, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct impact on their … report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedTravel Advisory No. 13
… and the U.S. General Services Administration issued new standard mileage rates for 2025. The standard rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/13-updated-mileage-ratesCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. The Clerk of the Legislature did not: Audit 26 claims totaling $76,804 … amount to be expended for the same or similar type of goods or services when determining whether competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… years, Governor Cuomo and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing, reduce the … Governor Cuomo has provided a good starting point to continue the progress made. Still, there is much work to be done. The challenge for the state is to align spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program 2015M85
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… Board ensured that leave records were properly maintained and leave benefits were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
Ira Volunteer Fire Department Inc Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M266
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary insurance Deduction … Court System, OSC has established a new deduction code to be used for voluntary participation in a life insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… a Master Contract on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is to inform Business Units of new guidelines for referencing … the Business Unit with a proper invoice. A proper invoice is one that includes only purchases related to a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsAbout the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… (PFRS), created in 1966. NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the world. The New York State … the overall methodology used to make sure System assets are available to pay these benefits. NYSLRS administers … form , or call 866-805-0990 and press 1. Rev. 1/22 … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemTuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
Determine whether all extraclassroom activity funds were deposited complete and in a timely manner and whether all disbursements were properly supported
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018m