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Federal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according … government in FFY 2020. Overall, the state received 6.4% of total federal spending compared to 5.9% it received … from New Yorkers, compared to a national decline of 6.4%. The state’s per capita federal taxes were 27.6% higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency … and other revenue sources. Coordination of these services is undertaken at the local, regional and state levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State … centers (OTB), as well as what was spent on Lottery games such as scratch-off or Quick Draw tickets. “Every day, … the impact expanded gambling will have on individuals, local communities, and the state as a whole on a continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report … The North Country (50.1%), Finger Lakes (48.7%), and Western New York (45.4%) regions have the highest share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program … the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … in new agency spending and council initiatives for FY 2026, outpacing city-fund revenues added over the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growOpinion 92-26
… the jurisdiction's next budget and tax levy and subsequent payment to the county. September 23, 1992 Donald E. Freed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26State Agencies Bulletin No. 2019
… are affected. Background: Chapter 150 of the Laws of 2021, which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between the … dates and check dates: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type 2022 Payment Effective Date Check Date Administration Lag … rate that is equal to or less than $15.00 on or after the payment effective date will not be processed automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2019-april-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-salary-increaseTown of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… whether the Board effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, highway and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… Board inadequately planned for the project, which resulted in the need to borrow $885,000 from the Tax Stabilization … use of reserve funding sources for capital projects are in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel inventory and to assess its cash disbursement process for the period … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to approximately 18,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mGreenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through July 10, 2014. … and did not include estimates of fund balance. Reserve funds were not properly established. Claims were paid prior … process. Review the legal requirements for reserve funds and legalize existing reserve accounts. Audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Recreation Department (Department) cash receipts were properly recorded, … policies and develop procedures for the collection and accounting of Department cash receipts. Ensure that cash … initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Recreation Department Department cash receipts were properly recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … financial condition in the current and future years. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… access to the Authority’s water and wastewater systems for the period January 1, 2016 through August 14, 2017. … with water and sewer services. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $8.8 million. Key Findings The … a timely manner. Establish formal policies and procedures for review and approval of the assessment of penalties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
Westchester County Budget Review B1862
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s … June 30, 2017. Background The Middletown Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Middletown and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263State Police Bulletin No. SP-125
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fee structure and the addition of two (2) new deduction codes. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by the Police … At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues and agency shop fee structure for employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-125-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Police and Fire Plan
… Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election