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DiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… The results were similar to 2019 when only 1.6 percent of the budgets failed to pass on the first vote, according to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic has upended every aspect of our lives and our schools are no exception,” DiNapoli … in greater numbers to approve the vast majority of school district budgets. We need to embrace smart actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… back in federal spending, compared to the national average of $1.21,” DiNapoli said. “We’re already getting less from … must do all it can to ensure a complete and accurate count of its residents to maximize our population count, which … aid and representation in Congress.” New York was one of just seven states that paid more tax dollars than it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of the board, the public and students,” said DiNapoli. “I urge ECC’s board of trustees to take a more active oversight role and address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… communities. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including community development efforts and community services, but the City uses the majority of funds for housing support. The program is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantState Agencies Bulletin No. 1006
… Time Entry earnings Reporting actions at the beginning of the academic year Teachers not returning in the fall of 2010 Change in Pay Basis Codes Transfers between agencies Work schedule for CAL teachers Restoration of health insurance for contract pay teachers General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1006-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… to perform your job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful … you may be eligible for this benefit regardless of the amount of service you have. “Accident” has a specific meaning with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityMalta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Company provided adequate oversight of financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialWarren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess oversight of the occupancy tax and compliance with weights and measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346Additional Benefits after 20 Years (Sections 384-e and 384-e [b]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… adopted coverage under Section 384-e and/or 384-e (b) of the RSSL. If your employer adopts either of these benefits, you are automatically covered. If your … chooses to adopt the benefits for a limited period of time, and you enter employment after the expiration date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-20-years-sections-384-e-and-384-e-bIX.10.A Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Purpose and Scope – IX. Federal Grants
… collection procedures. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 provides that any non-tax debt or claim owed to an agency of the federal government that remains unpaid for a period of 180 days shall be referred to the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10a-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-purpose-and-scopeComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring … 2014 found the department was unable to meet the demands of its inspection frequency schedule, and identified instances of both existing and new establishments preparing food prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… Advisory Panel. The report examines the financial impacts of climate change on the New York State Common Retirement … The six-member Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the first of its kind for a public pension fund, was formed by Gov. … and members were appointed in March 2018. It is comprised of investment, financial, environmental, energy and legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… 2021, the federal government sent an unprecedented amount of money to states and localities to blunt the impact of lockdowns and other COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges. … year 2020 meant that every state had a positive balance of payments — the dollars sent to the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edState Agencies Bulletin No. 1615
… modified must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. The amount of deduction requested on the authorization card is the … each paycheck in the calendar year, not the total amount of the pledge. State agencies cannot accept cash for the SEFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1615-2018-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 1693
… modified must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. The amount of deduction requested on the authorization card is the … each paycheck in the calendar year, not the total amount of the pledge. State agencies cannot accept cash for the SEFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1693-2019-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health (DOH) – Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for … in the earlier report. This included the recovery of approximately $2.7 million in Medicaid overpayments for … to recipients with multiple identification numbers. Of the initial report's two recommendations, one was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 29
… Operations: Chapter XII, Section 4.B - Certification of Vouchers Chapter XII, Section 4.D - Certification of … the effectiveness of controls over bulkload and voucher mass approval payment processing. Within the Guide to … Controls over the Payment Process , the Bulkload and Mass Approval Audit Program has been included to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/29-internal-controls-certificationIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… and responsibilities related to the identification of special education students, the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the implementation of these programs. IDEA funds pass through the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… offerings. The agencies we selected were the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… March 31 and July 31. This includes the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have improved in several of these cities, but not everyone has smooth sailing ahead,” … Local officials should use their scores to address areas of concern as they prepare their budgets and long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-cities