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DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… The anticipated sales in the second quarter compare to past planned sales of $5.39 billion during the first … was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York … scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. A new schedule is released every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $7.68 billion during the third … was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York … scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. A new schedule is released every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done … from unused gift cards. Taking a minute to read the terms when purchasing or receiving gift cards can help you … has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… expanded state spending data on openbooknewyork.com and made it even easier to use. The public will now have more … their state spending searches by agency, fund type, budget year, account, budgetary program and more. Users can compare … state and local governments are spending their money. I am committed to using the full power of this office to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomOperational Advisory No. 29
… expense, and SSP checks that are returned and/or need to be reissued. The reason for these changes is to increase efficiencies and reduce the time required for … Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) Treasury and OSC to process stop payment requests for checks. Effective July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-vendor-employee-expense-or-sspComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) The board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.5 million over three years and annually … an average of $357,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. The district could not demonstrate a … have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. In addition, employees stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Arkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… assets for the period January 1 through December 31, 2014. Background The Arkville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Middletown, and is located in Delaware County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Town of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… August 12, 2015. Background The Town of Elmira is located in Chemung County, has a population of approximately 6,940 … and the reasonable level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund to meet the Town’s needs. Implement a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Town of Cincinnatus – Financial Operations (2016M-238)
… 29, 2016. Background The Town of Cincinnatus is located in Cortland County and has approximately 1,040 residents. The … Findings The Board has not updated its procurement policy in almost 20 years and did not ensure that Town officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-cincinnatus-financial-operations-2016m-238SUNY Bulletin No. SU-162
… Purpose To inform agencies of a new Earnings Program. Affected … Employees SUNY employees in Bargaining Unit 08 who have a Pay Basis Code of BIW Background OSC has created the new Earnings Program NBW (UUP Biweekly) to be used for Bargaining Unit 08 employees who have a BIW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-162-establishment-new-earnings-program-suny-employees-biweeklyVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… activity’s financial activities were properly recorded and reported and collections were adequately safeguarded for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-234
… Dismemberment Insurance (code 525) for the Association of Surrogates and Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New York. Affected … Employees Employees represented by the Association of Surrogates and Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-234-new-voluntary-insurance-deduction-codes-association-surrogatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1549
… Date(s) Institution paychecks dated March 2, 2017 and Administration paychecks dated March 8, 2017 Background The PEF Membership Benefits Program and Univers Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company … all employees. Agency Actions Notify affected employees and advise employees to follow the directions provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1549-payroll-deductions-discontinued-transamerica-life-insurance-offeredTown of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… and approved by the Board. The District used debit cards to make purchases totaling approximately $14,000. The Board … by law. Certain Treasury duties were improperly assigned to a professional service provider and third-party vendors (vendors) had access to District bank accounts to withdraw electronic payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial records and … Background The Town of Ticonderoga is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 5,000. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most … Local governments, citizens and the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) play important roles in the … process. Local governments, libraries, schools (except New York City) and fire districts must report to OSC: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capTown 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-2015mLake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company collections were properly … The Company, which provides fire protection services to the Village and to part of the Town of Lake George, is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… of the Department’s financial operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financial