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DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… each of which have fiscal years ending on June 30. For the fiscal years ending 2020, the three cities in … In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts which found 31 school districts … . In September, DiNapoli’s office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… have spent most of their CRF while other communities with low infection rates at the time the aid was given have not. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19Access-A-Ride Accident Claims
… calendar year 2008 through calendar 2010, but declined in calendar year 2011. However, carrier incidents of $1,000 … of the first annual review. However, this practice is not in writing or approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. … them of their responsibility to report accidents to AAR in accordance with their contract and ensure they have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsPublic Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Plan or Child Health Plus (which provides coverage for children under the age of 19 with incomes above Medicaid … but only 43.1 percent of the costs of DOH Medicaid claims for the State in SFY 2021-22. Elderly, blind, and disabled … made up 19.3 percent of eligible recipients, but accounted for 55.2 percent of DOH Medicaid claims costs. Essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… were down 5.9 percent in January compared to the same time last year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … distributed and infection rates are declining from all-time highs,” DiNapoli said. “Congress must pass a COVID … were down 59 percent in January compared to the same time last year State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… of Mental Health (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and research studies relating to the treatment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… software installed on Albany Water Board computers and mobile devices is not always appropriate and necessary. … unnecessary software on 60 computers (97 percent) and six mobile devices (32 percent) including gaming, streaming and … did not establish controls to prevent computer and mobile device users from downloading applications from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… 2013. Background The Circleville Fire District is located in the Town of Wallkill in Orange County. An elected five-member Board of Fire … documentation. The District’s use of credit cards was not in accordance with Board policy. The Board has not adopted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343King Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period July 1, 2011, … through July 12, 2013. Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to open in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… was to review the Village’s financial management practices for the period June 1, 2011, through April 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 3,600. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… with relevant provisions of State Public Housing Law, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Authority’s 2012 fiscal year … Amsterdam Housing Authority Claims Processing and Related NotforProfit Corporations 2013M126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… City of Auburn [pdf] , City of Elmira [pdf] , Town of Hamburg [pdf] , Herkimer County [pdf] , Town of Irondequoit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4DiNapoli'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. … to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure … are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsContract Advisory No. 26
… of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make the certification, the bidder shall so state and shall provide … statement which sets forth in detail reasons why the certification cannot be made. Every bid made to the State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… appropriating fund balance, resulting in the drastic depletion of the year-end unexpended surplus fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… appropriate analyses, such as an annual review of bus routes. By improving transportation efficiency, we estimate … analyze the number of students regularly using the bus to increase the use of available capacity and reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andOpinion 93-32
… Integrity , 144 Misc 2d 342, 544 NYS2d 936; cf . Ward Telecommunications and Computer Services Inc . v State , … to records (Public Officers Law, §89[6]; see St. Joseph's Hospital v Axelrod , 74 AD2d 698, 425 NYS2d 669, app den 49 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 2000-8
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (county health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home health care services to county) -- Medical Services (county … Whether a county health commissioner who partners with a nonforprofit member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Opinion 90-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … issued in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State and are valid and legally binding obligations of the … by the governing board of the municipality unless a state or local law provides for the delegation of that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Final Average Earnings
… for some PFRS members who may be eligible for a One-Year FAE ). These are usually your years of employment … pay; and Longevity payments (maximum of one per FAE year), if earned in the years used in the FAE calculation. In … Limit Calculation Actual Earnings Limit Earnings Allowed Year 1: $39,000 [(32,000 + 31,000) ÷ 2] × 1.1 = 34,650 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earnings