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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Local Government Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … auditor and did not appoint a faculty counselor. Each club did not maintain a separate set of records from those of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-local-government-auditsDiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… “Silicon Alley now stretches from Midtown South to Lower Manhattan and into Brooklyn and Queens. New York City is … to fostering a tech training ground through education and university partnerships. We’re proud that our Common … literally no better place to create a tech start-up than NYC. Period,” said Ryan Urban, co-founder and CEO of Bounce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … older populations residing in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. Within weeks after the first case was … report to provide information on any actions planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… the following Pension Plans with a status “Elect”, and a contribution rate within the limit for the current plan year, are impacted: New York State … 17 V Codes: Earn Code Earn Code Description Earn Code Max* Limit Description Limit Period Limit Type V01 RTR Memo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… and income. “The subways are the city’s lifeblood. Their smooth, reliable operation is vital to the metropolitan … changed as commuting patterns shifted over the past year. It affords important insight into how communities rely … from one corner of the city to another. The dashboard released today provides new information. The quickest return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… businesses shuttered their doors or struggled through the pandemic, entrepreneurs in New York continued to identify … New York’s share of majority minority-owned firms, 26.4%, is higher than the national average (21.7%), but lower than … the business community including the Business Mentor NY program that provides free business mentorship to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the supervisor did not perform a periodic review of all journal entries and financial transactions as required … but the board and district officials did not meet all the requirements of state law and must improve controls … accounts, adopt an IT contingency plan and were unaware of all the network users that had access to the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … totaled more than $1.2 million because cash balances for the town-outside-village general and highway funds … sites or options prior to entering into a 17.5 year lease for office space with a private developer. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing ridership, … in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… and administrative support, sales and related occupations, healthcare support, and food preparation and related serving … levels. Only New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley had employment above 2019 levels in August 2024. Three … downstate regions (New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley) in 2023, the concentration of industries varied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… new fiscal year, $1.2 billion less than the same period last year and $315.7 million below projections, according to … and personal income tax collections are falling short of what was expected," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayer anticipation of … General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector insurance carrier Purchase a policy from the New York State Insurance … rating. You should request and review a copy of your annual payroll audit (used to determine the job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… advances from the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York … the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's … District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public corruption." "We will take any allegations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftOpinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … or alley "which the public have a right to use" (see also NY Const, article VIII, §1). A private road, therefore, does … the costs assessed against adjoining properties. February 18, 1997 Kevin M. McArdle, Esq., Village Attorney Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether access controls over selected Office of Children and Family … are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or inappropriate access to those systems. The audit covers the period August … To ensure that only authorized users are allowed to access this information, agencies, such as OCFS, must follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … were unreliable. The court's bail amounts were understated for the current justices by approximately $60,000. Town of … banking duties and did not dedicate a separate computer for online transactions to limit access to online bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnderstanding the Audit Process
… The Audit Process at a Glance Opening Conference: Audit team and auditee officials discuss the audit. Preliminary Audit Survey: Audit team gains an initial understanding of organizational and … refine the audit objective(s). Fieldwork Phase: Audit team examines the organizational and program information in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following entities: Albany Parking Authority [pdf] and the Cities of Buffalo [pdf] , … the results from inspections to create a clear plan for repairs should be implemented. Officials should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale
… Bonds, $36,685,000 of Series 2018B Taxable Bonds and $11,235,000 of Series 2018C Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds. … authorized by the following bond acts: Environmental Quality (1972), Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale