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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-298
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2021 UCS Longevity Bonus (JLO) and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/node/126261Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… a risk assessment and ensures proper internal controls are in place and working; performs an annual update on the risk … analyzing risk assessment findings and recommends changes for strengthening internal controls and reducing identified … Functions," State Education Department "Getting the Most Out of Your Internal Audit Function [pdf]," Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Addison – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (Steuben … responsibilities because he failed to provide oversight of the bookkeeper, who performs all financial duties, … making transfers directly from the bank accounts of the independently elected town clerk and justice. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, determined that, for the period June 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2012, Medicaid … report. This included monitoring the dentist’s claims for behavior management and after-hours office visits, as … system edits to prevent improper payments on claims for these services. However, further actions are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… to $272.1 billion. “There has been tremendous volatility in the markets in recent months, but thanks to the state pension fund’s … rate of return,” DiNapoli said. “Still, the turmoil in the markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … the final year of the contract. The increase in the fee percentage over the next two years will place an additional … or the State Education Department Charter School Tuition rate. The School did not budget properly. The School failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… 2014 through 2016, Broome County depleted its fund balance to dangerously low levels jeopardizing public services and long-term infrastructure investments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The audit highlighted the need for county officials to develop a balanced budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of the account expenditures took place without evidence of required competitive bidding. Also, about $35,000 of rental … Auditors also found the consultant spent $773,621 more from the accounts than it should have. Office of Children and … to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… Fiscal Year 2023-24 will increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to 27.8% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two systems, which pay retirement and disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024Opinion 89-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES - Municipal Nursing Homes (participation in group purchasing programs) PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Contracts … LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may participate in group purchasing programs operated pursuant to Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Bedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… Program The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education (Board) that is responsible for the oversight and general management of financial and educational affairs, including adopting … for special education services. The Director of Special Education (Director) oversees the special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43State Police Bulletin No. SP-216
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of the State Police of OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-216-april-2021-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-pay-expandedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… unassigned fund balance increased from $4.4 million in 2021-22 to $31.3 million in 2023-24 and unassigned fund balance as a percentage of the ensuing year’s appropriations increasing from 1.7% in 2021-22 to 9.2% in 2023-24, exceeding the 4% statuory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to … years before, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. "New York sent an … in federal spending," DiNapoli said. "While the Empire State fares well in some areas, in total it receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a … Representatives and the Senate have reached agreement on a tax plan, which limits the deductibility of state and local … state education aid next year. The city projects business tax collections will exceed last year’s level by $337 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… As a result of the agreements, the Fund, which owns shares in each company with respective values of $5.9 and $3 … Energy (29%), Westar Energy (28%) and DTE Energy (27.5%). In response to another shareholder proposal filed by … . The IPCC has estimated that a 55 percent reduction in global GHG emissions is needed by 2050 to stabilize global …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… but they need to find common ground and resolve them soon. In these uncertain times, New Yorkers need a spending plan … supports our state’s continued economic recovery, provides for those in need and still struggling from the pandemic’s … needs to be passed by end of business on Monday, April 3 for the April 6 Institutional Payroll to be processed without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsOpinion 95-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … fire insurance tax moneys, except as otherwise provided in any special law. Therefore, when an exempt firemen's … fire insurance tax moneys, the moneys may be expended only in the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1992 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Comptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… doing business with the Fund. Provided a leading voice in getting the Securities and Exchange Commission to impose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-235
… with the exception of the following: Code Description 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular Before Tax Health HIBTSP Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-235-april-2016-state-university-new-york-suny-management-and