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Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, … of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: Document procedures to help guide management in decision making; Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsCreditable Service – Regional State Park Police Plan
… for service retirement eligibility. Service performed in titles other than those mentioned will count toward your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/creditable-serviceIf You Need Help – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… auditor. If you have questions about your GASB report or for help accessing Retirement Online , use our help desk form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/if-you-need-helpOpinion 2006-1
… may not be superseded by local law. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town may pay an employee on the … Law §120). 2 Municipal Home Rule law §10(1)(ii)(d)(3) does not preclude the transfer or assignment of functions, … payment under a collective bargaining agreement, we call your attention to Matter of Board of Educ. v Ramapo Teachers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Mohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… in health care and some manufacturing sectors, and efforts to revitalize downtown districts are positive developments, … Valley. With 432,612 residents, the largely rural area is home to just over 2 percent of New York state's … growing sector in the region, up 7.6 percent since 2010. It includes jobs from major distribution centers in Fulton, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that revenue stream isn’t guaranteed to … a plan, NYRA’s long term solvency could be a long shot.” In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive franchise, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… operations and stabilize its future finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … finances down the road will depend in part on how the MTA chooses to manage debt in the coming years. “The MTA … transit system.” The state’s increase in the payroll mobility tax will provide the MTA with $1.1 billion annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… The Central New York Regional Market Authority’s financial position has deteriorated, and the cash available to pay operating costs declined from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second … Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following debt levels: $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC … and harassment in schools,” said former State Sen. Tom Duane (D-Manhattan) . “Without comprehensive reporting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit, which was issued on May 28, 2014, determined whether the New York City Human Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through October 13, 2015. … policy to communicate the purpose of its reserve funds, optimal funding levels and conditions under which the funds will be used or replenished. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Highland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… is located in the Towns of Esopus, Lloyd, Marlborough, New Paltz and Plattekill in Ulster County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Norwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… July 1, 2012 through January 22, 2014. Background The Norwich City School District is located in Chenango County. … to physical inventories and resolve any differences. … Norwich City School District Financial Condition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-6)
… in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Liberty Central School … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit … District officials have prepared a projection of year-end fund balance for the food service fund while also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-6Letchworth Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-332)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2011 through October 2, 2013. … The District’s budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $17.4 million. Key Findings For the five fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/31/letchworth-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-332Village of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… condition and its accountability over the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background … for the 2014-15 fiscal year for all operating funds total approximately $3.7 million. Key Findings Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: “Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressCampbell-Savona Central School District -- Budget Review (B2-14-11)
… are reasonable. Background The Campbell-Savona Central School District was authorized to issue debt totaling … limit to benefit taxpayers … CampbellSavona Central School District Budget Review B21411 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-14-11Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B8-15-13)
… The adopted budget relies on a 16 percent property tax increase to finance the general fund budget deficiencies … are no other sources available to reduce the property tax levy, such as fund balance. For 2013-14, there were … a local law which allows the Village to override the tax levy limitation. Key Recommendations Amend the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-suffern-budget-review-b8-15-13