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DiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from … This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school … expenses. The Comptroller releases fiscal stress scores for the various categories of government three times a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressMaple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 – Cash Disbursements (2016M-118)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if cash disbursements were properly approved and … approximately $10,700. Key Finding The Treasurer did not comply with the provision of the bylaws that requires … by requiring that bills be paid only after they have been reviewed and approved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/06/03/maple-avenue-volunteer-fire-company-4-cash-disbursements-2016m-118Opinion 94-30
… of index fees remitted to State) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8018(a); JUDICIARY LAW, §39(2)(e): County clerks … York are required to remit to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance $160 of the $165 collected pursuant to the first … pursuant to section 8018(a) of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and section 39(2)(e) of the Judiciary Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up) (2019-F-19)
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f19.pdfBirch Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs for the SED preschool cost-based programs (full-day and half-day Special Classes and a Special Class in an Integrated … SED school-age special education program; Headstart, Day Care, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs; a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… taxi and rental car expenses, and expenses for meals or a per diem meal allowance. Also, a listing of expenses not … aside rooms at the federal rate. To obtain these rates, travelers should ask for the "government rate" when making … localities, but you can usually feel confident that travelers are not incurring extravagant travel expenses if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsCounty Medicaid Costs
… Across the State, growing Medicaid costs continue to place significant pressure on local fiscal conditions. … already seeking or receiving State legislative approval to increase their sales tax rates to 4 percent or more, and some dangerously close to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… An audit released in April 2018 determined, based on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, … Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Long Island Rail Road: Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility … that the facility was constructed before it was needed for East Side Access and was never used as intended: for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… who live and work in the area, its strong economic growth is tempered by poverty rates and housing cost burdens which … way of our neighbors’ success and happiness.” "The data is in and the numbers don't lie: business is booming Coney … Sandy. The area has also been named as a potential site for one of three casinos to be located downstate. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… COVID pandemic ended, so did many of the enhanced federal benefits that helped struggling families put food on the table, and just as food and other household costs started to rise,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyOpinion 2006-4
… of credit issued as security by a qualifying federal home loan bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§10(3), 11(2): The provisions of … these particular letters of credit. (Letter from Hon. Hugh T. Farley, Senator, New York State Senate, to Alfred A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4An Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health … and mental health and substance abuse services. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to … NYSHIP administered by the State Department of Civil Service Civil Service is one of the nations largest publ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/01/analysis-reasonable-and-customary-out-network-reimbursement-rates-medicalsurgical-servicesDiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 relies on a range of actions to respond to the pandemic as well as eliminate a looming gap — spending cuts, new revenues, use of fund balances and increased borrowing — demonstrating the … makes clear, New York has been hit hard. The consequences of the pandemic will be with us for a long time and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budgetCity of Mechanicville – Procurement (2025M-60)
… officials procure goods and services in accordance with the City’s procurement policy, statutory requirements and … Period January 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area One of the best methods for helping ensure that goods and services … officials procure goods and services in accordance with the Citys procurement policy statutory requirements and good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-procurement-2025m-60Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… such as installing accessible signs, adjusting the closing speed of doors, and other low-cost improvements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… OSC has created two new locked queries to help agencies identify employees that currently receive a paper check. … Actions Agencies can run the following locked queries to identify employees that receive a paper check and perform … remember to adhere to the current year’s agency submission schedule for data entry of direct deposit forms. Agencies who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee is considering a promotion to a civilian or administrative … For example, ERS sheriff or correction officer service is generally not creditable in PFRS special plans. Members of … PFRS member accepts employment in a title or position that is not creditable toward their 20- or 25-year retirement plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… discrimination and harassment, workforce diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, health care outcomes and board diversity. … withdrawn after an agreement with the company was reached. LGBTQ+ Inclusion The Fund filed proposals with Lennar Corp. … ask the companies’ boards of directors to report on their LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion efforts in its workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… Spotlight on New York City August 2021 PDF Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in the … with the majority of those households located in New York City (63 percent of all State renter households). During … 15 percent behind on rent payments at the end of June New York City not only houses the majority of the States renters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityCalculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… the number of days worked, first determine the number of hours worked and then divide those hours by the SWD. However, not all situations are that … of days worked by a member, divide the total number of hours worked during the report period by the SWD. Formula: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-worked