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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023. Affected Employees Executive Branch* employees paid on the Administration pay cycle may be affected, including … of State government. OSC will provide updated information on the availability of funds for the paycheck dated April 12, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksOpinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Government-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Government-wide financial statements provide a long-term view of finances. They record revenues and expenses when the earnings process is complete (full accrual basis), … Program revenues include: Charges to customers or others for services related to the program; Grants and contributions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… Presidential Executive Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on environmental protections. Along with … the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31 percent and roll back protections for clean air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the district maintained reserve funds but had no plans for their use.; Lyons Central School District – Multiyear … and without sufficient documentation to support the basis for the selection of vendors. Valhalla Union Free School … District officials overestimated certain expenditure items for four consecutive fiscal years and underestimated revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Windows Domain Administration and Management
… on behalf of the State’s Executive agencies. A domain is a group of interconnected devices, such as computers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/31/windows-domain-administration-and-managementTown of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… of financial operations and information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. … four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations … nonexistent fund balance in the highway fund budget for three of the last five fiscal years, all the while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The following actions and remedies may be available to the body or official responsible for auditing claims: If original … claim. The official should contact the vendor to request a more detailed claim and to educate the vendor on … claims auditing process so that if a problem arises that can be addressed within the powers and duties of the board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts in the month of November totaled $4.3 billion, $52.5 million above … agreement on help for state and local governments this week, it must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in … months of the fiscal year totaled $55.8 billion, which was $7.8 billion, or 12.2 percent, lower than last year. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearVillage of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2013. Background … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The recorded total fund balance for the general, sewer, and water funds at the end of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… Court Fund (JCF) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). For example, $1,325 in collections was recorded with no … deposits; 10 cases totaling $2,520 were reported to the DMV as paid, with no related records of receipt or deposit; … Over 903 tickets with outstanding fees on record at the DMV were not current in the Court’s records and, therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… PPSI. Auditors found district officials were unaware of this activity because they did not routinely monitor … percent. Auditors determined, that the district’s written reserve fund policy was not comprehensive and three reserves … Auditors also found that the board did not review and update the district procurement policy. Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-39
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2021 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2021 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-39-2021-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were not approved, not properly supported or not expended for legitimate grant purposes. Auditors found grant … improve its billing and collection procedures. As of June 30, 2013, the district had approximately $2.4 million in … $893,000 for 90 days or more. If the district has to write off uncollectible accounts receivable, its financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… report - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , Clifton Park [pdf] , Manlius [pdf] and … five municipalities performed some screening, but did not do it consistently or did not document the date and results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5RFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… Request for Qualifications Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued August 15, 2022 The New York … to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Physicians will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine potential cost savings and internal controls over … fines and surcharges during our audit period. Key Findings We found that the Town could potentially save as much as $7,000 annually if it used assets that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107Location Service Providers
… The State Comptroller, whose longstanding view is that the … strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds … belong to them. Our Office provides this information for free through the Internet, our Communication Center, mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersTaxes and Interest
… as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, may be paid in the form of the original security (if available) or by returning … an IRS 1099-INT form in January following the year your claim was paid. The cash value of securities, you’ll receive … security transaction in January following the year your claim was paid. Security cash dividends or dividend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestOpinion 93-17
… the contributions would not lapse at the end of the fiscal year in which the appropriation is made. As a rule, an … than a "capital project" lapses at the close of the fiscal year for which made to the extent that the appropriation has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17