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ReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… (SAGE) Commission, which was established by the Governor in January 2011 to streamline State government, was targeted … 2013-2014 Budget included an expectation for $5 million in additional savings, for a total of about $26 million in savings expected by March 31, 2014. To achieve this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees each incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March … other travel expenses that we identified as outliers in our planning analysis, including 17 employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Report 2017-S-55 ). About … The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social services programs, including: foster care and … Technology Services. OCFS’ systems contain a broad range of sensitive information that is considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) limits the earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount is set by … and Social Security Law limits the earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount cannot … prorated. For reference, the Governor’s salary is provided in the table below. Earnings Period The Governor’s Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… Background Municipalities face substantial challenges in properly maintaining parking structures to be safe and … Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their parking structures. … elevators. The lack of periodic inspections has resulted in three Buffalo, two White Plains and possibly two Ithaca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… was to evaluate the selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s … the safe. The Clerk did not perform bank reconciliations for the tax collection account. As a result, in 2011 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The business administrator and district officials did not invest available funds in financial institutions that offered … monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available to invest or solicit interest rate quotes. Over a 16-month … monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available to invest or consider other legally authorized investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Ontario , Town of Preston and Town of Thompson . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … record, disburse, reconcile and report court money in a timely manner. Because the justices did not provide … to be maintained and the reserves to be funded and used. In addition, the board did not create comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not list 45 of 50 selected assets totaling $36,809. In addition, district officials were unable to locate seven … that did not have sufficient supporting documentation. In addition, the board approved payment for 58 fuel credit … enforce the adopted travel policy when approving $125,028 in travel expenditures. District officials made 107 purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same period in 2020, making it the fifth consecutive month that … governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… determined that board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the town and his machining company. In addition, the supervisor did not properly segregate the … 2015 through August 2017 without board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for these extra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… operated . Percent Change in U.S. and New York Farms and Land in Farms, 2024-2025 Source: OSC compiled data from the … https://esmis.nal.usda.gov/publication/farms-and-land-farms Over the past 10 years the number of farms and amount of land actively being farmed in the United States has steadily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… Purpose To provide notification of a change in the manager of the New York State College Savings Program. Affected Employees Employees who participate in the College Savings Program. Background Upromise … 13, 2003, TIAA will no longer accept new enrollments in the program but will continue to service the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… between 04/01/2021 and 09/30/2021 are affected. Background In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Congress passed … Medical Leave Expansion Action (EFMLEA). ARPA was enacted in March 2021, effective 04/01/2021. ARPA allows employers a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget: “New York City’s proposed budget … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on New York Citys Fiscal Year FY 2026 Executive Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 that would change public transit as we know it. It’s … to get through 2020 and saddling it with even more debt in the coming years. “The severe service cuts the MTA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itLicense Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, License Fee Revenues (Report … ended June 30, 2013 the Department collected $8.1 million in license fees, $10 million in franchise fees, and fines totaling $14.3 million. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followCollege at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. One of these … (College) and had travel expenses among the highest in the State. The employee’s travel costs totaled $143,258. … was responsible for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expenses