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Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
While the FY 2024 budget remains balanced, the city-stated budget gap in FY 2025 is $7.1 billion, the highest level on record and the highest share of city-funded revenue since FY 2011, suggesting significant budgetary pressure to manage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2024.pdfNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29.pdfThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-10)
To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Erie County New York on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s10.pdfA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s12-response.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
Agencies must forward all checks money orders etc and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen showing Business Unit Deposit ID and total amount to DTFTreasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identifies risks and concerns that underscore the importance of taking action to address the trajectory of state spending and improve the state’s structural imbalance, while … of $27.3 billion through State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2028-29 and state spending is projected to rise at a rate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportOpinion 91-61
… issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan) BAIL MONEYS -- Fees (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration … justice courts must collect the additional one per cent 1 fee on bail imposed under General Municipal Law in those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61IX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… Pursuant to §4 (1) of the State Finance Law, no money shall be paid from any fund under the management of the state, or any agency or officer thereof except in pursuance of an appropriation by law. Section 4 (5) also provides that … Pursuant to 4 1 of the State Finance Law no money shall be paid from any fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend them appropriately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefEmpowering Minds Therapy Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by Empowering Minds Therapy Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR were properly calculated adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Departments SED guidelines including the Reimbursable Cost Manual RCM
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/empowering-minds-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUncollected Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, … on July 31, 2013 and covered the period of April 1, 2007 to February 1, 2013. The objective was to determine whether the Department effectively pursues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/uncollected-penalties-followMary Cariola Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Mary Cariola … Mary Cariola provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are three and four years of … information, including costs that Mary Cariola reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/07/mary-cariola-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualQuaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… totaling $27,058, as required by their policy. Approved fuel credit card payments of $4,875 without supporting … purchasing policy requirements are followed. Ensure all fuel card charges are sufficiently supported prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96Theresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Theresa Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and whether they properly managed fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60Opinion 92-34
… FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) -- Remission to State Comptroller (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Mandatory Surcharges (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 90-38
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS … Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY LAW, §205-a: The status of a highway as a … designated, one or more residences or commercial buildings on the highway become occupied. Highway Law, §205-a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled nearly $62.7 billion through Jan. 31, a decline of $658.3 million or 1 percent from the … the Financial Plan released with the Executive Budget on Jan. 17. "State tax collections are slightly above Executive … All Funds spending totaled nearly $121.5 billion through Jan. 31, approximately $4.2 billion or 3.6 percent higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-report