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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Alexandria – Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges … ordinances did not conform to applicable state law. Town of Alexandria – Water and Sewer District Financial Condition … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. Officials did not budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… it should have a long-term plan in place and be mindful of the impact on its budget and taxpayers.” Local government … billion to $44.1 billion in 2010, an average annual rate of 6.5 percent. Since 2010, total debt dropped to $43.6 billion at the end of local fiscal years ending in 2018. New York City debt is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 1905
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2021 Security Performance Advances and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1905-april-2021-security-performance-advancesResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… Comptroller’s (OSC) audits often identify opportunities for improving operations and governance. They can also … different types of findings and recommendations. Our goal is that every audit has a positive effect and that audit … on their behalf) on behalf of the governing body. Be on official local government or school stationery. Tell us your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansState Agencies Bulletin No. 1921
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the new Pre-Shift Briefing calculation and the retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1921-changes-calculation-and-retroactive-adjustment-pre-shift-briefingDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1540
… who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental positions. The Director of the Budget establishes the pay rate for State seasonal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1540-december-2016-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than … 109 active IDAs. Through 2017, downstate areas accounted for 51 percent of the nearly 200,000 total net jobs gained … rest of the state with 57 percent of the total. “The need for close scrutiny of economic development efforts has never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
… March 31, 2019. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $210.2 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s audited value at the end of state fiscal year 2018 was $207.4 billion. “The Fund’s value continued to grow during its 2019 fiscal year and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): Benefit … that changes were necessary to reduce the number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in some … initial report. New York Wine and Grape Foundation: Use of State Appropriations (2015-S-102) The foundation has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Medicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn … for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays … directly for Medicaid-eligible services. Under managed care, Medicaid pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightState Agencies Bulletin No. 2010
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background: Pursuant to the side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and … Employees Association (CSEA) and a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2010-2022-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 1937
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments. Affected … for a change in the calculation of overtime. Prior to the 2019-2023 agreement, overtime was calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1937-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-publicXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… charges, even if the employee has not incurred any out-of-pocket expenses. In addition to the guidance contained in … section, State officers and employees that travel as part of their official duties should refer to: Chapter XIV, … Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards of this Guide to ensure compliance with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance … or adopt a fund balance policy that addresses what level of fund balance is needed or how any surplus funds will be … the unrestricted fund balance grew to $2.4 million as of Dec. 31, 2020. Allowing $2.4 million to accumulate and sit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… The Rockaways neighborhood in Queens experienced record job growth and business sales since Superstorm Sandy, according to a … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The population has nearly returned to the pre-storm level, … The Rockaways neighborhood in Queens experienced record job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseSolvay Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials ensured the accuracy of compensation paid and benefits provided to employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/02/solvay-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-257Alton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-96)
… January 1, 2014 through April 27, 2015. Background The Alton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Alton Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/10/alton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2015m-96Long Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-272)
… The Treasurer has not filed an annual financial report with OSC since 2011. Key Recommendations Discontinue the use … Ensure that the Treasurer file the annual financial report with OSC in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/long-lake-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-272University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment … Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a 10-member Board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-and