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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… earned an estimated 11.42 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2017. The … year, particularly in the fourth quarter, were driven by rising public equity markets,” DiNapoli said. “New York state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionState Agencies Bulletin No. 261
… File layout. Affected Employees Payroll and systems staff in agencies that use the PaySR Master File. Payment Date(s) … Paychecks dated June 20, 2001 for Administrative Payroll New Fields Added New fields have been added to the Master File to replace 'Filler' fields. There has been no change to the size of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/261-changes-master-fileDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… $420.4 million or 4.9 percent from April 2015, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli. The year-over-year decline is primarily due to lower estimated personal income tax (PIT) payments as a … were in line with more conservative projections compared to just a few months ago as the economy has shown signs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… with administrative rights or establish written procedures for granting, verifying, changing and disabling network user … services may not be understood and the district may pay for duplicated services. Officials did not ensure the IT … compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for all aspects of processing payroll including affixing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Selected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) … from January 2016 to March 2020. About the Program In 1997, MTA implemented the ACE system, a performance … contracts where the same contractor is party to a new contract (either alone or in a joint venture). Issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… and members either do not renew or become ineligible for coverage. To help members, MetroPlus needs to actively … in the city and the state to ensure a smooth transition for its members and avoid interruptions in insurance coverage … plays a vital role in providing healthcare access for many low-income New Yorkers and is an important part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a … of New York City. She has held multiple positions at JP Morgan Chase and spent decades serving on multiple board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … ). About the Program The State Education Department (SED) is part of the University of the State of New York, one of … districts and all the educational work of the State. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… assets for the period January 1 through December 31, 2014. Background The Arkville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Middletown, and is located in Delaware County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… thorough and timely audits of the financial records on an annual basis. Authorize disbursements only upon receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal … The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an eleven-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… 13, 2014. Background The City of Lackawanna is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 18,000. … The current work schedule for patrol officers results in the officers working eight days less per year than the amount specified in the collective bargaining agreement. Fire Department time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most … Local governments, citizens and the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) play important roles in the … process. Local governments, libraries, schools (except New York City) and fire districts must report to OSC: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the District’s financial … $89,040. Key Findings Monthly financial reports submitted to the Board are not accompanied by bank statements or bank … with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer files the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… records that include a running cash balance, perform bank reconciliations and ensure that monthly reports include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andHamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… of the Department’s financial operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… the Board has not adopted other policies or procedures for financial operations such as cash receipts and … of internal controls, including policies and procedures for segregation of duties, annual review of the procurement … policies, timely annual audits and the use of reserve funds. Prepare formal written bank reconciliations. … Conesus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… fuel records were accurate and all fuel was accounted for. Key Findings The Board has maintained general fund … of this fund balance increase to its reserve (restricted) funds, which increased by $1.50 million, or 65 percent (from … Adopt annual budgets that contain realistic estimates for appropriations. Ensure fuel inventory reconciliations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to conform to OSC’s uniform system. Ensure budgets are properly … budget amounts. Consider revising the procurement policy to require soliciting competition before awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018m