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Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… goals. Background The Migrant Education Program (Program) is a federal grant program authorized by the Federal … – is a migratory agricultural worker or fisher, and who has moved between school districts within the past three … an agricultural or fishing activity as a principal means of livelihood. The Program’s goals are to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Conditions (2021-S-27) Flooding remains a serious issue for the City and the Metropolitan Transportation Agency’s … in the initial audit report, implementing a new procedure for monitoring and reviewing training records. Of the initial … The New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) provides for public access to government records. Under FOIL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. Our audit … Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and … programs administered by OTDA are the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials did not establish an adequate accounting system for the district’s funds. As a result, district officials … collected, submitted, and deposited, and disbursements are for valid purposes. As a result, 72 of 90 transactions tested totaling $321,554 were not properly accounted for. Officials did not ensure collections and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Glossary
… Property”). Account A record of financial transactions for individuals, such as with banks, brokerages, utility … must group the individual items into one aggregate amount for each property type. Audit An examination and verification … to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds requesting payment for monies being held by the New York State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … School District – Financial Management (Wyoming County) For the 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years, the board … sound budgets and monitor and update its multi-year plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (2020-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid cost savings can be achieved by modifying the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C cost-sharing claims in accordance with federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s65-response.pdfCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2022-23. Background Chapter 531 of the … is within the limit. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to balance the budget in the event revenue projections are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… which included overestimated appropriations. The budgets for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 called for using a total of about $3.1 million in reserves and … have not implemented the district’s reserve fund policy for the funding and use of reserve funds. One reserve, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… took place in New York City. The NYPD’s data is drawn from incident reports that are prepared by its Hate Crimes Task Force. … there were data disparities between the NYPD’s individual incident reports and summaries of bias-related crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the conditions for withdrawals. His report found the city’s reserve policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundTaxes – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Obscuring Collections Trends The PTET provides a way for certain taxpayers to avoid the $10,000 limit on federal itemized deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) by imposing a tax on the … rely more heavily on sales and user taxes. Tax Burden Increases The combined federal, State, and local tax burden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/taxesReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - June 2005
The City has managed its budget well since the attack on the World Trade Center, and the economy continues to improve.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2006.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - May 2019
The FY 2020 budget totals $92.5 billion, including $68.2 billion that will be funded with locally generated revenues (i.e., City funds).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2020.pdfRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfTown of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund. As a result, the Board did not always adopt accurate budgets. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-80
… Affected Employees Employees whose balance of RRSU for Bargaining Unit 67 DRP reductions is less than zero (0) … number Background As part of the New York State and RRSU for Bargaining Unit 67 Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP) created … year 2015-2016. Effective Date(s) Repayment of the RRSU for Bargaining Unit 67 DRP reductions will begin in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-80-repayment-rrsu-bargaining-unit-67-deficit-reductionPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express … petty cash payments will involve small amounts required for infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount … petty cash fund should periodically request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… and regulations and Department policies and procedures. In addition, we performed data analytics to identify and … payroll information and various information maintained in the Department’s mainframe applications. Key Findings We … overpayments totaling $788,487, which included $55,423 in fraudulent claims, and underpayments totaling $48,728. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… not effectively manage the District’s financial condition and presented budgets indicating the District needed to both increase real property taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close projected budget … to $4.4 million on December 31, 2020, which is excessive and enough to pay 41.5 percent of the District’s 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27