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DiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt … average. In 2017, 8.3 percent of credit card debt in New York state was delinquent by 90 days or more, higher than … ), the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ( https://www.newyorkfed.org/banking/protection.html …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… efforts of volunteer fire fighters to protect residents and their property," DiNapoli said "My legislative proposal … of providing fire services before contracts are signed and creates a more standardized process across New York that … the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York and the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. His office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… Family Service Society (FSS) Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the … in benefits that she was not entitled to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is being held accountable for her actions,” … former Family Service Society FSS Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $914.3 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… for $211.4 million of bonds maturing in 2020 through 2024 (Bidding Group 1), $316.7 million of bonds maturing in 2025 through 2029 (Bidding Group 2) and $386.2 million of bonds maturing in 2030 through 2041 (Bidding Group 3). The state and the winning firms closed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-9143-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsReal Estate Portfolio
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, determined the need to … January 2010 through July 2013. Background The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation's largest state public … To determine whether the New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … 3, 2017. Background Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careSt. Anne Institute – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … personal service costs, consisting of $6,010 in salaries and $1,277 in fringe benefits for employees who were not directly related to the preschool program; and $6,917 in other than personal service costs, consisting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/st-anne-institute-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of … were for proper purposes. The Board did not audit and approve 63 disbursements prior to payment, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277West Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which it is located. The District is governed by an … managed. The District also failed to claim over $121,500 in grant money awarded to it by the Federal Emergency … properly monitored and that reimbursements are submitted in a timely manner. Contact FEMA to determine if the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The District is a … monthly bank reconciliations during the period January 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, and the 2011 annual financial report filed with OSC was not accurate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Troy – Budget Review (B17-5-13)
… the City faces potential significant increased salary and wage cost when these agreements are settled. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b17-5-13Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… District is located in the Town of Pawling in Dutchess and Putnam counties. The District is governed by the Board of … $35.8 million, which were funded primarily with State aid and real property taxes. Key Findings The Board did not … adequate oversight of the District’s capital projects and tax certiorari reserve funds. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185Village of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities and school districts that have been authorized to issue … the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … Key Findings Based on our review, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Board had delegated discretionary functions to independent contractors. Background The Village of Village of the Branch … a contract, which provides for an annual fee for basic services of $8,000 plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has approximately 32,000 residents. The … did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City … the City with materials and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Federal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 – Federal Funding and New York
… employees has dropped from a high of approximately 147,000 in 2000, the annual average number of federal employees in New York has remained relatively steady between 113,000 and 117,000 since 2013. 1 In 2025 this stability was interrupted with a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employment-loss-ny-2025SUNY Bulletin No. SU-312
… for any earnings on the Additional Pay page; and No existing row on the Additional Pay page effective … SUNY Bulletin No SU312 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-312-2021-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-suny-21pOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… the commissioner of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods … authorizing competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Avoca Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-19)
… whether Avoca Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual … Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 20 total individuals we tested (15 selected employees and all five Board members), four employees or 27 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/avoca-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23Baldwin Union Free School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-17)
… Baldwin Union Free School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual … Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 120 total individuals we tested (115 selected employees and all five Board members), 17 employees or 15 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/10/06/baldwin-union-free-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training