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DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… DiNapoli said. “It has so far survived the worst crisis in its history by covering budgets with massive federal aid. … extreme weather and maximizing new sources of revenue are all challenges the MTA needs to address before emergency … average of 4.2%, higher than projected inflation. In 2025, when federal aid runs out, the MTA plans to balance its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults struggling with mental Illness and 5.1% with a severe mental illness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedOpinion 92-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Improvement Districts (eligibility to vote) … Supreme Court case of Salyer v Tulare Water District , 410 US 719, 93 S Ct 1224, 35 L Ed 2d 659, in which the Supreme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39Lumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 5, 2014. … the President to co-sign checks along with the Treasurer for amounts in excess of $500; the Secretary-Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… separate from the Town of Niskayuna and Schenectady County in which it is located. The District is governed by an … number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and accurately record volunteer … activities. District officials did not review the entries in the computer program unless the points earned as indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… publicly disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between his business and the Department. It … should disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between his business and the Department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District accurately reported fund balance and other … fund balance ranged between 4.8 and 8.3 percent of the ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … Adopt a written reserve fund plan and policy that includes how the reserves will be funded, the optimal funding levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices for the period … Key Finding The County enterprise funds users’ charges have not been sufficient to cover their respective expenses. The County’s general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 19, 2014. … The members, including five officers, are responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … analysis when deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsClifton-Fine Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-297)
… in the Towns of Clifton, Fine, Pitcairn and Russell in St. Lawrence County. The District, which is governed by an … District has not developed a multiyear financial plan to address its financial condition. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/23/clifton-fine-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-297Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-43
… Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to the Rent Regulation Services Unit. Affected Employees Employees … 230 ) deductions are based on an employee’s annual salary, Pay Basis Code and percentage of time worked. OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-43-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andFinancial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… There is a lag between the end of a locality’s fiscal year and when that locality’s … filed (in preliminary form) and reviewed. … Financial Data What is the general schedulecycle of data availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… was to evaluate the IDA’s project monitoring practices for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … their projected goals. The Agency does not have a process for taking action when businesses fail to make PILOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… The Concord Industrial Development Agency was created in 1980 to further the economic development of the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementVillage of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt … Use surplus general fund money as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85State Agencies Bulletin No. 779
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the 2008 Blind … Affairs - Blind Veterans Annuity Background Pursuant to Executive Law Article 17, Section 362, Subdivision 3, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/779-2008-blind-veterans-annuity-increaseGreece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s information technology (IT) … million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt any policies to protect its IT assets. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Library officials did not have a comprehensive hardware inventory. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… environment against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period January 1, 2016 through October 6, 2017. … and ensure that accounts are periodically reviewed for necessity and appropriateness. Review the Internet usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9