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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Local Government Audits
… officials did not properly approve or monitor agreements for PTEs. Without adequate controls, the board cannot be … which is seven years beyond its usable life, accounted for approximately $66,000, or 70%, of these total repair … any highway equipment capital reserve funds to save funds for asset replacement. Middle Country Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-local-government-auditsFayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Audit Results With … minor exceptions, District officials sought competition for professional services. Key Recommendation Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable and ensure all professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mSpencer-Van Etten Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-155)
… managing user accounts, providing adequate training and adopting and distributing a written information technology (IT) … plan. However, certain sensitive IT control weaknesses and audit recommendations were communicated confidentially to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/spencer-van-etten-central-school-district-information-technology-2021mGeneva City School District - Reserves (2018M-51)
… a reserve policy. The Board did not include provisions to fund reserves in its annual budgets. Seven reserves with … Board should adopt a reserve policy. Appropriately budget to fund reserves. Determine if the amounts reserved are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/22/geneva-city-school-district-reserves-2018m-51DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… or incorrectly reported. State Education Department: Unity House of Troy, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… grateful for the trust Comptroller DiNapoli has placed in me over the years,” Titarchuk said. “Working with the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… 30, 2018, that were potentially overfunded or unnecessary. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated overall … year (SFY) that ended March 31, 2021, reflecting the financial markets’ dramatic rebound from lows reached during … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… better than the Division of the Budget’s current estimates for the first quarter, but the economy is sending mixed … lower than the same period in SFY 2022-23, reflecting, in part, the impact of slower income growth and financial market … than projected. The State’s General Fund ended June with a balance of $44.2 billion, $1.3 billion higher than DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli: 1st Quarter State Tax Receipts Modestly Higher Than Division of Budget Projections
… higher than the same period in SFY 2023-24, reflecting, in part, the impact of employment and wage growth on withholding … which was $3.6 billion, or 6.2%, lower than last year for the same period, primarily due to lower Medicaid … DOB projected. The State’s General Fund ended June with a balance of $49.6 billion, $2.1 billion higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-1st-quarter-state-tax-receipts-modestly-higher-division-budget-projectionsEscalation – Article 14 Benefits
… index. Service retirement benefits can be eligible for either full or partial escalation. If a benefit is eligible for full escalation, it will increase or decrease each April … below the original amount paid. The full escalation date for a service retirement is the first day of the month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… raising concerns even as the U.S. economy continues to show strength,” DiNapoli said. “Fortunately, our diverse and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through October 13, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $52.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Town of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… Key Findings The Board was not fully transparent in planning and could have improved its monitoring of the … change order, which should have been competitively bid in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law … action. Appendix C includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94Town of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-2)
… effectively manage the Town’s fund balance and continued to unrealistically estimate revenues and appropriations in … In addition, the Board did not ensure it received up-to-date, accurate financial reports in a timely manner, which … (TOV) funds that as of January 1, 2024 were sufficient to fund the entire 2024 budgeted appropriations. Also, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-leicester-financial-management-2025m-2Island Trees Union Free School District – Inventorying and Monitoring Capital Assets (2024M-145)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Island Trees Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Island Trees Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/island-trees-union-free-school-district-inventorying-and-monitoringFairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2025M-75)
… in a costeffective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness. Key Findings District … in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for accuracy and completeness. We attribute these findings to … not seek competition or document the competitive process for 11 other purchases totaling $178,347 out of 18 totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/fairview-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2025m-75County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections (2024M-50)
… and Recreation Department (Department) and Putnam County Golf Course (Golf Course) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported … were supported. Key Findings The County’s Department and Golf Course did not always record, deposit, remit … and Recreation Department Department and Putnam County Golf Course Golf Course recorded deposited remitted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/20/county-putnam-recreation-and-golf-course-collections-2024m-50