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DiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation, with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The continuing foreclosure challenge is squeezing municipal budgets when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsSelect Financial Management Practices
… grew from $503,430 in 2012 to over $1.7 million in 2013 (a 250 percent increase). In 2014, the balance decreased to $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/select-financial-management-practicesPerformance Based Bus Safety Program
… requires the Department to conduct a safety inspection of each bus every six months. In October 2013, the Department … their operations. Under the Program, a carrier whose out-of-service (OOS) rate is less than 10 percent is rated as Preferred, and each of its buses should receive one full comprehensive inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/performance-based-bus-safety-programCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at VendorSupported Levels
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, driven … Labor Statistics BLS indicates consumer prices grew by 61 in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… detailed in the advertisement posted in the NYS Contract Reporter, CR #2089311) pursuant to its discretionary … this opportunity have been posted to the NYS Contract Reporter at http://www.nyscr.ny.gov (CR #2089311). All … detailed in the advertisement posted in the NYS Contract Reporter CR 2089311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148DiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… suppliers in Bangladesh and should explain what steps it is taking to ensure human rights are upheld there and throughout its supply chain. Safety in the workplace is not just a human right; it is necessary to good business management and integral to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District officials did not ensure separation payments and leave accruals were accurate, supported and approved. Due to … payroll clerk, were paid more than $95,300 in longevity retirement incentives that were not approved by the Board of … more than $1,600. Huntington Union Free School District – Online Banking (Suffolk County) While auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… risks that warrant further restrictions or divestment. He is also reaching out to the Fund’s investment managers to … investments in many Russian companies, I believe it is prudent to freeze purchases in all Russian companies due … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewDiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… a month, Russia’s unconscionable and immoral invasion has brought devastation and destruction to Ukraine,” DiNapoli … violent and unpredictable foreign policy has rightfully brought on substantial sanctions and his war has made Russia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsContact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… School Accountability 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 localgov@osc.ny.gov Audits, Local Government … localgov@osc.ny.gov Regional Offices Technical Assistance is available at any of our Regional Offices [pdf] Binghamton … Counties Rochester Regional Office The Powers Building 16 West Main Street, Suite 522 Rochester, NY 14614-1608 Tel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Argyle Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 90-17
… in the next succeeding assessment of town taxes. This is in reply to your inquiry relating to the use of surplus … without consideration, to the town in which the district is located. You ask whether surplus moneys of the fire … for the surplus moneys of the district. Consequently, it is our opinion that those moneys must be distributed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… $ 1,345,292 $ 12,745,492 $ 15,326,343 Payments to suppliers (2,725,349) (365,137) (3,090,486) (2,812,238) Payments to employees (3,360,055) (750,828) (4,110,883) (4,209,688) Internal activity - payments to other funds (1,296,768) (1,296,768) Claims paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Reported Crimes Rose in 2022 According to data published by the State Division of Criminal Justice … of overall crime trends is relatively large compared to data trends over the past decade. The statewide crime rate also rose in 2022, increasing by 22 percent to 2,129 crimes per 100,000 people. Within the seven major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyPipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up)
… million in property damage. The Public Service Commission (PSC) operates a federally certified safety program for … Department of Public Service (DPS) staff, who report to PSC, conduct investigations of accidents and performs … April 1, 2013 through October 21, 2015, determined whether PSC was providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/pipeline-safety-oversight-followRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… at Riverbank State Park operated by Riverbank Restaurant Group, LLC (RRG), for the period May 1, 2004 to December 31, 2013. … cultural facilities. In March 2004, Parks entered into a 10-year contract with RRG to provide food concession services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupState Agencies Bulletin No. 1587
… Purpose To notify agencies of the Control-D report, NPAY741 (Aliens Who Have Reached … (if applicable) taxes. Note : If the NRA is a resident of one of the five boroughs in New York City or the City of Yonkers, … To notify agencies of the ControlD report NPAY741 Aliens Who Have Reached Their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1587-nonresident-aliens-nras-who-have-reached-their-tax-treaty-limitsCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… February 29, 2012. Background The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has approximately 5,200 residents. The City government is organized under a City Council, which comprises five elected Commissioners, one of whom is the Mayor. The City finances these services mainly through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… Fund (Fund) has reached agreement with GoPro Inc. to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity, … when seeking diverse board candidates. GoPro agreed to amend its Nominating and Governance Committee Charter to solidify its commitment to seek diverse director nominees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversity