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Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … fund balance to exceed the statutory limit. For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWest Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas leak, roof collapse or flooding. Lockdown drills practice the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85State Agencies Bulletin No. 1998
… affected, excluding SUNY (except Agency Code 28990), CUNY, and Departments 04XXX and 21XXX (except 21400, 21450, and 21600). Background To correctly calculate split payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1998-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the initial report. State Education Department (SED): Mary Cariola Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-25) Mary Cariola is a not-for-profit organization located in … with disabilities who are three and four years of age. Mary Cariola is reimbursed for these services through rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 806
… grade on the 4/1/07 Salary Schedule are eligible for a Performance Advance if the employee: has completed one (1) … in such grade by April 1, 2008 ; and did not receive a Performance Advance in October 2007; and was rated … Position has both equated grade and NTE Position and job do not match FIS missing FIS at or below current FIS below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/806-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from … has not been terminated by resignation, employer action, retirement or any other means while receiving those benefits; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitTaxable Travel
… Purpose We examined travel expenses a New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) rent inspector incurred … Purpose We examined travel expenses a New York State Homes and Community Renewal HCR rent inspector incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead efforts to … work led to more than 190 arrests and the ordered recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the Board was … for either of these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through … procurement policy. Solicit proposals from various natural gas and electricity providers to ensure that they are paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… the potential liability of expired collective bargaining agreements; however, the District ultimately did not have to … salary increases from the collective bargaining agreements and, therefore, experienced accumulated operating surplus of $5.3 million. In addition, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… School District is a special act school district located in Westchester County, and provides education to students … consecutive years. The deficit was as high as $5.3 million in fiscal year 2008-09. However, the deficit started declining in the 2009-10 fiscal year when the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialWayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … and Monroe County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected members. The … expenditures in the adopted budgets by a total of $20.5 million. As a result, the District had operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, … do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure … maintain a running record of gallons dispensed on the fuel log. Reconcile the fuel log to inventory records. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Other Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… Management Service For information about unclaimed federal money and assets. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … lost money Other places where you can search for lost money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… any defects found during inspections. If a serious ("red flag") structural defect is identified during an … 610 flags were issued on NYSTA-owned bridges, including 22 red flags. Key Findings NYSTA repairs defects identified … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – New Career Plan
… the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 … be at least 2 percent of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/borrowing-against-your-contributionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Career Plan
… the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 … be at least 2 percent of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/borrowing-against-your-contributionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 … be at least 2 percent of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/borrowing-against-your-contributions