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Comptroller's Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2011-12, May 2012
Cost containment actions in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2011-12 Enacted Budget have greatly reduced the structural deficit that has long plagued the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2011-12.pdfEconomic Trends in New York State, October 2010
The United States is slowly recovering from the worst recession in decades, which was precipitated by high-risk lending practices. While the downturn was less s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-2010.pdfDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… organic farms, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . In 2015, New York’s … 934 certified organic farms were operating across the state. New York rated fourth in land acreage, with 213,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkPreventing and Reducing Childhood Obesity in New York, October 2008
Over one million young people in New York are considered obese, and many more are at risk of becoming obese as a result of poor eating and exercise habits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/childhood-obesity-2008-10.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… and procedures for backup of key division systems. In a follow-up, auditors found OITS officials have made some … inmate release dates. Tests of sentencing calculations for a sample of 60 inmates found proper procedures were followed … who are between three and five years of age. North Country is reimbursed for preschool special education services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the West Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The district … $3.2 million. After the district’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim. “Exploiting a vulnerable senior … victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … and the Schodack Police Department. The Rensselaer County Adult Protective Services also provided assistance. Diacetis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… Actions: Agencies are no longer responsible for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) … the agency must advise the employee to contact their Payroll/Benefits Officer upon their return from leave. This applies to the following payroll deduction codes: Plan Type Deduction Code Description …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… vendors who pay a fee to have a booth at the State Fair. In these instances, a Centralized Corporate Customer is not … does business under the same Tax Identification Number. In this case, the Business Units will relate the Local … Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and password. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… were proper and supported, and debt service payments were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. However, … did not: Record dates CPF collections were received for seven out of 27 CPF collections. Deposit nine CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… and recommendations, OMH officials agreed to recover program overpayments where appropriate and ensure that PSCH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… School districts receive a fiscal stress score that is based on several factors: year-end fund balance, operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressOpinion 92-19
… ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential … TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 94-33
… a fire department may not participate in a service award program unless they are subject to being called to duty under … for which a volunteer firefighters' service award program has been established may participate in the program. Article 11-A of the General Municipal Law (§214 et …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system andor electronic data to be recovered as quickly and effectively as possible following an unplanned disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… Evaluate all existing user accounts, periodically review for necessity and appropriateness, and adequate written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106What to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfTraffic Fatalities are Growing in New York State
Since 2019, motor vehicle fatalities in New York State have risen sharply, reversing the improvements made in the years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/traffic-fatalities-are-growing-in-new-york-state.pdfStafford Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Management (2023M-110)
Determine whether the Stafford Fire Department’s (Department) Board and Treasurer properly managed the Department’s finances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/stafford-fire-department-inc-2023-110.pdfInternal Controls for Cash Disbursements Webinar Presentation
Print out the Internal Controls for Cash Disbursements presentation to follow along with the webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-cash-disbursements-04-21-21.pdf