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DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… revenue declines, and increased borrowing, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, are making the Authority’s capital program … appear increasingly unrealistic. “The MTA and its riders face difficult years ahead, despite recent federal relief … uncertain. If not, the MTA, and its customers, likely face serious cuts to upgrades and other work that could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1900
… codes that apply to the types of payments made by the State of New York are Exemption Code 04 (Exempt under tax … 1042-S is being issued. City University of New York (CNY) State of New York (NYS) Box 12e: Withholding Agent’s GIIN Not … a Person. Box 13d: Recipient’s City or Town, Province or State, Country, ZIP or Foreign Postal Code This box is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1900-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-u-s-source-income-subject-withholdingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Baldwin Union Free School District , Catskill Central … overtime. There was no documented pre-approval for any of the overtime reviewed and all overtime was approved after … unrestricted fund balance totaled $5.5 million as of June 30, 2016 and was 14 percent of 2016-17 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… your local government’s capital assets, you must develop a long-term plan. The plan should address how you monitor and maintain assets and how much you can … replaced or repaired; Estimated costs of acquisition, replacement or repair; The method by which assets will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1998
State Agencies Bulletin No 1998
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1998-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… office, Sheingold served as chief counsel to the New York State Inspector General, with a focus on fraud and … corruption. He was an assistant attorney general in the New York State Attorney General’s litigation bureau, where he … Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of Sheingold is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the … Schoharie County Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process 2015M87 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Taxable Travel
… years 2014, 2015, and 2016. These included expenses for rental vehicles and fuel to conduct rent inspections … to reimbursement for expenses to travel from his home (or rental vehicle pick-up location) to his work area, as these … in particular, by recording and reporting personal use of rental vehicles. Ensure employees reimburse the State for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from federal income tax. … you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… $99.5 million. Key Findings The department maintained manual inventory records that included the date, stick … Starting in March 2016, the department also began using an electronic fuel monitoring system that tracks the actual … log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure electronic or manual book inventory records of fuel are …
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
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. Internal Revenue … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsMount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District Financial Condition 2013M360
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)
… Wayne Central School District is located in Wayne County and Monroe County. The District is governed by the Board of … primarily with State aid, sales tax, real property taxes, and grants. Key Finding Over the last five years, District … reserve funds identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting … Sullivan and Ulster Counties, and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected members. There are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects. The audit covers the period … 2012. Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any defects found during inspections. … engineer. As of July 2012, NYSTA records show it owns 792 bridges. Between January 2008 and July 2012, 610 flags were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 806
… dated 4/30/08, Pay Period 1L Background Chapter 419 of the Laws of 2004, Article 8, Section 131.6 of the Civil Service Law and the 2003-2007 bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/806-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesWestmere Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District filed accurate … is located in Albany County and is governed by the Board of Fire Commissioners which consists of five elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/18/westmere-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2014m-12Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine whether the Board ensured that … Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hardenburgh in Delaware County and the Town of Middletown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mClaryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53Pulaski Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-81)
… School District is located in the Towns of Richland, Sandy Creek and Albion in Oswego County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pulaski-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-81