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DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… The return on investments increased the Fund’s value to an estimated $254.8 billion. “The state pension fund rode … unpredictable as ever. With our talented investment staff, I will continue to manage our state’s pension fund with … Actuary in September. Integral to the Fund’s strength have been the state and local governments, which consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … also found, the president received approximately $142,000 in monetary benefits over six years that were not clearly … did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer also did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) earned an estimated 11.42 percent … pension plans. The New York State and Local Retirement System provides retirement security to more than one million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… that can be made in each area. New York City Department of Education (DoE): Compliance With State Arts Education … (SED) regulations. Auditors found that 46 to 64 percent of the students sampled did not meet one or more of the SED requirements. In a follow-up report, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Determining the Better Deal: A Case Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A … counterparts; therefore, they appeared more desirable. To determine if buying used mid-sized cars was cost … but that you need a cost analysis based on total costs to determine the best option based on the local government's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… reserves that are not used. Auditors found the district’s retirement contribution, debt, repair, property loss and … (Delaware County) Auditors commended district officials for researching and implementing shared services with other … districts to achieve cost savings and maintain programs for students. For example, the board began sharing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsEscalation – Article 14 Benefits
… Escalation is the annual increase or decrease of a benefit, based on the cost-of-living index. Service retirement benefits can be eligible … at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 percent, whichever is less. However, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationYorkshire-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. … policy to communicate the purpose of its reserve funds, optimal funding levels and conditions under which the funds will be used or replenished. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Belleville-Henderson Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … Board has not developed a written plan that communicates to taxpayers the optimal funding levels or conditions under … Return any excess funds in the tax certiorari reserve to the unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-46Letchworth Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-332)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2011 through October 2, 2013. … The District’s budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $17.4 million. Key Findings For the five fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/31/letchworth-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-332East Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… July 1, 2013 through November 24, 2015. Background The East Rochester Union Free School District is located in the Towns of East Rochester, Perinton and Pittsford in Monroe County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andBuffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … does not include assistive technology purchases or rentals in the calculation of costs to claim Excess Cost Aid. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationSalem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The Salem Central School District is located in Washington County and is … accounting records for all receipts. … Salem Central School District Internal Controls Over ExtraClassroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomVillage of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period July 1, 2015 through October 24, 2016. … the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general, water and sewer funds totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … the monthly Treasurer’s report for the three operating funds. The Board did not perform or provide for annual audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… The Genesee Valley Central School District is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected seven-member … and reasonable, and develop a plan for using these amounts in a manner that benefits District taxpayers and complies … There are no recommendations pertaining to ECAs in this report. … Genesee Valley Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butternuts (Town) Board transparently planned and … in planning and could have improved its monitoring of the Project. As a result, total costs to complete the … terms. Town officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… or disbursements. The board also inappropriately used town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. … the committee treasurer, a private citizen or a board member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital … the board developed a financial plan that addressed the impact of project debt payments. Village officials incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Eastchester – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-246)
… for parking violations. Key Findings The Court’s parking ticket collection rate exceeded 85 percent during fiscal … August 28, 2012, they still remained on the unpaid parking ticket record. Town officials stated that parking ticket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246Town of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… an increased risk that the Town paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not for Town purposes. For example, we reviewed: 65 individual and aggregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Rye City School District (District) officials ensured overtime was … District’s response letter. … Determine whether Rye City School District District officials ensured overtime was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2