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Astor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Astor Services for Children & Families (Astor) on its Consolidated Fiscal … fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Astor, a not-for-profit organization located in Rhinebeck, New York, … the ages of three and five years. Astor is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… that after a nationwide spike in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment rates for … that after a nationwide spike in unemployment New Yorkers with disabilities continue to face a higher unemployment rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to submit a change to the Direct Deposit … note, this disruption will occur after the completion of the confirm of the specials payroll cycle every week. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… "Sales tax collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the … due to a $238 million correction in the fourth quarter of 2015, which distorted New York City's year-to-year growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… “Just as local governments are receiving their final round of federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act, they … said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s counties, towns and calendar year cities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Bolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The board did not approve the disposal of assets with a book value of $4,483. Auditors found that district officials did not maintain up-to-date disposal records and 10 of 25 assets (40 percent) totaling $43,330 were not traced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1438
… contained in the 2011-2015 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), … A memorandum dated 10/30/2015 from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) provides additional guidance. … Criteria Employees who meet the following criteria as of 03/31/15 are eligible to receive the 2014-2015 Pilot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1438-2014-2015-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other things, the … retiree dies. required to contribute to the health insurance coverage costs. offered subsidized health insurance costs by allowing the retiree to buy coverage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesOther Bulletin No. 39
… Fund’s Board Resolution 2017-21 authorizes the Memorandum of Agreement between the State University Construction Fund … 10/06/2017, which provides for a change in the calculation of overtime for all eligible members. Prior to the Memorandum of Agreement, overtime was calculated using the factor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-39-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1537
… contained in the 2015-2016 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), … A memo dated October 7, 2016 from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) authorized the 2015-2016 … Criteria Employees who meet the following criteria as of 03/31/16 are eligible to receive the 2015-2016 Pilot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1537-2015-2016-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $94.4 million. This collectively reduced the effectiveness of managing the district’s financial condition. The board and … results during the audit period were over $118 million. Of the $94.4 million in year-end transfers, $57.6 million … financial operations. Financial reports submitted in six of the 22 months to the board were between 60 and 107 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations. The board improperly assigned the duties of the district treasurer to an independent contractor. … made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (Ulster County) The board did … whether the town received this purchase due to the lack of supporting documentation. Also, the supervisor used a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… policy advocacy and, as a last resort, divestment. Because of his efforts, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global … The Fund’s 2025 Climate Action Plan update builds on many of the programs developed pursuant to the original Plan, … Fund’s investments posed by climate change. Key components of the updated plan include: actively engaging with portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to … March 31, 2012. This legislation authorized the creation of a new Tier 6 pension plan including a VDC plan. ( See … Once a Tier 6 member has reached three (3) years of membership, employees’ contribution rate is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… a voucher, the Business Unit should select the Vendor ID of the vendor that provided the goods or services. This is … Therefore, Business Units should determine the Vendor ID of the entity they are doing business with by matching more than one piece of information. To accomplish this, Business Units should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark … had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. In 2019, fares covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… “Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments,” at a press conference in the City of Schenectady with Mayor Gary R. McCarthy, … provide greater internet access. The initiatives underway in Schenectady are a model for others to follow, and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… or New York City, the MTA desperately needs an influx of federal funds or unheard of service cuts and workforce reductions will happen. Failure … 2024. The 2021 budget gap is more than half (53 percent) of the MTA’s annual projected revenue. The gaps in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… and recover millions, but more needs to be done. My office is working with SED to account for every dollar and make certain that children are getting … Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2018-S-26) Parsons, based in New York City, is a for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractors