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DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… revenues are rapidly falling,” DiNapoli said. “In this year’s state budget, aid to local governments was flat and … for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent from last year. From March through May 2020, local governments have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has … data. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… DiNapoli's disclosure proposals asked the companies to report their spending on candidates, political parties, … communications, payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization … struck down prohibitions on independent corporate spending for political advocacy, the Fund has filed resolutions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1036
… U.S. Treasury Securities directly from the Treasury via direct deposit. Employees may now purchase electronic … employees to purchase electronic Treasury securities via direct deposit. Employee Actions To use TreasuryDirect®, … US Treasury Securities directly from the Treasury via direct de …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1036-new-us-treasury-securities-direct-deposit-form-ac-3245Maintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… and Mountain Lake to establish daily reimbursement rates for services provided to their respective residents. During … million in inappropriate and/or unsupported costs claimed for reimbursement by these facilities. Such costs included … $356,061 in revenues received by these facilities for the three years ended June 30, 2008, that should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… Emergency Squad, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Afton, Chenango County. The Company … not providing adequate oversight to ensure the procedures in the constitution and bylaws are being followed, and did … for payment presented to it, through a resolution noted in the minutes, there is no process in place to verify that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… $117.3 billion through the first 10 months of the fiscal year, or $1.1 billion below initial projections and $628.5 … but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date tax collections of $63.3 billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Putnam County Industrial … projects in its 2012 annual report submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller. Key Findings In 1996, the PCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… information technology (IT) department that operates out of its main office. RGRTA owns IT resources including … Security Policy (Policy) established by the State Office of Information Technology Services (NYS ITS). The Policy … However, we did identify unsupported systems used by RGRTA on 14 devices. The unsupported systems on 6 of the 14 devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1188
… State Fiscal Years. Incentive payment amount for training in State fiscal year 2011-12 is $250.00. To be eligible for … Incentive Program payment is pensionable and included in the calculation of overtime. Agency Actions When … Program payment is taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross wages and is subject to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1188-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1075
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions to pay the Firearms Training and Safety … as described below Effective Date(s) Immediately Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria The PEF 2007-11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1075-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programJowonio School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities between three and five years of age. Jowonio is reimbursed for preschool special education … $98,572 in personal service costs, which consisted of ineligible employee bonuses; and $19,538 in other than personal service costs, which consisted of $16,656 in insufficiently documented vehicle costs, $2,370 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/jowonio-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established … Washington County. The District is governed by the Board of Education (Board) which comprises five elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… examination to mitigate investment risk and minimize market impact. “Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine has led …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… for 2021. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… process. Auditors reviewed 82 claims totaling $560,008 of the $4.5 million (12 percent) claims paid during the audit period … district officials could have improved their management of a 2016 capital project. Auditors determined that district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Charlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … 4 percent statutory limit, at 10.61 percent in 2007-08, 5.11 percent in 2008-09, 12.04 percent in 2009-10, and 4.05 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232GASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… revenues. The statement describes four categories of nonexchange transaction: Derived tax revenues (for example … (for example grants entered into voluntarily). The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the Statement No. 33 impact on … revenue recognition when using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Modified accrual will be used in preparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsContract Advisory No. 16
… reports for the most recently concluded State fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st) are due no later than May 15 th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thWhat to Expect from Us
… within 90 days from the date of the first letter we sent to you or when we receive your documents online. We'll send … recover your money is 15 percent. The Value of Your Claim To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we can’t tell you … your plan with your mobile phone center. If you selected to receive text message updates, we’ll send you a text when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-us