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William Floyd Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-165)
… Background The William Floyd Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The … operates eight schools with approximately 8,700 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … not have adequate procedures in place to ensure overtime is preapproved, and District officials generally did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-165Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… have private interest in a limited liability company (LLC) that provided report card services to the District. After the LLC discontinued providing services, the Superintendent … to the Board, and the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to what the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected … Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s long-term needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Agency (SCIDA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. … Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency PILOT Program 2013M161 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… 2016. Background The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The … operates five schools with approximately 2,650 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… The federal government must come up with a plan on how it is going to provide financial help to local governments during this difficult time. New York is resilient, but our local governments are hurting.” New … as strong as in the pre-COVID first quarter. Although it is not yet clear what is driving the growth in sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing for granted. With expectations of a slowing economy and ongoing concerns regarding federal fiscal policies, a … http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19East Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… services in a competitive manner. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always … goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … years for 43 professional service contracts (91 percent of tested contracts) totaling $1.8 million. Did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125CUNY Bulletin No. CU-739
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Payment. Affected Employees: Employees in City University of New York (CUNY) campus security titles who meet the … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Section 8 of the 2016-2021 Blue Collar Agreement between the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-739-cuny-june-2022-uniform-allowance-paymentDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal … housing crisis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … to ensure the unprecedented federal relief funds help New Yorkers in need and are not lost because of unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (Cayuga County) The former supervisor did … was inappropriately reimbursed $1,526 for expenditures on the town’s credit card and did not deposit five cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsJefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… audit report released in October 2020. Background JCIDA is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1971. JCIDA’s Board is composed of seven members appointed by the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… $1.4 billion less than the state Division of Budget (DOB) projected in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. In addition, … $915.8 million through May, $412.2 million lower than projected. The Department of Education made $4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayOpinion 88-41
… the presentation of such programs with town property. This is in response to your letter concerning the expenditure of … for any of the purposes authorized by law...." It is well settled that, absent express statutory authority, … 2 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §10.39). However, it is also well settled that, subject to applicable civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41State Agencies Bulletin No. 1453.1
… To notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes for pet insurance. Affected Employees Members of NYSCOPBA in … codes 559 and 560. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available for these deductions. Agency Actions Notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/14531-new-deduction-codes-559-nyscopba-pet-insurance-and-560-nyscopba-vpiState Agencies Bulletin No. 1453
… Payroll Bulletin No. 1453.1 . Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes for pet insurance. Affected Employees Members of NYSCOPBA in Bargaining Units 01 and 21 Effective Date(s) … To notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes for pet insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1453-new-deduction-codes-559-nyscopba-petfirst-pet-insurance-and-560State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2020-F-13) … report. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services … through non-military use agreements that include a women’s shelter and a community center. One is a now a military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0X.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… of this Chapter for more information), and disregarded entity (see Section 3.B – Registering a Disregarded Entity … out the appropriate IRS form(s). The Office of the State Comptroller relies on the agency to obtain accurate and … over a set period. Vendor Inquiry\Lookup – Agencies can search this report by TIN, Vendor Name or other vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationSaranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to … records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or … payrolls to ensure that payments are based on actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… may also find cost savings through cooperative purchasing arrangements with other municipalities and school districts. Several such arrangements are already in place. Contact your county purchasing agent for more information about these arrangements. Note: There is no general statutory authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costs