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VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in … limited to: Developing and implementing a complete system of internal controls governing advance accounts; Proper … Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewTown of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a population … Town of Big Flats Financial Management 2013M170 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170NY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… electricity come from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind by 2030. NY-Sun was launched in 2012 by the … to help establish a self-sustaining and self-sufficient solar industry in the State. Our initial audit report, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/ny-sun-incentive-program-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… of Motor Vehicles has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is … Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsClarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… the Clarence Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively … appropriations from 2018-19 through 2020-21 by a total of $16 million and appropriated $6.4 million that was not … In effect, officials improperly sheltered a portion of surplus fund balance from the statutory limit and made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
… fund balance only when needed to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/ardsley-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-13Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition and management for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Opinion 2004-3
… establish and delineate limits on the amount of real property taxes that may be imposed annually by counties, … in this section, the amount to be raised by tax on real estate in any fiscal year, i n addition to providing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to … pertaining to you, see OSC’s Personal Privacy Protection Law page for an alternative means to request such records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilDisability Benefits
… NYSLRS provides a disability retirement benefit for members who are permanently disabled … because of a physical or mental condition. A disability retirement benefit is a pension that will provide monthly … Important facts members need to know about disability retirement benefits from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/disability-benefitsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… is plenty of time before the next scheduled fare increase for the MTA to refocus its efforts on reducing waste, which … service ($317 million), and lower health insurance costs for active employees and retirees ($218 million) compared to … risen much faster than inflation over the past six years. For instance, since 2007, the cost of a 30-day MetroCard rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… authorized the issuance of up to $5 billion in borrowings for State cash flow relief, consisting of a $2 billion line … next five years, declining to $4 billion in SFY 2025-26. For the second year in a row, the SFY 2021-22 Enacted Budget … as well as removing requirements that proceeds be used for capital purposes. It also authorized issuing debt for MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… with significant discrepancies. For example, in one case, a client was not placed until over one year after being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… funding for critical environmental and clean energy projects.” IRA Grants Energy, clean air and conservation programs funded … have been awarded at least $365.8 million for a variety of projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, … New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Office of General Services – Capital Asset Management (2022-S-32) Capital assets include land, buildings, … reliance on benefits. A prior audit, issued in August 2022, found that State agencies and employment service … for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement (2022-S-40) The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, which helps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-55
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY- Powers and Duties (submission of books and records for audit) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (requiring submission of fire company books for audit); (regulating fund raising … the audit of the books and records of the incorporated fire company which constitutes the village fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Opinion 97-2
… to imply the power to "self-insure" for that purpose ( Rice v Cayuga-Onondaga Healthcare Plan , 190 AD2d 330, 599 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… in coming years as revenue growth is expected to slow and billions of dollars in settlement money are spent, … is much improved because of actions by the Governor and the Legislature, legal settlements and robust tax revenues this year,” DiNapoli said. “Yet … in coming years as revenue growth is expected to slow and billions of dollars in settlement money are spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-report