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Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis
This session will identify those concepts commonly misunderstood by local government managers and governing boards, help explain how to properly implement these concepts and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budgeting process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-cliff-budgeting-041625.pdfAccessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report , Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2022-S-3 ). About the … and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the State’s park system, … and enjoyable recreational and informational opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors. Title II of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/accessibility-people-disabilities-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… personal expenditures. As alleged in the complaint, not only did Thomas falsely report money he took as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardOpinion 99-14
… PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (removal and retention by the contractor of underground tanks … agreement by a town on behalf of a water district for the removal and retention by the contractor of underground water … the tanks and equipment exchanged as consideration for the removal work constitutes an indirect expenditure for purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… totaling $1.3 million were generally not being used. Niagara Wheatfield Central School District – Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (Niagara County) District officials did not properly account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… Despite recent significant payments to the federal Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF), New York is one … with unemployment insurance (UI) funds that are in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is second only to California, according to a new analysis by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… Purpose To determine (1) whether certain eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied … and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This audit covered the period January 1, … State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not fully comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… than other forms of crude production. Today’s announcement follows the Fund’s detailed assessment that … Imperial Oil Ltd. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Husky Energy Inc. MEG Energy Corp. Athabasca Oil Corp. Cenovus Energy Inc. Japan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 170
… Code: Applicable earn code Effective Date (inner scroll bar): Last Date of the payroll period Annual Addl Earnings: … Code: Applicable earn code Effective Date (inner scroll bar): Last date employee was eligible for earnings Annual … adjustment earn code Effective Date (inner scroll bar): Date adjustment starts Earnings: Amount to be adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/170-canceling-additional-annual-salary-factorNew York State Common Retirement Fund - Fiscal Year-End Value 1993-2017 - Chart
Table with fund value and rate of return from 1993 to 2017
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/nyscrf-values-chart-2017.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1613
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2017. Affected Employees Employees who receive employer … assistance benefits that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2017. Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1613-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1691
… year 2018 Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational … in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A … purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1691-educational-assistance-benefitsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… fees dropped to 0.13 percent, meaning participants now pay only $1.30 in program fees each year for every $1,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-207 Million and Counting, More New Yorkers Benefit from State Health Coverage, September 2018
Medicaid and other public health insurance programs funded through the New York State budget covered over 7 million New Yorkers in January 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-coverage-2018.pdfLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Liberty Central School District, located in Sullivan County, issued debt … Liberty Central School District Budget Review B4134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4Allegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
Allegany County County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications 2013M218
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Village of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … Key Findings The Treasurer did not provide the Board with any financial reports. As a result, Board members are … important oversight controls. The policy does not define how many credit card accounts may be established, limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. … and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 million. Key … estimates of revenues and expenditures. Activity in established reserves has not, in all cases, been in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsTown of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… the extent to which they would need to use contract services and did not properly plan and budget for them. … budget for over $400,000 in architectural and engineering services and may have incurred unnecessary costs by not … bids are sought and contracts awarded in compliance with legal requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … P DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $242 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refunds