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Approved State Contracts and Payments

… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,722 contracts for state agencies … grants, including $31.4 million to the United Way of New York City, $23.2 million to Food Bank for New York City and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/approved-state-contracts-and-payments

Financial Toolkit for Local Officials

… Budgeting in Future Years Cash Flow Management Strategies … Local government and school district leaders …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/financial-toolkit

DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York

… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 … 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller … of homeless adults that are veterans was reduced from 9% in 2010 to just 1% in 2022. “Veterans answered the call to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-york

Schuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)

… not know the true cash or financial position at any point in time during the fiscal year. Because financial records … with tax installment agreements and a list of taxpayers in default of their tax installment agreement. As a result, … Prepare and file the required annual report with OSC in a timely manner and ensure that the accounting records are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186

Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor

… The internal auditor: develops a risk assessment and ensures proper … with other districts when obtaining internal and claims auditing services. Get additional information on … The district's claim auditor The district’s deputy claims auditor The district's external auditor Resources …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditor

Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data

… of property based on bias and prejudice. The Act requires law enforcement agencies throughout the State to collect and … Services (Division). The Division compiles hate crime data in an annual statewide report and submits summary data to the … capturing, recording, and reporting hate crimes occurring in New York City. The Division reported a statewide total of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data

VII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… amount added to the printout, to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only … Taxation & Finance Division of Treasury - Accounting PO Box 22119 Albany, NY 12201-2119 Guide to Financial Operations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirements

Access Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)

… Systems for the period July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. Background School districts use software …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1

DiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery

… on the impact of the pandemic on the city’s workforce, an online tool identifying key programs that face funding risks, … decline in revenues and staffing strains. Fiscal Cliffs Online Tool DiNapoli also raised concerns about the lack of … funding. DiNapoli recommended city stakeholders use the online tool to consider the budget policy choices they face, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recovery

DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments

… deceased grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced … said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, her crime was … New York State Comptroller’s Office for their work on this case and their partnership with our office. Together, we will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-payments

DiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award

… the William R. Snodgrass Distinguished Leadership Award from the Association of Government Accountants at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The award is given annually to … use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. Every day my office works to protect the hard-earned money of taxpayers …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-award

Opinion 2001-14

… to matters relating to his or her village employment. You ask whether a member of a town board who also serves as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14

Driver Responsibility Assessment Program

… to collect all Driver Responsibility Assessment Program fees due from violators and that it suspended the licenses, … a license, of drivers who did not pay their assessed fees. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through … Findings The Department accurately assessed all Program fees and either collected these fees or suspended the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-program

DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees

… is also ranked one of the top programs in the nation. On September 27, 2018, the NY 529 fee drops to 0.13 percent, … individually and $10,000 if filing jointly*. Earnings on investments are free from both federal and state taxes as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-fees

DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds

… She was also fired from her position as clerk. “My office continues to work closely with law enforcement to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-funds

NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results

… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the … their heights earlier in the year, but the Fund remains on a pace to generate solid returns overall,” DiNapoli said. … estimated value reflects benefits of $3.57 billion paid out to retirees and beneficiaries during the quarter. Its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-results

Opinion 2001-12

… of the sponsor. This is in reply to your letter in which you ask whether the trustees of a school district public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12

Opinion 88-67

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services (law … of village attorney, the mayor does not have an "interest" in the employment contract within the meaning of General … We also note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67