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DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… political climate, it's important for New Yorkers to get a sense of how much funding is at stake and what programs might be at … percent) and towns (2.7 percent). Reliance on federal aid can also vary widely within these classes of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chatham Central School … , Edmeston Central School District , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District , Penfield Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… DiNapoli said. Through 11 months of the fiscal year, All Funds receipts totaled nearly $136.6 billion, a decline of … primarily because of timing of federal payments. All Funds spending totaled just under $131.5 billion through the … (up $1.4 billion primarily from federal sources). All Funds spending was $557 million lower than the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in July increased by 21.2% over the same month in 2020, … P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections totaled close to $1.6 billion, up $276 million from July of last year. … occurring across the state, local officials must continue to monitor changing economic conditions and maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… position and to make sound financial decisions. As a result, the Village is experiencing cash flow issues, and … over $147,000 for Village bank accounts. Village officials do not know the amount of cash available to fund operations, … are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full understanding of the Village’s current financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226State Agencies Bulletin No. 969
… the VSP payment. Miscellaneous Payment Information There is no direct deposit for this payment. Deduction and Tax Withholding Information The employee’s VSP payment is subject to taxes, garnishments and Federal levies. Taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/969-executive-voluntary-severance-program-payments-second-installmentXII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… This section advises agencies on payment methods available in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). There are four available payment methods in the SFS: check, two-day Automated Clearing House … ACH payments are the primary vendor payment methods in the SFS. Check payments are physical, printed checks that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsBovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly managed the District’s fund balance for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, … Key Findings The Board has not formally established capital reserves. The District does not have an equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Village of Sagaponack – Claims Processing (2017M-124)
… 28, 2017. Background The Village of Sagaponack is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 310. … supporting documentation, and that purchases are made in accordance with Village policy. Ensure that Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/15/village-sagaponack-claims-processing-2017m-124Suffern Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-145)
… if they are necessary and reduce unneeded reserve funds in accordance with statutes. Approve a comprehensive … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/suffern-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-145State Agencies Bulletin No. 2109
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit … Lump Sum Payment) as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000 or $4,500. Longevity … Dates: The April 2023 LLS Payment will be processed in separate paychecks in the check dates listed below. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2109-april-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2008
… made in a separate check or direct deposit regardless of when it is paid. The separate check will be issued with the … same distribution will be applied. Undeliverable Checks When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2008-april-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 88-45
… credit", it has also advised the county that the program is permissible because it complies with those provisions of … You ask whether, in our opinion, the proposed program is legal. The Local Finance Law is the exclusive law governing the manner in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Opinion 93-29
… the village, without regard to whether the newspaper is published within the village. You ask whether a village is required to designate as its official newspaper the only newspaper which is "published" in the village. The Village Law contains no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-29CUNY Bulletin No. CU-717
… Special Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits Per Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-717-2020-professional-staff-congress-psc-2-retroactive-generalUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-353
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2025 UCS Security and Law … (Bargaining Units DR, F8, SR, SY, 87, and 86), provides for an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential … in Bargaining Units 86, 87 DR, F8, SR and SY are eligible for the April 2025 UCS SLED payment provided the employee: Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-353-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… you need to provide: proof of ownership of the funds by the deceased individual, proof of your entitlement to … are at least $20 or one share of stock. If the owner is incorrectly listed as "deceased" on the website, there may … it's still possible to submit a claim for these funds. See How to Submit a Claim For Multiple Owners for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village information technology (IT) policies and … useful Village asset. … Village of Lyndonville Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology 2012M259 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Child Protective Services (2013-MS-5)
… report - pdf] We also released eight letter reports to the following counties: Dutchess [pdf] , Livingston [pdf] … [pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if actions taken by the county’s Child Protective Services (CPS) units were sufficient to reduce child abuse and neglect recurrence rates for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/14/child-protective-services-2013-ms-5Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… Subject : Emergency Check Production Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.M – … : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general … code on their vouchers for overnight courier delivery. When multiple checks are overnighted to the same address, Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-event