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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … adequately manage fuel purchases by seeking competition and did not audit fuel claims, as required. The district … did not seek competition for the services procured from 13 professional service providers, totaling $305,052 (92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … pushing for legislation that gives local governments and school districts more flexibility in repaying debt and using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsOpinion 98-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers … authority for municipal corporations and districts, in addition to any other general or special powers, to enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of General … and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up) (2023-F-23) Over the years, Empire State Development … found that DOL implemented the four recommendations from the initial audit. Department of Health – Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-6
… although benefits under the plan vest immediately and in full, they are not payable until the "normal retirement age" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 2067
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020, 2021, and 2022 Retroactive Increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide … Supervisors Unit (SSPU) provides for retroactive increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay for 2020, 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2067-april-2020-2021-and-2022-retroactive-increases-location-pay-andDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… was also the top employer in 2023 in every region of New York except the Southern Tier, and had an average annual wage … New York City from 2019 to 2023, increasing primarily for home health care workers, its growth in the rest of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit highlighted the need for county officials to … budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan. In September, the county received a designation of "significant fiscal stress" in the latest round of scoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is … Ensure that all proceedings are properly documented in the minutes and all such records maintained by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Wellsville – Budgeting (2021M-112)
… the impression that real property taxes were levied to finance general Town operations when these taxes were intended to fund highway operations. During our audit period, from … town-outside-village) and made transfers totaling $869,428 to each applicable highway fund. Key Recommendation Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-wellsville-budgeting-2021m-112Weekly Investment Plan
… 2,688 4,032 5,376 *Assumes an 7.5% average annual rate and contributions to age 65. NOTE: This table is for … 7.5% annual growth rate is for illustrative purpose only and does not represent past or future performance of any … Consistent contributions to age 65; contributions and compounding occur monthly; your account value increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/weekly-investment-planOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… to test new drugs and to study cellular functions, and in various industrial applications to protect food and blood … and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials in New York State, outside of New York City. To fulfill these … to promptly register, license, inspect, or follow up on facilities that use radioactive materials or radiation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… and using it to pay for critical infrastructure projects. In April, state leaders enacted the largest budget in New York history, more than $208 billion. The spending … pattern among high-income taxpayers, particularly in New York City, which has the highest combined state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-445
… crediting retirement service. Work may be performed in any facility, but must be paid from the college where the employee is employed on a full-time basis and must be reported using the attached … Code: CGR Effective Date: The first day of the pay period in which the payments will commence using the Summer Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-445-2012-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summerAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and … as those levied on employers for their failure to pay fees in a timely manner or comply with workplace safety rules. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims … 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … two separate payments are made: a payment for the first hospital’s claim and a payment for the second hospital’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of … fees or having the money turned over to my office as lost funds.” After five years of dormancy, money from unused … balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… July 2, 2015. Background Erie Community College is located in Erie County and has three campuses, in the City of Buffalo, Town of Orchard Park and the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… report – pdf] We also issued 10 individual reports to the following Villages: Almond , Cedarhurst , Copenhagen , … New York State (NYS) has 532 villages ranging in size from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of $173,450 to … had identified that 21 had failed to maintain complete and up-to-date accounting records. Village boards should ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Opinion 89-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … with collateral loan brokers (i.e. "pawnbrokers") is a limited one. Licensed collateral loan brokers must file … Attorney Department of Consumer Affairs, City of New York … Whether the conduct of a particular business would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37