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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Central School District – Fund Balance (Otsego County and Madison County) The board appropriated approximately … balances of $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were excessive. Also, the district’s reported fund balances … back unused appropriated fund balances each year and the excessive tax certiorari reserve balance as of June 30, 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Limitations – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… your tier. Earnings above the limit will not be included in your pension calculation. For examples of how the limit is calculated, visit our Final Average Earnings page . Tiers 2, 3 (Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/limitationsLand Banks Enter the Fight Against Blight
This report explains what land banks are, discusses how they can help local governments cope with high concentrations of vacant and abandoned properties
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/landbanks1016.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (Seneca County and Wayne County) During the 30-month audit period, auditors … savings would have covered the district’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. Auditors … could have saved at least $49,448 by using the Office of General Services contract price. In addition, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … activity (ECA) clubs did not maintain adequate records. As a result, auditors could not determine whether all money … is meant to be a learning experience for student club members. By not properly managing ECA finances, students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… officials did not adequately manage network user accounts or develop and adopt a written disaster recovery plan. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… increase in unemployment than fathers. While New York City saw a different trend initially, in 2022 the previously … Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey; OSC analysis The unemployment rate for … Black mothers were still unemployed, virtually unchanged from 2021; nationally, 6.5 percent were still unemployed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceOpinion 91-2
Concerning the authority of the State Comptroller in performing an examination of an offtrack betting corporation to obtain information about potential conflicts of interest by requesting that OTB officials fill out a confirmation form listing certain outside employment and business interests
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2City of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s financial … June 13, 2012. Background The City of Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy … continue to hold anyone who seeks to defraud the pension system accountable no matter who or where they are.” … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by New York … six-month inspections – a requirement that has been in place since 1983. Although OTDA has established a standard … inspection system; and ensure the most efficient use of public resources to inspect temporary residences used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… important it is to work toward continuous improvement. The hard work of Finger Lakes residents and businesses has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… DiNapoli said. “This growth is an indicator that New York is experiencing an economic recovery, but local … such as gas stations (38%), clothing stores (35%), and restaurants and bars (34%). Increased costs for goods also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Although the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), which … to the Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds. As of Dec. 31, 2016, auditors found that approximately $6 million … to meet this definition; establishing an expected time frame for when districts should petition Family Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-011024.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-schools-01-12-23.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Upcoming School District Release Webinar Presentation
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-school-districts-01-12-2022.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-010825.pdfDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 … objectives,” said Remy Briand, Chief Product Officer and Head of Index at MSCI Inc. “The MSCI Climate Change Indexes … Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… list, which contained about 200 Medicaid provider ID numbers. During the audit period, the accuracy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program