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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-local-governments-09-09-22.pdfLyncourt Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-62)
… over the last three years, which is approximately three and a half times the statutory limit. The Board has not … compliance with the Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District residents. Such uses could include, but are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-62New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Growth in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 … Yorkers conducted daily activities, with remote learning and remote work becoming common in New York and across the … researchers cites positive evidence for patient benefits and provider productivity, but does not find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside … periodically release research and policy reports probing how local authorities can operate more effectively and be … more accountable to the public. “My goal is to shed light on these types of entities – share what we know and what we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Haverstraw-Stony P oint Central School District and the Westmoreland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ earned and unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by State … that would allow OSC access to these records. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and new instructions for processing letters received for the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year … “Agency Return Address” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2259-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259.1
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and new instructions for processing letters received for the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year … “Agency Return Address” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22591-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program, State Comptroller … Action Plan to lower investment risks from climate change and transition the portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas … managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide … allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors … Assistance: Oversight of Homeless Shelters Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. … health insurance coverage to more than 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government and school … their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid herself thousands of dollars in … of DiNapoli's partnership with the New York State Police and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green … responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and collecting payments to the town. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Finn Academy , Fort Plain Central School District and the Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … financial condition to deteriorate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Hampton Bays Union Free School District and the Laurens Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make … excessive balances in several reserve funds. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… Purpose To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, Retro Pay Summary panel, and the Workers' … to the retroactive payment panels may be directed to your payroll auditor. Questions related to the Workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationOpinion 97-4
… of the Association upon the death of his or her spouse. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that the spouse is … chapter 796 provides: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … may use foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide for the care and relief of the firefighter and his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1818
… the Governor has not signed, the 2020-21 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing … on the Administration pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New … year does not expire until the end of June. Background When a passed budget is in place, OSC transmits the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1818-possible-delay-direct-deposit-funds-and-paycheck-distribution-april-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District and the Sagaponack Common School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make … under which each reserve will be used. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… been issued. Village of Cobleskill – Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (Schoharie County) The board failed to implement proper internal controls and the former clerk-treasurer did not adequately perform her … funds for payroll and processing fees. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… technology (IT) resources to ensure personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) was protected. The failure … that city officials did not develop adequate IT policies and procedures or provide IT security awareness training. … city could lose out on significant revenue. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0