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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund reached an all-time high of $160.7 billion in 2013, … against public corruption, statewide efforts to deal with local fiscal stress, returning $412 million in lost money to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsOpinion 93-21
… (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition (procedures for sale of unneeded … by a fire district. Neither section 176(23) nor any other statute requires that competitive bids be solicited for the … for any lawful use (see, e.g., Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… forward, it will be vital for local economic development strategies to build upon the region’s education, … Central New York among the more affordable places to live. For example, less than 30 percent of homeowners spend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.56 percent for 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … DiNapoli said. “At the same time the levy growth rate is dropping, both revenues and spending could deviate … a provision that allows municipalities to override it. The cap is just one of many fiscal pressures facing local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Education Department $944.7 million in general aid to 385 school districts. $33.5 million in BOCES aid to … projects in central New York. $1.4 million to the City of Rochester for a portion of the cost to repair and renovate … the north terrace of the Rundel Memorial Library in Rochester. Gaming Commission $12.7 million for tribal-state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… Stress Monitoring System has identified seven villages and three cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress … DiNapoli evaluated all non-calendar year local governments and designated two cities in “significant fiscal stress,” three villages and one city in “moderate fiscal stress” and four villages as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, 62, the former owner of Davis Ethical … in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law … read the two audit reports, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093013/12s11.pdf and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… Objective To determine whether participating organizations and members … for the purpose of providing health insurance benefits to State government employees, retirees, and their … that an employee has dual Family coverage because they do not have information to determine if a member is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Corp. to renovate the New York State Police forensic identification and headquarters buildings in Dutchess County. … Inc. to construct and equip a new greenhouse in Oneida, NY. $1.6 million to the Rochester Institute of Technology for … Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and Lost Wages Assistance programs. Office of Mental Health $3.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according … of jobs continued. In addition, increased tax rates on businesses and high-income taxpayers beginning in 2021 … generated an estimated $750 million in corporate franchise taxes and an estimated $2.7 billion in personal income taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our audit scope covered the period from July 1, … health and safety regulations and with financial reporting requirements. We determined that the DOE could improve its … include better alignment of the health and safety requirements promulgated by Articles 43 and 47 of the Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programHempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… controls over the management of District resources for the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. … with approximately 6,000 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $178.8 … officials did not ensure that all employees were qualified for their positions. District officials did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… Did not ensure sufficient documentation was included with 16 claims totaling $52,550. Key Recommendations Ensure claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal … English proficiency, breakfast and lunch programs, and college loans. Other federal funds pay for essential capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… ate.ny.us/reports/budget/2019/enacted-budget-report-2019-20.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetCortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s oversight of public water supplies … 1, 2015 through May 13, 2016. Background Cortland County is located in the southern tier of New York State and has a population of approximately 48,500. The County is governed by the County Legislature, which is composed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318Webster Public Library - Board Oversight (2018M-125)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action … Webster Public Library Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/09/07/webster-public-library-board-oversight-2018m-125Greece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… 21, 2017. Background The Greece Public Library is located in the Town of Greece in Monroe County. The Library, which received its charter from the New York State Board of Regents in 1958, is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements for … Board adopted a policy granting check signing authority to seven Library staff members and officials, thereby … diminishing an important segregation of functions designed to help ensure that Library funds are disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures and other uses for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled … Director started 2016-17 with 84 hours of vacation leave and 14 hours of personal leave more than his collective … agreement (CBA) allowed. Key Recommendations Develop and implement written procedures to provide details for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26