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Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Elma (S9-21-8)
… have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or expenditures. This has led to some local governments having to reduce or eliminate some services and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-elma-s9-21-8Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Jamestown (S9-21-6)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-jamestown-s9-21-6Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… arising out of his embezzlement of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about October 2015, … fact that Albert Melin was able to embezzle $1.1 million from the Patterson Fire Department is a compelling reminder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… The District’s tentative budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Key Recommendation Review the tentative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Federal funds to New York City: Title IV-E Foster Care
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (Assistance Listing Number 93.658) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-iv-e-foster-care.pdfUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-207
… Foundation (CUNY RF) for research work performed. The payment is processed through the Payroll System to facilitate … must be reported using the attached Summer Research Lag Payment Schedule. The earnings are pensionable and subject to dues. Effective Date(s) Refer to the CUNY RF Payment Authorization Form and the Summer Research Lag …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-207-grant-payments-summer-researchTown of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… for the project outlining the financing sources needed to fund the estimated cost. Accounting records for the … (7 percent), resulting in the project not being able to repay interfund advances made from the general fund. Key … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Schroon Town Hall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128Medicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to collect all … exchange for Medicaid coverage of most of the manufacturer’s drugs. On a quarterly basis, states are required to send … submitting rebate invoices to manufacturers and collecting payments. Prior to April 1, 2018, the Department was solely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/05/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-programEPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdfDiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… Cliffs Dashboard Industry Tracker Asylum Seeker Spending Report Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesX.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… File. This Subsection provides the agency with guidance on how to request individuals or businesses be registered in the … For additional instruction on this topic, visit job aid how to use the Vendor Add and report applications published …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… in 2013, an increase of 5.2 percent from 2012, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a time when local revenues have been experiencing little to no growth,” said DiNapoli. “The majority of the increase appears to stem from storm clean up, which gives these communities a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013Dalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-92)
… and adopt budgets that include more reasonable estimates for revenues, appropriations and the amount of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-92State Agencies Bulletin No. 2103
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2103-april-2022-csea-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1823
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1823-april-2020-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesPine Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-35)
… Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of almost $3.2 million (7 percent) over a three-year period. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund … Adopt annual budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations. Reduce surplus fund balance to within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-35CUNY Bulletin No. CU-126
… Agency Actions No agency action is necessary. Beginning in 2002, agencies will no longer be allowed to start, change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-126-calendar-year-2002-processing-deduction-code-444-long-termState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission , … Department and the Village of Port Chester . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… July 2020 and July 2023, New York’s population declined by more than 533,000 people — about as many people as in the … have continued, with New York’s population shrinking by more than 101,000 between 2022 and 2023, the largest … population loss directly affects the tax base. A report by the Office of the State Comptroller shows at its peak , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-population