Showing posts with label Fiscal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiscal. Show all posts

Monday, May 6, 2013

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Weekly News

Entergy Shareholders To Take Up DiNapoli Proposal On Nuclear Power Safety

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Friday raised concerns with the storage of nuclear fuel at Entergy Inc.’s annual shareholder meeting in Little Rock, Ark. DiNapoli’s shareholder proposal calls for the company to implement a policy to minimize the amount of nuclear waste it stores in spent fuel pools and transfer that waste into dry cask storage.

DiNapoli: State Overtime Costs on the Rise

Overtime earnings at state agencies rose nearly 11 percent in 2012 to $529 million, escalating a trend that began in 2009, according to a report released Tuesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: State Ends Fiscal Year in Solid Position But Challenges Remain

Despite unexpected costs from Superstorm Sandy and a weaker than expected economy, New York State ended state fiscal year 2012–13 in a stable cash position compared to recent years, according to an end of the year report released Monday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: St. Lawrence County Needs Long–Range Financial Plan

St. Lawrence County is coping with cash flow difficulties and a sharp decline in surplus funds, according to anaudit issued Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit notes that the county’s weakening fiscal health has resulted in program cuts, tax increases and a potential operating deficit.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Wednesday announced his office completed the following audits: the Village of Dresden; the Village of Hempstead; the Village of Middleburgh; the Town of Newfield; theTown of Pulteney; and, the Village of Whitney Point.

Comptroller DiNapoli School Releases Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Wednesday announced his office completed audits of the the Campbell–Savona Central School District; and, the Maine Endwell Central School District.

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Monday, March 4, 2013

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Weekly News


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March 2013
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newsroom banner

Press Office
  Albany Phone: 518-474-4015
  Fax: 518-473-8940
  NYC Phone: 212-681-4840
  Fax: 212-681-4468
  E-Mail: press@osc.state.ny.us
  Twitter: @NYSComptroller
Freedom of Information Requests
Phone: 518-474-4015 Fax: 518-473-8940
Email: foil@osc.state.ny.us
How to File a Request


March 2013
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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Weekly News

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Weekly News

DiNapoli Finalizes Fiscal Monitoring System

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Monday his office has finalized plans to implement a statewide fiscal monitoring system that would publicly identify local governments experiencing financial strain.

DiNapoli: Inappropriate Payments Cited In Kingston Audit

The city of Kingston made $23,000 in improper payments to employees for unearned leave time, according to an audit released Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As a result of the audit, former fire chief Richard Salzmann was arrested and charged by Ulster County District Attorney D. Holley Carnright with offering a false instrument for filing in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor.

DiNapoli: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Paying Hospitals Windfalls For Special Medical Items

New York State health insurance provider Empire BlueCross BlueShield has routinely allowed hospitals to charge excessive amounts for special medical items such as implants, drugs and blood, because they did not sign agreements to limit reimbursement for those items, according to an audit of the New York State Health Insurance Program released Friday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Utica Facing Continued Fiscal Challenges

The city of Utica continues to struggle with recurring budget gaps and has nearly depleted its fund balances, according to a fiscal report issued Tuesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on cities across the state.


Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Thursday announced his office completed audits of:
the Big Flats Fire District No. 2; the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.; the Lincoln Fire District; and, the Village of Richmondville.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits


New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Thursday announced his office completed audits of:
the Hadley–Luzerne Central School District; and, the Hyde Park Central School District.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Statement on Fiscal Cliff Deal


NYCON's Statement on the "Fiscal Cliff" Deal and Implications for New York State's Nonprofit 

The New York Council of Nonprofits, along with colleagues nationwide, expresses mixed views about the passage of the "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012" (H.R.8, as amended).

NYCON applauds Congress for the strong bipartisan vote in passing a compromise bill to avert certain immediate threats posed by the fiscal cliff. We thank those elected officials and staff members on Capitol Hill and at the White House who worked around the clock to make this compromise possible and for maintaining incentives for charitable giving for most Americans. As negotiations continue on the now-postponed sequestration cuts and on the debt ceiling, we encourage Congress and the President to recognize how essential these incentives are for the work charitable nonprofits perform in every community throughout the country.

However, the New York Council of Nonprofits also would like to express deep concern that Congress and the President have failed to resolve the pending across-the-board cuts of $54.6 billion from domestic spending programs that will touch virtually every person and every community in America.  

Federal policymakers have failed to recognize that the arbitrary sequestration cuts to domestic programs will reduce funding without reducing the underlying human needs, thereby increasing demands on states, local governments, and nonprofits in local communities while also decreasing resources to provide needed services. Too many policymakers apparently are unaware that federal funding actually flows to the states and localities to deliver basic human services. Often these services are delivered through contracts with nonprofits because governments have found charitable nonprofits to be more efficient and effective, in part because they are mission-driven rather than profit-driven. After five years of serving so many more for so much longer with so much less, America's charitable nonprofits are past the breaking point. 

 
Kicking the can down the road means kicking those who are already down and struggling to get back up. We must keep up the pressure on Congress and the President to stop the punitive and arbitrary cuts and get to work on continuing our economic recovery.

To learn and do more, NYCON encourages our members to visit the National Council of Nonprofits website at www.councilofnonprofits.org.

For the full article click here.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Now Available: New NYCON Fiscal Tools

New NYCON Fiscal Tools
Now Available: Budget and Cashflow Toolkits


Just in time for next year’s budget and cash flow planning, NYCON has developed a new benefit for our member that will truly be the “best friend” of every fiscal person who uses it. Designed with the needs and resources of the smaller to medium sized nonprofit in mind, NYCON’s Chief Fiscal Officer and staff have designed a “fool proof” tool for developing a streamlined, compliant and easy to understand budget.

The features of the Budget Toolkit include:
  1. Built in instructions on “Getting Started” and “How to Develop Your Budget” 
  1. Built in formulas and linked spreadsheets
  1. Definitions & Glossary on types of budgets, frequently used budgeting terms & more
  1. Templates that your organization can utilize to customize for your own organization’s budget and salary and fringe expenditures.
  1. And more!
COST:

Budget & Cash Flow Toolkit Combo

Members:                    $299.00
Non-Members:              $399.00
*Any nonprofit attending this webinar (our first for this very important tool!) will receive a 25% discount off of the prices above.

Cash Flow Toolkit
Members:                     $29.99
Non-Members:              $59.99
*Any nonprofit attending this webinar (our first for this very important tool!) will receive a 25% discount off of the prices above


Interested in learning more?
Here's a Link to a recording of a recent webinar on these fiscal tools