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Division of Investigations: Complaint Form
DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. You can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money here.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/investigations/pdf/investigations-complaint-form.pdfDebt Issuance Approval Request Form
All information requested on this form shall be submitted at least 5 business days but no later than one business day prior to the pricing via email.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/excel/debt-approval-form.xlsx2019 Annual Audit
… data fields (e.g., Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Claimant Address, and Payment Address) in a more accessible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1842
… increase in fraudulent direct deposit forms over the past two years. After seeking input from agencies, OSC has updated … submitted and acknowledges that changes may take up to two (2) payroll periods to become effective. All AC-2772 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1842-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772State Agencies Bulletin No. 698
… Purpose To notify agencies of the revised Next of Kin Affidavit form, … of Kin Affidavit form, AC 934-P (Rev. 10/06), is revised to include additional information per OSC's Division of Legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/698-amended-next-kin-affidavit-form-ac-934-p-oscs-bureau-state-payrollTown of Grafton – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2013M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the Board’s claims … ensure that detailed claims audit procedures were in place to enable it to perform a proper and thorough audit in a timely manner. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-grafton-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2013m-133Chester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2016M-95)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/chester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-and-boardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1675
… Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1675-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1604
… name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and … employees. To ensure this requirement is met prior to Form W-2 production, OSC and agency Personnel/Payroll … a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 for completion and submission to the SSA. Verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1604-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedVillage of Clayville – Board Oversight (2015M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/10/23/village-clayville-board-oversight-2015m-115Credit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior service is any period of time you received salary from a participating employer … To receive this credit, you must earn at least two years of credited service as a Retirement System member. Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceSouth Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… we reviewed lacked necessary supporting documentation. In addition, we determined that: The Board did not comply … Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment. District officials agreed … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … audit south kortright school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Stamford (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) effectively audited claims prior to … the Board approved 890 claims totaling $8.2 million. Of the 200 claims totaling $1 million we examined: 78 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Village of Afton – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-177)
… Village of Afton (Village) Board properly audited claims and monitored non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings The … payments were made prior to audit, for unsupported claims and for inappropriate purposes. Of the 98 claims totaling … 53 claims totaling $13,356 were paid prior to audit and one claim totaling $793 did not include adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/15/village-afton-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-177Addiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … location of individuals being cared for in facilities and on-duty staff when relocation occurs during an emergency. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 610
… of the new Report of Check Exchange form ( AC 1476-P ) for payroll transactions. Affected Employees All employees … Note: This form ( AC 1476-P ) is to be used for payroll transactions only. Click here to access the Report of … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To notify agencies of the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/610-new-report-check-exchange-form-oscs-bureau-state-payroll-servicesDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… standard deduction. However, the impact of these changes is far smaller than the "nearly doubling" of the standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planOpinion 91-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (purchases under State or county contract) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Application for Police & Fire Retirement for Disability Incurred in Performance of Duty and ERS Members Covered Under Section 607-g and 89-v (RS6442)
For PFRS members to apply for a performance-of-duty disability retirement and for ERS members covered under sections 607-g or 89-v, use form RS6442.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6442.pdfTown of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… which they were paid and one bookkeeper received $1,751 in additional pay with no evidence of approval. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198