Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Ravena and the Westchester County Sewer Districts . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or retained 10,209 jobs, a shortfall of 26 percent. In addition, the Orange County IDA's board acted outside of … to accept a grant and administering the grant funds in consideration for approving a payment in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
… “As has been the case throughout the year, the state is in a favorable cash position,” said DiNapoli. “Additional … monetary settlements totaling $400 million were received in November and tax collections remain strong. I expect New … and the advanced payment of tax credits that occurred in November 2014. Consumption and use tax collections totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the bookkeeper’s duties or implement critical controls. In addition, the board could improve its annual audit of the … the total airport operating deficits exceeded $293,000. In addition, delinquent taxes totaling $575,182 date back to … also overstated by $288,510 and liabilities by $434,929 in fiscal year 2021-22. Lastly, two capital project funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 98-15
… permissive referendum requirements of Town Law, §64(2). You ask whether the sale by a town of an historic building … local historic preservation programs, provides that, "[i]n addition to existing powers and authorities for local … by its express terms, it is a grant of authority "[i]n addition to existing powers and authorities for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Opinion 92-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers … regional council, and the State Job Development Authority. In several instances, the meeting specifically included a … necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of their duties". Public Officers Law, §64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 1076
… each incumbent that would be affected by an update in Position Data. All incumbents of the affected position … is saved. If the agency user saves a transaction in Position Data and the Update Incumbents box is checked but … will appear only once, upon saving the transaction. In order to prevent the incumbent(s) from updating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1076-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2209
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in Bargaining Units 05 represented by PEF who meet the … Employees Federation (PEF), provides for an increase in Location Pay for employees located Downstate who are … Location Pay (Earnings Code LOC) and employees located in the counties of Dutchess, Putnam or Orange currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2209-april-2024-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… and problems that have plagued P3 projects elsewhere in the country. “New York’s aging infrastructure needs to be … structured agreements have significantly cost taxpayers in other states.” Although P3 agreements can cover almost any … involved roads, bridges, buildings and water facilities. In some instances, private entities are allowed to set tolls, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… selected 1,155 IT assets to confirm they were inventoried in school districts’ records and selected 945 of these to see … Auditors found 15% of the sampled assets were not included in the districts’ inventories. From the inventory records … damaged. Auditors found computers and other items stored in unlocked rooms, hallways or in areas at risk of, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1831
… Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Affected Employees All employees in Pay Basis Code ANN, CYF, and CAL (except employees in SUNY Grade 980) are affected. Background Effective Pay … (Administration) using the Action/Reason code of PAY/FAC , in addition to the original row. Additional Pay Any Rows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1831-factor-change-fiscal-year-2020-2021SUNY Bulletin No. SU-319
… legislation creating Tier 6. Members of this tier enrolled in a retirement system after March 31, 2012. This legislation … salary of all PayServ job records, including agencies not in PayServ. Employee Contribution Rates: Wages Contribution … PCT > 7 Years Note : Enter variable contribution rates in Percent of Earnings field of the PayServ Savings Plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-319-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 1993
… Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Fire Protection Specialist title series in the OFPC at the Division of Homeland Security and … The OFPC Uniform Allowance Side Letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1993-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fireAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… general population over the past decade, they decreased in 2019 just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, … economic shutdown led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which have slowly but steadily declined since peaking in April 2020. However, for New Yorkers with a disability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedOpinion 91-12
… to be used for the lawful purposes of the fire company. You ask whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… IDA , Town of Villenova and the Westmere Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … expenditures over the past three years, which resulted in operating surpluses totaling nearly $1.6 million. This has … However, the town justice did not always make deposits in a timely manner and did not perform monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and verify proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … employees. The board approves all salaries and pay rates in the various contracts for the instructional, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… authorizing the creation of a new Tier 6 pension plan. Members of this tier enrolled in a retirement system … effective in Administration paychecks dated January 29, 2025 and Institution paychecks dated February 6, 2025. … a Payroll Status of Active, Leave of Absence, Leave with Pay, and Terminated, prioritizing active records over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect … From 2018 through 2020, 26% of all worker deaths in NYC were related to construction. The 2,003 construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyXIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all state money that is available for investment is invested in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsOpinion 2002-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (whether … for designation as a seasonal limited use highway, in and of itself, does not trigger any requirement under … at the request of adjacent property owners. This is in response to your inquiry with regard to the designation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6