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Statistical and Information

… Financial Data for Local Governments (1996 - 2012) [ Query Data ] - … real property tax rates of the State's municipalities. How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt … Debt (1995) - The 19 page booklet (only available in hard copy) describes the procedures for counties, cities, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-information

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan

… micro-businesses. It is the investment our economy needs right now. It also puts us on stable ground to avoid harmful cuts. The state and city must now use this aid as a bridge to put their finances on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-plan

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19

… P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the … to this fiscal crisis, the federal government must do more to rescue the finances of the states and our local … Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19

Inventory Controls

… Objective To determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services has adequate controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of inventory records, … To determine whether the Office of Information Technology …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controls

State Agencies Bulletin No. 314

… Background In accordance with the Budget Policy Reporting Manual, Revised Item B-300, issued on March 22, 2002, maintenance rates have … Update/Display . Questions The Budget Policy Reporting Manual, revised item B-300 is available from the following …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/314-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-meals

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority

… playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-review

DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority

… State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski for sponsoring this legislation, and Senate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authority

Press Conference on the Flushing Snapshot Report

… socially distanced press conference to discuss his report on the economic health of the greater Flushing area in Queens, NY. He will be joined by … socially distanced press conference to discuss his report on the economic health of the greater Flushing area in Queens …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/flushing-snapshot

An Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jamaica Area - September 2016

The Greater Jamaica area in Queens fell on hard times during the 1970s, but has been slowly recovering.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2017.pdf

DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree (class D … that abuse their position to steal taxpayer money will not get away with it,” said DiNapoli. “My office is working hard … law enforcement to bring these individuals to justice. I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds

XIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures

… POLICIES This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the Statewide Financial System (SFS), as well as a summary of State Archives’ and the Office of the State Comptroller … This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the Statewide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidance

Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security

… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-security

DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds

… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded … nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-funds

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime increased in 2013 for the third straight year. “State employees logged 14.8 … should take a hard look at how they are using overtime and for what. To hold the line on state spending, state agencies … to reduce this expensive habit.” DiNapoli’s report found for the seven-year period ending in 2013, overtime earnings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-million

Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K

… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156k

DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees

… stealing more than $150,000 by skimming village fees and altering public records from 2011 to 2017, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced … fund an afterschool program, a children's summer program and recreation hall rental fees. She altered cash reports and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-fees

Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)

… the seven recommendations included in our original report, Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20). … Interest Office of Children and Family Services: Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20 ) … the seven recommendations included in our original report Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-follow

Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts

… for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., subpoena fees). Advances are issued from … the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. WCB was authorized to … Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Children and Family Services: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2013-S-52) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts