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City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan). … oversight of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials to adequately monitor the use of BID funds. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38State Agencies Bulletin No. 2263
… 16HR - 2.0 R16 - Retro Overtime Over 16HR - 2.0 16S 16 HR Straight R6S – Retro 16HR Straight Time Entry Earnings … each of the above Earnings Codes must be used: Example 1: Employee works a total of 50 hours in the pay-week … withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method (1.95975% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2263-double-time-payments-eligible-employees-security-supervisors-unit-sspuElmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… (District) officials properly procure contracts related to the 2020 Capital and Energy Performance Improvements … We extended the audit period through October 31, 2024 to review approval, expenditure and financing documentation. … requests for proposals (RFP) or written and verbal quotes to ensure purchases are made in the most prudent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-352
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the 2025 Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-352-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentTown of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… Board (Board) procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory requirements and … did not procure all goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory requirements. As a … itemized invoices. Key Recommendations Ensure compliance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… announced today. The latest agreement is with J.M. Smucker Co., which has adopted the Fund’s request that it publicly … where their money is being spent. I applaud J. M. Smucker Co. for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political … Inc. (50.3%); NextEra Energy Inc. (43%); Western Union Co. (41.7%); The Travelers Companies Inc. (35%); Express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… million for expenses including food for staff, recognition awards and vehicle expenses that were not supported or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesOSC's Annual Financial Report (AFR)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-annual-financial-report-120623.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdfTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
Determine whether the Town of Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/webb-2022-53.pdfDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
Determine whether the Purchasing Agent ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) purchasing policy and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-boces-2021-193.pdfWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
Determine whether the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/western-regional-otb-2021-65.pdfOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfEcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 … when crafting their spending plans for next year." The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits … a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 … remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits … a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and … DiNapoli. "Our fight against pension fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 million in ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kOpinion 88-38
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. We have … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. In our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining significantly higher than … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis is far from resolved, and there are still … New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan … with its revenues and focused on services that matter to New Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature followed my recommendation to increase the state’s rainy-day reserves, which now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-address