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Report on the State Fiscal Year 2011-12 Enacted Budget, May 2011
The severity of the recent major recession and the fragile economic recovery have made forecasting difficult for states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-2011-12.pdfComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress” and the remaining 21 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The scores are based on the evaluation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… the nation’s largest program helping households obtain food, would increase costs to state governments, limit … recent available data show 1 in 8 New York households were food insecure between 2021 and 2023. Almost 3 million New … 2025. “The state has made meaningful efforts to reduce food insecurity, but it will be hard-pressed to expand or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodMTA’s Paratransit Program: An Overview
Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2024.pdfOpinion 88-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … fair reasonable terms for such arrangements. You ask under what circumstances an agreement designated as a "license" or … Concerning what circumstances an agreement designated as a license or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Our audit covered the period … (one side of a city block, corner to corner, including the street and its sidewalk) with multiple NYC311 complaints, we … DSNY does not monitor the daily performance of its street cleaning staff nor do supervisors monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessOpinion 95-23
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (officer's statement based on review of documentation) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties … (permitting statement supporting voucher to be based on review of documentation) TOWN COMPTROLLER -- Powers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Middlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for … on nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, one-time State funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 741
… job action request: Enter today’s date. Enter reason code COR. Complete Status Reason box. The agency must submit … Enter appropriate effective date. Enter appropriate reason code from chart below. Complete the necessary boxes. Click … AnnDt or FIS Sal CPF Chg PT FT CPG Change Pay Group CPT Chg Pct CRS Correct/Change Status CSH Chg Standard Hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/741-data-changecorrect-history-dtacor-procedureState Police Bulletin No. SP-84
… in Lieu of Overtime increase ( PRO ) effective 4/07/05 Command Pay increase ( COM ) effective 4/07/05 Maintenance … review after the raise is processed. Mass Additional Pay Report (NHRP703) This report will identify all employees receiving an automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-84-state-police-bu-62-arbitration-award-implementation-2003-05DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and … and opportunities for investors, but corporate America has to step up, adapt and address the challenges they’re facing,” … the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility to protect and strengthen our investments. Making sure our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… majority vote in support of our proposal by adopting a disclosure policy. Without disclosure shareholders have no way to evaluate whether their … writes and endorses model legislation. DiNapoli has made disclosure of political spending a top shareholder priority. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the town’s disbursement controls. Auditors found that the 142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they … adjustments to be documented and retained. Auditors also found the board did not perform required annual audits. The … security cameras, computers, tools and equipment. Auditors found 30 assets totaling more than $104,000 did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsService Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… effectively managed service diversions due to scheduled track maintenance and capital projects and (2) adequately … takes place when LIRR must close all or a part of a track line for capital projects or maintenance. When service … review and approve significant changes in the Outage Plan. Track the actual costs of service diversion elements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… To minimize the state’s interest liability and pursuant to Section 121 of the State Finance Law, agencies are directed … from which such payments were made. See Chapter VII, Section 3 - Refund of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Vouchers and Section 8.A - Accounting for Federal Refunds of this Chapter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Cincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… prevent fraud and misuse of funds. This is accomplished, in part, by monitoring financial and inventory records, … ensured that annual financial reports (AFRs) were filed in a timely manner, the Board did not: Ensure that District … corrective action. The District’s response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77Claim Submitted—What’s Next?
… After you submit your claim online, check your email for next steps. You should receive a confirmation email within 48 hours informing you of whether more … documents, the faster we can process your claim. If the email: Includes an attached claim form, complete the form and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-submitted-whats-nextSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) mission is to help “unlock economic potential and create … Previously known as the Department of Business Services, SBS is tasked with helping businesses throughout New York … The average rebate was $47,841 – ranging from $145 to $461,191, based on the utility bill, which could be electricity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-city