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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 99-15
… of municipalities and "quasi-municipal corporations" (NY Const., art III, §1, art XVI, §1; see, e.g., Greater … gen., Real Property Tax Law, article 4). Moreover, in view of the express language in article XVI, §1 of the State … St Comp No. 87-64, p 96; see Kinkead v Village of Round Lake , 187 AD2d 905, 591 NYS2d 80; Torsoe Bros. v Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and … did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the Board ensure the Supervisor … properly performed those duties. Our audit found $15,823 in missing funds. We also found that the former Supervisor: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172Availability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… nor for transmittal of large amounts of data. Smartphones vs. Home Broadband A 2021 survey by the Pew Research Center … the Office of the State Comptroller from Highspeedinternet.com These costs are hard to interpret for several reasons: … . 19 Statcounter, “Desktop vs Mobile vs Tablet Market Share in United States of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… notable exclusions. City-funded projects undertaken by the School Construction Authority for the NYC Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 2,277 contracts valued at $3.7 billion and approved 1.8 million payments worth $13.7 … rejected 149 contracts and related transactions valued at $415 million and more than 600 payments valued at $3.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015Opinion 2004-7
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … ARTICLE XVI, §1; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §10(1)(ii)(a)(9): Delinquent water charges owed by users of the village … amounts on the village or town tax roll. You ask whether a village may utilize the tax levy procedures set forth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7Federal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 – Federal Funding and New York
… the number of federal government employees has dropped from a high of approximately 147,000 in 2000, the annual … employees are located in all parts of New York, and many regions saw decreases in federal employment between … of Labor Statistics, CES, State and Metro Area Employment, Hours and Earnings Percent Change in Federal Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employment-loss-ny-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… may occur and to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting Earnings Code OVH … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2421
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 CSEA LLS payment, eligibility changes due … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2421-april-2026-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumCUNY Bulletin No. CU-865
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the new process to report FLSA compensatory time an employee … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the new process to report FLSA compensatory time an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-865-reporting-cuny-flsa-compensatory-time-earned-lieu-overtimeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2363.1
… This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2363 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23631-outreach-and-escheatment-2024-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-360
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 Salary Increases for Judges, Justices and New … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-360-april-2026-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … the Board did not properly monitor the performance of businesses receiving financial benefits. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringNew Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. CU-355
This bulletin explains OSCs automatic processing and provide agency instructions for the payment of Increments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-355-january-2009-increments-cuny-professional-staff-congressLocal Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdf2025 Year in Review
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2025-year-in-review.pdf