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Opinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … of clerks, no clerk shall charge or collect a fee from the state, or an agency or officer thereof, for any service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… June 30, 2015, Step Up reported approximately $7.4 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based program. Auditors identified $810,382 in reported costs that did not comply with requirements. … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2023 CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing Allowance for employees in the Racing Inspector title. Affected … Relations (OER) memorandum dated 08/14/2023 provide for a Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Effective Dates: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2264
… SFS Business Unit Dept. Value Program Value Fund Value Account Code Budget Reference OER01 1120220 24250 10050 54001 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2264-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racing-0Moravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to … on the lead levels of the 98 water outlets not sampled for testing, we were unable to determine whether officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2York Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did York Central School District (District) officials identify, … school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and … on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1603
… October 3, 2017 provides additional information. Effective Date(s) The 2017 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out … PEF). Earnings Begin Date: Appropriate Effective Date or last day the employee is Active Earnings End Date: Same as … on the Update Employee Tax Data page in PayServ. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1603-2017-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… and technology procurement role in State government. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followThe Role of Small Business in New York State’s Economy, September 2010
By any measure, New York’s economy depends heavily on small businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-small-business-2010.pdfOpinion 98-15
… requirements of General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) and such sale is not subject to the permissive referendum … government programs for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the historical, architectural, … of statutory construction that a prior general statute yields to later more specific statutes (see, gen., McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (2018-S-43) Auditors found DEC has made significant progress … were abated at 160 sites (86 percent) as of October 2018. Auditors also found about $5.1 million in expenses … (Follow-Up) (2019-F-10) An initial audit issued in April 2018 found that DOH incorrectly implemented claims processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2382
… to provide agencies with information regarding the change from a Longevity Lump Sum Payment (Earnings Code LLS) based … (Earnings Code LGS) based on years of qualifying service for employees in an eligible bargaining unit and to inform … value of the April 2025 M/C LGS Payment should be withheld from an employee, the agency must request approval from DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2382-new-april-2025-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-service-payment-lgsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2234
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2024 MC Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2234-april-2024-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesXI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to advise … (tolerances) in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for preferred source, centralized contract, and discretionary … required Business Unit staff to create a change order for the PO to correct the voucher match exception. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerancesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health (DOH): Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up) … identified up to $8.7 million in improper payments for Part B deductibles and coinsurance. Auditors determined many … $11 million of the identified claims. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the District’s financial … The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… during that time. These benefits included universally free school meals and higher SNAP benefits. SNAP Reliance Grows … 5% toward SNAP program costs, with cost-sharing rates as high as 25%. The Senate bill would implement state rates up … by the uncertainty about the course of the economy and the threat of federal funding cuts. Report Federal Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli & Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) announced that they have been appointed co-lead plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit filed against current and former … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado FPPA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-announce-appointmentWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… jeopardize a fire department’s funding and its mission. From January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, the … totaling $2,219 in a Department bank account within 10 days of receipt, as required by Department bylaws. Maintain … in this report and forward it to our office within 90 days. For more information on preparing and filing your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104