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II.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… New York State Financial Accounting standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle. Standards are established in the following … New York State Financial Accounting standards are used in the EXECUTE and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewImpact of the Pandemic on New York City’s Municipal Workforce, January 2022
The City government, like other public employers, was quickly confronted with a number of challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, including a decline in anticipated resources and a substantial change in the demand for certain municipal services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2022.pdfIslip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s policies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/islip-2020-9.pdfDiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and less than half of what it was in the state in 2010 … disparities persist among the state’s Black, Asian and Latino populations and higher uninsured rates were also prevalent among low- and … year to 52 in 2021 well below the national average of 86 and less than half of what it was in the state in 2010 119 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackOpinion 94-2
… meter zones. Currently, the city exempts from payment only persons possessing handicapped parking permits. Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2What Tier Are You In?
… to a tier based on your date of membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youOpinion 90-39
… Duties (imposition of special tax or user fee on behalf of a fire district) TOWN LAW, §181(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i),(ii)(a)(9-a): A town may not impose … the budget officer of each town in which the fire district is located a detailed written estimate of the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express … petty cash payments will involve small amounts required for infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount … petty cash fund should periodically request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were … online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityNYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds: “This police chief … today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… to check our database to do so by visiting my website. It only takes a few minutes." "I am grateful that State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsFood Metrics Implementation
… Purpose To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food … To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting New York State food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationAnnual Invoice
… to pay a discounted prepayment amount by December 15, 2025. If we do not receive your payment on time, the unpaid … balance of your invoice will accrue daily interest at a rate of 5.9 percent. Viewing Your Annual Invoice Sign in to … sick leave at retirement. Salary, Rate and Regular Plan Contribution For each retirement plan ( Plan ID ) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-invoiceNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… New York State public and charter schools, with a combined student population of nearly 2.7 … completed a series of audits looking at the programs New York has in place to keep our school children out of … New York State public and charter schools with a combined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… dating back to 2009. 3 In contrast, the ratio declined by only 0.5 percentage points in New York in 2020 and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesOpinion 2024-1
… 16 We understand that this effort includes replacing not only the publicly-owned portions of lead service lines, but … state law and to constitute a proper public purpose with only an incidental private benefit and, therefore, not in … strong presumption of constitutionality applies not only to enactments of the Legislature but to ordinances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Opinion 92-33
… to be rendered by the chamber of commerce may be awarded only after compliance with competitive bidding requirements … and implementation of marketing strategies calls for not only specialized skills and expertise but also such … exempt from competitive bidding as a professional service only if the professional service component is the primary or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 2001-7
… "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Extensions (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Public Parking Districts (authority to … e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-4, p 3). Similarly, the cost of operating and maintaining the district as extended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7DiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost money, known as unclaimed funds, every day. Unclaimed funds occur when people are separated from their money and can come from utility deposits, trust funds, old … is working to make it easier than ever to reclaim lost money, including mailing some checks directly to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-back