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DiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington

… if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented challenge – a completely … workers or commuters. The extreme measures outlined by the MTA this week underline the choices we face if funding is not … of every dollar of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA needs federal support to manage this crisis. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washington

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1219

… of P1. _P2 : Indicates the query is of Medium priority, meaning the query is important for use in post-payroll … : Indicates that the query is of relatively Low priority, meaning the query is submitted on a somewhat regular basis, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1219-preparing-queries-payserv-upgrade-peoplesoft-v89-v91

DiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet

Local government capital spending on roads bridges and water and sewer systems declined by approximately 8 percent between 2010 and 2012 according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmet

DiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband

… The state has made progress in making high-speed connections … services, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Reliable, high-speed … homes into schools and workplaces,” said DiNapoli. “The state has taken significant steps to make broadband available …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadband

Are You Vested? And What It Means

… Are You Vested? Being vested means that you have earned … 4 members who have at least five years of credited service are vested. As of April 9, 2022, Tier 5 and 6 members also … service retirement benefit. Effective immediately, if you are a Tier 5 or 6 member with five or more years of service …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-means

Opinion 92-1

… 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. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … guaranteed by the United States, (2) bonds or notes of the State of New York, or (3) bonds of any political subdivision …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1

DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late

… contracts late. We applaud Comptroller DiNapoli for drawing attention to this issue, which destabilizes nonprofit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-late

DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores

… A total of 23 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, with increases in each … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Finds Increase in Entities Designated in Stress …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores

XVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations

… with a negative balance (where expenditures have exceeded the budget amount). It is the agency’s responsibility to correct any negative balance. … be corrected no later than five business days prior to the lapse date. Agencies should use NYKK0264 – Negative … with a negative balance where expenditures have exceeded the budget amount …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgets

State Contract and Payment Actions in November

… fund. Office of General Services  $3 million with DiGesare Mechanical, Inc. to provide chilled water and steam piping … services agreement. $10.2 million with Instructional Systems, Inc. for managed IT services at SUNY campuses … $43 million to Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC for the New NY Bridge Project.  $3 million to HNTB New York Engineering …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-november

Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools

… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has designed and … decisions. This technology can be used in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to … a candidate’s behaviors and mannerisms. While the use of these tools can benefit companies by saving time and money …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-tools

DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500

… and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and $800 in town hall rental fees were not deposited. In August …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500

Vacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development

… were being rented in a timely manner. Our audit focused on the period January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2017. … tenants file an application and their names are placed on a waiting list based on the size of the apartment the applicant requested. When …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development

XII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures

… can occur for various reasons, including at the agency’s request. The Bureau has established codes for the most common … ID 7A Voucher or Expense Report being returned per agency request 8A Incorrect expense type 8B Incorrect lodging amount … can occur for various reasons including at the agencys request …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denials

Eldred Central School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-204)

… and student accounts, require reconciliation of register activity to deposit activity and deposit all cash collected daily. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/17/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1039

… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide … In addition, if a Member on the Assembly Special Allowance payroll has an allowance change during the year, the total … salary. 04320 Members on the Assembly Special Allowance payroll who serve all or part of the year and are active on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1039-2010-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1212

… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide … In addition, if a Member on the Assembly Special Allowance payroll has an allowance change during the year, the total … salary. 04320 Members of the Assembly Special Allowance payroll who serve all or part of the year and are active on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1212-2012-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature

State Agencies Bulletin No. 945

… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide … In addition, if a Member on the Assembly Special Allowance payroll has an allowance change during the year, the total … salary. 04320 Members on the Assembly Special Allowance payroll who serve all or part of the year and are active on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/945-2009-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature

Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2014M-21)

… our audit was to review the Board’s financial management and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period … The Town of Hornellsville is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 4,200 residents. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2014m-21

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1116

… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide … In addition, if a Member on the Assembly Special Allowance payroll has an allowance change during the year, the total … salary. 04320 Members of the Assembly Special Allowance payroll who serve all or part of the year and are active on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1116-2011-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature