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Accounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14)
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14.pdfOpinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … unreprted). There also may exist, however, situations when it would not contravene article VIII, §1 to expend … Comp No. 82-304, p 387). In addition to those situations when a town may perform work on private property to further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… City Council Member Paul Vallone, chair of the Committee on Economic Development. "I applaud State Comptroller … plans. This must remain our top priority from here on out as we lead the charge for safety in our schools." The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year (SFY), a … on a cautionary note,” DiNapoli said. “While it’s early in the year and tax collections may improve going forward, … primarily because of a $1.8 billion pension payment made in April that was paid later during SFY 2015-16. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipState Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023. … Executive Branch* employees paid on the Administration pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees … via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions: Agencies should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2130
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. … Executive Branch* employees paid on the Institution pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees … via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions: Agencies should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2130-paycheck-distribution-april-20-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… was unable to make the required monthly payments in full to the county. During the audit, the county gave notice … letter of credit for $250,000 as security for the full and faithful performance of the terms for the remainder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… quarter of 2023 (July - September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same period last … city collections totaled $2.5 billion, up 4.9%, or nearly $119 million, year over year. More workers are … calendar quarter of 2023 July September an increase of 36 or more than $205 million compared to the same period last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of … broadband available in their neighborhood, but more than one million, or 13.8%, of households do not have access or a … but there is still a digital divide in rural parts of New York and for low-income New Yorkers who don’t have access or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… State tax collections through the first three quarters of the fiscal year declined $1.2 billion, or 2.2 percent, … year by more than $1 billion,”DiNapoli said. “The timing of payments and the level of financial sector bonuses will influence whether current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportOpinion 95-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (submission of claims for adjustments in the amount of State aid paid to a school district attributable to court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… to global warming’s unprecedented challenge with a business-as-usual approach,” DiNapoli said. “It’s time for … companies on the risks they face from climate change is a red flag for investors,” Stringer said. “The SEC has both … State Common Retirement Fund is currently participating in a study, conducted by Mercer with other global institutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… percent from the same period last year, largely driven by a decline in personal income tax (PIT) collections, … according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The fiscal year is … Budget Financial Plan, which is expected to be released by the Executive shortly, should provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportMoravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2Village of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-7)
… officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time expenditures and other uses. … the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year, which was sufficient to fund the upcoming fiscal year’s budget appropriations for … corrective action. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/05/09/village-leicester-financial-management-2025m-7DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We … to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… unprecedented federal economic stimulus for businesses and individuals, and direct federal relief to New York state, New … FY 2021 revenues, twice the level of aid in FY 2019. More than two-thirds of federal relief will be used for spending … income and corporate tax collections in FY 2021, driven by less severe impacts among higher-income workers who could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2150
… not automatically processed. Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units with an increment code of … effective October 2023 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000, and $4,500. Effective Dates: … listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet. The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2150-october-2023-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump