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Opinion 99-14
… this transaction is more appropriately characterized as a sale by the town of unneeded personal property, or as a … p 84; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-78, p 124). The method of sale chosen is within the sound discretion of the governing … board should take appropriate measures to ensure that the sale price is upon the best or most beneficial terms. 2 It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System in 2018 and 2019, 14 are currently listed as being in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2339
… and Non-Arbitration Eligible (BU21) Salary Increase for Employees in the Security Services Unit (SSU) Represented by … for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Non-Arbitration eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2339-april-2025-3-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of an administrative agency is the Commissioner; for a college or university, it is the President; for correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," … more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … eMedNY computer system improperly paid $162 million in Medicaid claims during a sixmonth period that started in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… prior to, but billed during, the coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency that would have been denied had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Opinion 91-47
… should not be considered a part of the probate proceedings for purposes of fixing the filing fee charged by a … objections are made in a proceeding other than probate and the fee is properly fixed at $60 pursuant to SCPA, … trust, may file objections showing his interest in the estate and stating one or more legal objections to granting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47IX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… Amounts received by state agencies that represent a return of monies paid from state appropriated funds are to be … and transmitted to the State's Treasury pursuant to §121 of the State Finance Law. Such amounts are to be credited to … charged to appropriation/segregation records, any refunds of such expenditures, including audit disallowances, should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… for all localities totaled more than $1.5 billion, up $175 million from October 2020. This growth continues the … increase also surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019. “Sales … for all localities totaled more than $15 billion up $175 million from October 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020DiNapoli: Audit of NYC's CityFHEPS Program Reveals Weak Oversight and Rising Costs
… weak oversight and administrative lapses are contributing to rising costs and placing some vulnerable families in … Department of Social Services (DSS), and it is designed to help low-income New Yorkers avoid homelessness. It’s projected to cost the city $1.2 billion in city Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-audit-nycs-cityfheps-program-reveals-weak-oversight-and-rising-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2253
… 406 Strike/Discip Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2253-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-3-salary-increases-arbitrationOpinion 93-32
… with an examination into the accounts and financial affairs of a municipality, the Comptroller, pursuant to … with an examination into the accounts and financial affairs of the municipality for the purpose of obtaining … Joseph's Hospital v Axelrod , 74 AD2d 698, 425 NYS2d 669, app den 49 NY2d 706, 428 NYS2d 1026; but see Xerox v Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… and tolls by 4 percent in 2017 and by another 4 percent in 2019, slightly less than the projected inflation rate for … has also closed the budget gap that had been projected for 2019, but is projecting a $371 million budget gap for 2020. … supporting the capital program would consume, on average, 20 percent of revenue during the financial plan period. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and an all-time low unemployment rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State … in its history a record number of jobs and businesses and an alltime low unemployment rate according to an economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offOpinion 88-79
… income is being used for Title I purposes. July 13, 1988 Linda Weir, Clerk/Treasurer Village of Carthage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79DiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately uses higher than … gaps and to replenish reserves, according to a review of New York City’s financial plan released today by New York … strong economic growth has boosted city revenues, Mayor de Blasio continues to grapple with ongoing structural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfQPSC Report 2025-2026
On June 4, 2008, Governor Paterson issued Executive Order No. 6: Ensuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Contracts for Personal Services. Executive Order No. 6 requires that agencies report information regarding Qualified Personal Services Contracts (QPSCs) to a Task Force and on their agencies' websites
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/qpsc-2025-2026.pdf