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DiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached an agreement with … the public with respect to an election or referendum. NYS Common Retirement Fund’s Political Spending and Lobbying … Corp., Delta Airlines and PepsiCo Inc. New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with … 244 percent in April compared to April 2019 leaving many of New Yorks local governments grappling with shortfalls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New York’s local governments and are directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual report … reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018 up 44 percent from 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 27.1 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, … Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most regions. Total collections were down 25.4 percent … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 271 percent in the second quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in … collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious fiscal challenges. The … a plan on how it is going to provide financial help to local governments during this difficult time. New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Town of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… Did the Town of Wethersfield (Town) Board (Board) properly plan for and manage the Highway Department (Department) … 25 acres of land. Audit Summary The Board did not properly plan for or manage the Department building capital project. … did not: Develop and adopt a written multiyear capital plan. Create and follow a capital project budget. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… may be used by districts when the district is unable to provide precise quantity requirements for a particular project due to indeterminate needs throughout a fiscal year. Under such … Board of Education (Board) designated a purchasing agent to be responsible for overseeing the District’s purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… informing parents can also help to avoid any unnecessary panic that an actual emergency is occurring and assists … Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the responsibility to … 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the Education Law and Section 170.12 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… and evacuation sites. Evacuation is used in response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas leak, roof … Lockdown drills practice the essential steps necessary to lockdown in an emergency. Bus drills are conducted to … parents in advance of building drills, parents may not have sufficient information to ask questions about procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85Riverhead Central School District – Financial Operations (2025M-64)
… the July 2022 reports were provided to the Board at the November 2022 meeting, three months later. While all 141 bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/riverhead-central-school-district-financial-operations-2025m-64DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… its fiscal year on March 31 with a General Fund balance of $7.2 billion, higher than recent projections but a decline of $2.2 billion from the prior fiscal year. For the month of March, tax receipts were $811.7 million above the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to review and approve … for recouping inappropriate charges. Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudIntergovernmental and Community Affairs
… Title Email Erin Stevens Deputy Comptroller estevens@osc.ny.gov Danielle Jones Assistant Comptroller djones@osc.ny.gov … NY Regional Director 333 E. Washington Street, 5th floor Syracuse, NY 13202 (O) 315-428-4583 (C) 315-317-6108 … Joe Orlando Hudson Valley Regional Director 33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 103 New Windsor, NY 12553 (O) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/igcaDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state is doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areState Agencies Bulletin No. 1270
… rate less than $7.39. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of … period is confirmed. The report is sorted by Employee Name and then by Earnings Begin Date and Earnings Code. … report include Emplid, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Earnings Code, Earnings Begin Date, Earnings End Date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1270-2013-2014-2-day-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-roundState Agencies Bulletin No. 1145
… of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2012-2013 APSU Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees … Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of the Budget Bulletin B-1198 issued February … of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 20122013 APSU Deficit Reduction Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1145-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unit