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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … in improving its financial condition. However, the general fund budget does not include an interest payment of $56,708 … the credit card and procurement policies. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order

… the reality of climate change. "While the Executive Order does not remove the U.S. from the Paris agreement, today's … the problem and its solutions, the Administration will make it much more difficult for U.S. companies and workers to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-order

Selected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment

… care facilities, research centers, diagnostic centers, and small medical, podiatry, and veterinary facilities using …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipment

Collection of Electronic Waste Fees

… includes computers, computer peripherals, televisions, small-scale servers, and small electronic equipment. The Act requires manufacturers of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-fees

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan

… The city’s outlook has improved, a result of some good fortune and more proactive planning, but it can do more to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-plan

Small Business in New York State: An Economic Snapshot, March 2019

From mom-and-pop corner stores to medical practices to computer software start-ups, small businesses play a vital role in New York’s economy

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/small-business-nys-2019.pdf

Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1)

To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n1.pdf

Opinion 91-17

… issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Competitive Bidding (cannot expand exception under General Municipal Law, … §103[8]) -- Preemption (competitive bidding procedures) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchases by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17

Discontinuing Required Contributions – Enhanced Reporting

… Tier 3 and 4 Members: The 3 percent salary contributions for Tier 3 and 4 members stopped when they reached ten years of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/discontinuing-required-contributions

IV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions

… The State Legislature authorizes State agencies to make … obligations for specific purposes each fiscal year in the form of an appropriation. Contract encumbrances and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overview

Opinion 97-7

… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7

DiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians

… In direct placement cases, courts usually order the local district to supervise the placement. State regulations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardians

Opinion 90-9

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9

How the Program Works – Contribution Stabilization Program

… Employers will see the maximum amount to amortize in their estimated invoice (available in Retirement Online … There is no prepayment penalty. If you are both an Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire … fixed rate securities of appropriate duration held by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund). That rate of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/how-program-works

The Economic Impact of Small Business in New York State, March 2016

A business can be classified as a small business based upon its number of employees, its annual income, or both.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-small-business-2016.pdf

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-251

… employees with a Bargaining Unit equal to SR or SY and a Payroll Status of Active (A), Leave with Pay (P) or Leave of … rows meeting the criteria regardless of the employee’s Payroll Status. Effective Date: 09/25/14 Action: Position … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. Questions regarding position …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-251-november-2017-adjustment-basic-annual-salary-bargaining-units

DiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers

… New York’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) has not … and offers individuals access to the services they need to live as full and independently as possible.” Since ESSHI’s … Federation of Neighborhood Centers in Buffalo, Young Women’s Christian Association of Binghamton and Broome County …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-well

Caucus 2025: Important Information for New Yorkers

… office and view recent reports on issues that affect New Yorkers. 2024 Year in Review Fiscal Responsibility, … & Higher Education "Nation's Report Card" Underscores New York's Need for Academic Recovery (March 2023) Economic … Programs: Benchmarking Benefits (November 2024) New York City Cost of Living in New York City: Housing (January 2024) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2025-0