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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… grand larceny charges Monday after allegedly stealing up to $20,000 as he spiraled into credit card debt. "From plane … the Boston Duck Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting … He is due back in Tupper Lake village court on April 13. "I cannot begin to say how many times I took cash from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… capped at 2% for 2024 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024XIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Section Overview and Policies When employees travel on State business, they are entitled to reimbursement for … card charges, even if the employee has not incurred any out-of-pocket expenses. In addition to the guidance contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.1
… agencies of the new Action Reason codes to place employees on a Paid Leave of Absence related to the COVID19 health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18371-new-paid-leave-action-reason-codes-and-earnings-code-related-covid-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1837
… codes to be used on the employee’s Job Data record to report the use of either FEPSLA or EFMLA paid leave: PLA/ 19F … using the new Paid Leave Reason codes, and must report the employee’s reduced percentage, if applicable, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1837-new-paid-leave-action-reason-codes-and-earnings-code-related-covid-19Community Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… includes CDBG and CDBG-DR revenue totaling $423 million in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026. The drop is largely due to a decline in CDBG-DR funds, which comprise $156 million in FY 2025, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… for commodities and services and the potential impact of policy choices at the federal level." In accordance with … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Social Media Use Policy
… The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) manages multiple social media sites to keep New Yorkers informed about the … spent. The opinions and beliefs expressed by users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not … reflect OSC views or opinions. Comments posted on our social media sites are not considered formal public comment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyTown of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims. Key Recommendations Annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227Rockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
… Public Administrator disposed of estate real property in accordance with Office of Public Administrator guidelines. … Public Administrator disposed of estate real property in accordance with Office of Public Administrator guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/05/15/rockland-county-sale-estate-real-property-2019m-233DiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The North Shore is located just north of the Staten Island Expressway and serves as an important freight and commuting hub. The area accounts for … the borough. “The North Shore is a key part of the growth story in Staten Island. It has contributed to the increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthPennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Association’s … Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which contracts to provide fire protection services to the Town, is governed by a five-member Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mThousand Islands Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-283)
… them to require officers and key employees to disclose all outside employment or business interests. … Thousand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/thousand-islands-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-283Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s internal controls for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Somers is located … violations and forfeitures for the period January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Key Findings We found weaknesses in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… whether the Wallace Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. We determined that: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Medicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… 31, 2016. Background The Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides a wide range … that a related-party subcontractor was responsible for paying. We assessed the impact of these non-allowable … with the decreases in the numbers of uninsured people, the Department has not assessed whether the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careHuman Resource Practices
… Objective To determine if State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University has developed and consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Two of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, … Of the five other schools auditors visited – Plattsburgh, New Paltz, Polytechnic Institute, Oneonta, and Cobleskill – … did identify areas for improvement. For instance, at New Paltz, auditors were able to access 16 labs and prep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near … The Law requires every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, to be instructed in and comply with the Program’s requirements and to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises