Search
Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… receipt and disbursement of the Foreign Fire Insurance tax for the period January 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. … almost exclusively from the foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax, which totaled $12,332 in the 2013 fiscal year. Key … internal controls over the receipt and disbursement of FFI tax. We identified $27,738 in questionable disbursements that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsDiNapoli: State Ends Third Quarter of State Fiscal Year on Solid Financial Footing
… deductible from federal taxes. Tax receipts exceeded the latest Financial Plan forecast by $12.9 billion over the … year, and $386.2 million higher than anticipated in the latest projections but $1.1 billion higher than initially … year for the same period and $217.7 million higher than latest projections and nearly $1.5 billion higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-state-ends-third-quarter-state-fiscal-year-solid-financial-footingLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 9.2% in … time last year. “As we head into a new year, local sales tax growth remains quite strong,” DiNapoli said. “Consumer … spending and a strong labor market have buoyed sales tax growth even as prices remain elevated. Local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearOpinion 91-33
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- County Treasurer's Fee (applicability of fee to interest earned on deposit of bail) -- Deposit and Investment of (duty of county treasurer … originally deposited such money. Upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33Opinion 99-8
… TOWN LAW, §§30(1), 63, 64(11-b), 116(13); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(9-a); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §106(3): A … initiate such a subscription service pursuant to its home rule authority. Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1)(i) authorizes local governments to adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… NYS Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and NYC Scott M Stringer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
As shown in the Mayor’s Executive Budget for fiscal year 2025, New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2025.pdfEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2026
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund or CRF) is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $273.1 billion (as of March 31, 2025).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2026.pdfOpinion 91-19
… fire company); (authority to accept gift of firefighting equipment) FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority of fire district to make gift to fire company) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (authority of fire district to make gift to fire company) TOWN LAW, §176(13); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… our law enforcement partners to investigate corruption at all levels of government.” “Today’s guilty plea makes it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 96-5
… from fees granted by section 5225 of the Insurance Law is applicable to the fees imposed by section 8022 (b) of the CPLR. This is in reply to your correspondence requesting an opinion on … state that under section 5225 of the Insurance Law, MVAIC is exempt from all fees imposed by the State. However, you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5XI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… can also view the status of approved contracts for all State agencies. A vendor can view the status (Received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewRetirement Option Election Form with Partial Lump Sum Payment For Tier 1 Members Designating Multiple Beneficiaries (RS6420-A)
For NYSLRS Tier 1 members to elect a pension payment option at retirement with a partial lump sum payment and to designate multiple beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6420-a.pdfTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
Determine whether the Town of Gaines (Town) Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) adequately performed her financial duties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/gaines-2021-172.pdfCity of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
Determine whether City of Hornell (City) officials provided oversight of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax money.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/hornell-2020-140.pdfSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, State … be on site at the events listed below to help New Yorkers find out if they are owed money. New Yorkers may also check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… General’s investigation was conducted by Investigator Mark Spencer, Investigator Casey Quinlan and Deputy Chief … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionNew York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… the right direction. "The new AA+ rating for the state’s General Obligation bonds reflects our recent history of … strengthen its financial position. I will work with the Governor and Legislature to help meet those goals." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… budget balance are essential, I applaud the progress the Governor and the Legislature and our well-funded pension plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
Comptroller DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would undo a US Labor Department rule that allows managers of retirement funds that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to consider ESG risks
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolution