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2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdfTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, … $8,571, during our audit period. As president and owner of the welding company, the Board member had a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… of compliance, and issue regulations on reporting annual incident data. SED must also issue a report to the Governor and Legislature regarding the incident data collected from institutions; audit institutions … responded to cases of sexual assault and other incidents at institutions or involving college students. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actThe Continued Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - June 2013
This report is the third issued by the Office of the State Comptroller since 2009 concerning affordable housing in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2014.pdfWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school … tax levy limit; and whether they plan to stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or … resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capThe Economic Impact of Higher Education in New York State, October 2010
In New York State, higher education is a major industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-economic-impact-2010.pdfDomestic Violence: Recent Trends in New York
Introduction October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize and give voice to domestic violence victims.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/domestic-violence-recent-trends-10-23.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 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “New York has $12.5 billion in unclaimed fund accounts. We … its rightful owners,” DiNapoli said. “The money belongs to New Yorkers. We want to give it back.” Representatives from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7.pdfState Police Bulletin No. SP-262
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … increase the current dues (code 227) amount from $52.95 to $58.60. Agency Actions: Agencies must notify affected … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-262-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act (2017-S-38) 90-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s38-response.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. CU-858
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 1087 in Bargaining … DC37, Local 1087 dated November 18, 2025, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit TO (Deduction Code 471) will … is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 1087 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-858-district-council-37-dc37-local-1087-dues-increaseDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-146
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … 224) rate as follows: Annual Salary Deduction Amount Up to 27,999.99 $25.68 $28,000.00- $37,999.99 $27.00 $38,000.00- … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-146-district-council-37-dc37-local-1359-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-859
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining … DC37, Local 983 dated December 9, 2025, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units TM (Deduction Code 246) … is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 983 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-859-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseThe Asian Community in New York State, February 2016
The Asian community is the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2016.pdfLocal Government Debt Trends and Practices in New York State
Local government debt is necessary for the funding of expensive and long-lived capital infrastructure.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-government-debt-trends-practices-nys.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2403
… State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2026 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2025-67, released on … for employees aged 50 and over increases to $8,000.00 for 2026 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $32,500.00 in 2026. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2403-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2026DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… rode the market rebound from the depths of the pandemic and enjoyed the largest one-year investment return in its … but it comes with a caution. Markets remain volatile and as unpredictable as ever. With our talented investment … to come.” The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.66 billion paid out during the fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7-response.pdf