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The New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive years with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction … the construction jobs it lost during the Great Recession, New York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Charter School for Applied Technologies , Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School , Germantown Central School District … access to specific financial records. Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information … Girls Char School for Applied Technologies Eugenio Maria de Hostos Char School Germantown CSD Niagara Char School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… in 2014 and 2015, which misrepresented his use of the funds. As company president, Amacher oversaw the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… 18. They also will receive five years of probation. The couple used the stolen funds to landscape their home, fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced the … pay back $61,098. According to the investigation by the Bronx District Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's … a home theater. Ultimately, the grant was revoked. The Bronx DA's Office and the Comptroller’s office found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… Behm announced the indictment of Jael Watts, the owner of Pearl Transit Corp., on ten counts of wire fraud for her role … – you will be held accountable.” Jael, 44, is the owner of Pearl Transit Corp., a non-profit company that claims to … to seniors and people with disabilities. In 2024, Pearl Transit entered into a contract with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeOpinion 90-62
… 158). We are aware of no provision of law authorizing the withholding of a highway superintendent's salary solely … his duties ( cf . Town Law, §27[1], providing for the withholding of salary of certain town officers and employees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 89-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to investigate … has authority to make inquiry into allegations of misuse of town highway equipment by highway department laborers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… Attorney Michael Ferrarese, and the New York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, … County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Police. As part of the plea agreement she paid full … I thank District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… Jelani Mills, redirect the money from Micro Targeting to NY 4 Life, a non-profit corporation Wills controlled, while … expenditures. Wills then withdrew the money in the NY 4 Life bank account in a series of cash withdrawals and … those who misuse public funds will face the consequences,” Amy Loprest, executive director of the New York City Campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… Development owners often enter into agreements with agents to manage the developments (managing agents). It is … or improvements where warranted. Title 9 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations) outlines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… program (Program) was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act to provide affordable rental and … tax exemptions, the Program required limitations on profit, income limits for tenants, and supervision by DHCR. … systematically reviewing Board meeting minutes to identify non-compliance with Regulations and acting when necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellState Agencies Bulletin No. 2409
… Bill for Budget Accountability, or One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), became Public Law 119-21 on July … les/documents/2021/03/overtime-frequently-asked-questions_0.pdf Questions: Agency questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2409-reporting-premium-overtime-earningsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-312
… by Judges and Justices of the Unified Court System each calendar year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the … or The prorated statutory salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges or Justices who serve only part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-312-2022-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-333
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … statutory salary or composite statutory salary, whichever is applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid … the year provided the Judge or Justice’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible by 26 pay periods. Judges and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-333-2023-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtBedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… the District’s website for public review. 1 The IEP is the cornerstone of the special education process for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43