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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. … of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $862 million, a decrease of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayBarker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or overtime was approved and supported. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. Seven employees were paid amounts that were … or District policy. Key Recommendations Adopt a written payroll policy governing the use of overtime and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… The Supervisor did not follow basic accounting practices by maintaining complete and accurate accounting records and … of the Supervisor’s 2023 accounting records, as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 123. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… from the ending cash balances in the accounting records by $638,485.The Board also used unrealistic budgetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Incarcerated and Death Matches
… Purpose Our Office examined $1.4 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State … Findings Both payment matches yielded minimal exceptions. In addition to conducting the matches, we observed NYSIF’s … Our Office examined $14 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesWest Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… January 1, 2013 through June 24, 2014. Background The West Nyack Fire District is a district corporation of the … West Nyack Fire District Claims Processing 2014M259 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259DiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by spending … its budget gaps for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2027 to an average of $126 billion annually fueled by spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … payments, after a long history of sending more tax dollars to Washington than it receives back. For every tax dollar paid to Washington in FFY 2023, the state received $1.06 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… increase among selected major metropolitan areas in the US according to a new report from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2203
… the PayServ position pool chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the 2024-25 budget references where $0 … Agency Actions: Agencies should review the attached list of Department Budget Table USA rows for position pools … that will not roll-over to the 2024-25 budget reference. List of Agency Pools not rolled to 2024-25 Budget Reference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2203-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, except for matters described below, … amount budgeted by approximately $440,000. The proposed 2024 budget includes overtime funding of $500,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… balance policy specifying the town’s objectives and goals for using the accumulated funds. Greece Central School … professional service providers that were paid more than $10,000, or a total of $5.5 million between July 1, 2023 … were paid $4.1 million (75%). Officials also consistently used the same attorneys since 2011 and an occupational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTown of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Justices and Town of Marion (Town) Board provided adequate oversight of the Justice Court (Court) to ensure cash collections were … The Justices and Board did not provide adequate oversight of Court financial activities. As a result, the former court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… whether the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activities and … operations. Specifically: Mandated annual audits of the District’s financial or length of service award program (LOSAP) records have not been … Determine whether the Montauk Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board monitored financial activities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… Development Agency (WCIDA) officials ensure the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) they calculated were accurate and in compliance with the PILOT agreements? Audit Period January … officials ensured PILOTs they calculated were accurate and in compliance with the PILOT agreements. During the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate financial oversight. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate financial oversight, obtain periodic financial reports, monitor the budget, investigate budget and … Addison Village Board of Trustees Board provided adequate financial oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8Hilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-200-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Hilton Central … The purpose of our review was to assess the Hilton Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/hilton-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-200-fSUNY Bulletin No. SU-349
… the employee’s biweekly stipend amount. In addition, updates will be made to all subsequent rows requiring an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-349-july-2023-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonOther Bulletin No. 10
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for agency processing Affected Employees SUNY Construction … Fund Resolution and Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2008 provide for a General Salary Increase for eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 97. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-10-april-1-2010-salary-increase-suny-construction-fund