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New York State Agencies’ Use of Overtime, February 2016
This report by the Office of the State Comptroller on use of overtime by New York State agencies examines patterns over the past nine calendar years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/overtime-2016.pdfNew York State Agencies’ Use of Overtime, April 2015
This report by the Office of the State Comptroller on overtime use by New York State agencies examines overtime patterns over the past eight calendar years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/overtime-2015.pdfQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up) (2015-F-7), OPRHP 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by State officials to implement the recommendations contained in our series of 12 State agency audit reports entitled
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f7-OPRHP-response.pdfQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up) (2015-F-7), DHCR 30-Day Reponse
We have followed up on the actions taken by State officials to implement the recommendations contained in our series of 12 State agency audit reports entitled Q
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f7-DHCR-response.pdfQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up) (2015-F-7)
We have followed up on the actions taken by State officials to implement the recommendations contained in our series of 12 State agency audit reports entitled Q
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f7.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. CU-805
… of New York instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program. Affected Employees: … to the CUNY Central Office by the Deputy Director of the NYC Management Benefits Fund, Tax-Favored Benefits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-805-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outOpinion 90-5
… (2): Although the town board appoints the trustees of a public library, the trustees are empowered to increase their number, subject to the … to increase the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Time and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… Purpose To determine whether the time and attendance-related records … metropolitan area. Each MTA agency requires its employees to document their hours worked. Work hours are supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… watch for red flags such as unusual destinations or items on the card. Verify that the items purchased were actually … Have a reconciliation process and timetable. Follow up on any identified discrepancies. Establish a method for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… pollinators are critically important to the health of New York State’s environment and agricultural economy. The State has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… decline from the previous year’s $240,400, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsEarnings – Enhanced Reporting
… and there may be limits to what can count toward a members pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earningsUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… Firefighters Two Percent Fund (Buffalo TPF) [pdf] ; the Syracuse Fire Department Association Inc. (Syracuse) [pdf] ; the Mutual Aid Association of the Paid Fire … costs related to active firemen and family members’ health benefits, social events and administrative costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… third degree as a crime of public corruption for stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionOpinion 90-45
… contain a full explanation of the reasons for its adoption and should declare why, as a matter of fact and not mere opinion, efficiency or economy will be served. … 984, McKinney's Session Laws of 1957, p 2197). It is not a function of this Office to approve or disapprove particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45Report on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2019
The Enacted Budget Financial Plan for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 projects tax receipts will grow by $5.7 billion or 7.6 percent this year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2019-20.pdfDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… that can improve as ridership returns, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has … on time, or not delayed. However, delays in 2023 increased by 96 percent compared to 2022 as service increased 34% and … 11% from 2019. More than 93% of the problems were caused by mechanical problems or infrastructure maintenance issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracts may include provisions that require a surety to complete or arrange for completing the contract should the … action by the contracting agency and notification to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as specified … System (SFS), allowing future payments under the contract to be appropriately directed to the surety. Through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeoversState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Association Inc. for delivery of the Natural Resource Steward Program. Office of General Services $10 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help … could lead to delays or cuts to the remaining IRA funds and tax credits,” DiNapoli said. “Given the strong … a range of specific greenhouse gas reducing activities and funds to support incentive programs; however, only a small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkers