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DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health … to the funds announced by Governor Hochul earlier this year and supported in the state budget through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… and other requirements. By law, a village’s chief fiscal officer (CFO) is required to file an annual financial … office 60 to 120 days after the close of their fiscal year. The AFR must be made available to the public and … their AFR on time improved from 30% to 46% since 2019, the number of villages that did not file at all in 2023 grew from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… in Midtown and purchased another nearby building (250 Park Ave) to add to its portfolio. Twenty-one other major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024Kerhonkson Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-124)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Kerhonkson Fire … activities? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – March 12, 2025. We extended our audit period to review the District’s … 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings as of March 12, 2025. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/kerhonkson-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-124Village of Whitehall – Records and Reports (2026M-9)
… The Village’s accounting records included three operating funds during the audit period: general, water and sewer. The … liability accounts among the Village’s three operating funds and capital projects fund as of May 31, 2025, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/06/12/village-whitehall-records-and-reports-2026m-9Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . 1 Once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… that abuse their position to steal taxpayer money will not get away with it,” said DiNapoli. “My office is working hard … law enforcement to bring these individuals to justice. I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for … 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/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… Sales of organic farm products rose 56 percent statewide from 2008 to 2014 … Sales of organic farm products rose 56 percent statewide from 2008 to 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkAgency Financial Reporting Package
… click “I forgot my User ID” and/or “I forgot my Password” to recover your credentials. New Users To request … your User ID and the other will contain a temporary password. Resources User Manual For all questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … leave accrual spreadsheet for employees who were entitled to earn vacation time did not show beginning and ending … district has not developed a formal reserve plan, appears to have overfunded the unemployment reserve, and did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
Lisa Stone was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6800 in fire district funds after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… as Dutchess County Comptroller from 2018 until 2024 after winning her first bid for elected office in 2017. Lois was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The claims auditing process is known as a "super control" … because, when conducted effectively, it can identify claims that have violated or bypassed purchasing and other … offices is located at the end of this publication. Please contact the regional office for your locality with any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… for the State of New York are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for … State's financial position must be identified. Discussion with appropriate units in OSC that may be impacted by the … be impacted by the standard need to implement concurrently with the State. To ensure GASB standards are implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 that would change public transit as we know it. It’s … to get through 2020 and saddling it with even more debt in the coming years. “The severe service cuts the MTA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the justice court’s accounting and reporting of financial activity are not adequate. The village justice did not … the state Justice Court Fund on time. Village of Perry – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Village officials do … by the village’s water system, as measured by master meter readings, with the water billed to customers. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2158
… this bulletin is to request verification of the agency’s address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year … Actions: OSC will update PayServ with the agency name and address provided. Agency Actions: Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2158-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 2267
… this bulletin is to request verification of the agency’s address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year … Actions: OSC will update PayServ with the agency name and address provided. Agency Actions: Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2267-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, and for ensuring schools’ compliance … State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and Department regulations. The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-follow