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Opinion 93-22

… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … -- Disposition of (when erroneously reported to justice court fund) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court Fund … to remit a forfeiture of bail is not required in order for the Justice Court Fund to refund moneys erroneously …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22

DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program

… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found NYPA overstated the number of jobs retained under the ReCharge NY program by … The New York Power Authority NYPA made errors and overrode …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-program

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… did not adequately restrict CUNYfirst users’ access to ensure that individuals only had appropriate roles assigned. For example, a student had access to a business application that students normally cannot … During the audit period, senior managers often did not submit goals and achievements statements. Further, WCHCC …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bradford …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-25

… and the Rent Regulation Services Unit provides for an $800 General Salary Increase effective April 1, 2007. Contract … General Salary Increase The legislation provides for an $800 Salary Increase for employees in graded, NS (SG 600) positions, trainees (SG 800) and hourly employees. Payable 4/5/07. Revised April 1, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-25-april-1-2007-salary-increase-employees-represented-rent

Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees

… Purpose To determine whether the Transit Adjudication Bureau of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an effective and … January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. Background The Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) is an administrative … To determine whether the Transit Adjudication Bureau of New York City Transit performs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees

DiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners

… The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … The COVID19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City driving housing costs higher for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeowners

DiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space

… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report … Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-space

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Village of Sharon Springs as well as an audit of inmate hospital costs in Chautauqua, Clinton, Erie, Jefferson, … with the water billed to customers. Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services to County Inmates Counties can improve … related group rates on 75 percent of the inpatient hospital claims. For access to state and local government …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Compliance With Jonathan's Law

… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … while at a privately operated facility and then at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-law

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities

… New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and … only help prevent tragedies if abuse and mistreatment in mental health facilities is properly reported and actions are … operated, licensed or certified by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and other state agencies. Reportable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilities

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195

To provide information to UCS regarding the end of calendar year 2013 Pay Period 20C processing for judges in the Unified Court System

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judges

Challenging a Determination – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… Email the Hearing Administration Bureau at Hearings@osc.ny.gov . By mail: Hearing requests sent by regular mail will … When requesting a hearing, include your name, NYSLRS ID number, your return email and mailing addresses, and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. We will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/challenging-determination

Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)

… with realistic estimates of anticipated expenditures that do not appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147

Thousand Islands Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-283)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing … Islands Central School District is located in the Towns of Brownville, Cape Vincent, Clayton, Lyme and Orleans in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/thousand-islands-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-283

Livonia Central School District – Software Management (2016M-293)

… million. Key Findings The Board’s acceptable-use policies do not detail practices for enforcement, such as monitoring …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/livonia-central-school-district-software-management-2016m-293

Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Credit Cards (2016M-179)

… address cash advances available with the general purpose cards. District officials do not maintain a Board-authorized list of fuel card users. District credit cards did not have a maximum spending limit. Key … the policy. Ensure that cash advances on District credit cards are no longer allowed. Maintain a complete list of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-credit-cards-2016m-179