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Opinion 97-24
… to call for whatever duties may be assigned under the rules and regulations of the department or company. You ask whether … for whatever duties may be assigned under the rules and regulations of the department or company (1994 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24State Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with tools to assist … State on PAUSE Initiative, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury is mailing all employee paychecks directly to … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with tools to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksCensus 2020 Response Rates
… New York pays more in taxes to the federal government than any other state but ranks last in what it gets back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/censusMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Prior to the implementation, providers reported Medicare payment information on separate claims to Medicaid. This … when providers misreported pertinent Medicare claim payment data. Nevertheless, providers can still report Medicare payment information directly to Medicaid instead of using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose The purpose of our performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate … Determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles has adequate procedures in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the passage of the final state budget: “After extended … the economy and actions in Washington casts a long shadow on this budget. Market volatility and declining business and … gaps. Actions by Congress may also have a large impact on the state’s finances in the months ahead, and may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetOpinion 94-29
… publication] FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals on Family Court matters) -- Exemption From (when municipal attorney represents a presentment agency or an indigent … spouse in appeals from Family Court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022; FAMILY COURT ACT, §1118: The fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Monsey Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-62-F)
… October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Monsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62), released in July 2024. The audit determined that: The Board of Fire Commissioners … not comply with General Municipal Law financial filing and audit requirements. For seven consecutive years, an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/monsey-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-62-fCity of Fulton – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-184-F)
… were unable to readily determine the complete financial history and position of individual projects or determine the … with deficits totaling $95,177 that require additional funding. The audit included 12 recommendations to help City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/12/24/city-fulton-audit-follow-2021m-184-fMontauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-117-F)
… Montauk Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … the Montauk Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/montauk-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-117-fTruxton Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-123-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2022 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Truxton Fire District’s (District) progress, as … The purpose of our review was to assess the Truxton Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/20/truxton-fire-district-audit-follow-2022m-123-fWoodbourne Fire District Audit Follow Up 2023M-98-F
… basic accounting records and reports or provided regular financial reports to the Board. Perform a thorough audit of … online banking, investments, procurement, travel and conferences, fund balance, reserves, credit card use and … The District provides fire protection and emergency services to the Town of Fallsburg in Sullivan County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/03/woodbourne-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-98-fHenrietta FD – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-27-F)
… January 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition … of January 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Henrietta Fire District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/henrietta-fd-audit-follow-2021m-27-fPlainville Fire District - Audit Follow Up (2021M-31-F)
… Adopt a fund balance policy or develop multiyear financial and capital plans. Ensure the Treasurer filed annual financial reports, for 2018 through 2020. Ensure the … online banking, investments, procurement, travel and conferences, fund balance, reserves, credit card use and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/03/plainville-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-31-fDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting a degree. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest figures from 2015, the nationwide … loan balance is $29,700 and New Yorkers owe an average of $32,200. As the cost for a college education increases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… Membership in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) There are two types of membership in ERS, mandatory and optional. If you are a permanent, … hours. The date of membership for optional membership in ERS is the date your application is received, or the date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Two commissioners purchased vacation packages for a conference in Florida and charged an additional $1,095 for … officials in 2016 and 2017. Locust Valley Fire District – Conference and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) Conference and travel expenditures totaling $8,396 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1349
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees … Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code DH4 (for hourly employees) or Earnings Code D40. Earnings Begin … To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1349-2014-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… subgroup of students. For 2013, however, the graduation rate was 40 percent for migrant students, but 69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund said. "We believe that … by the Securities and Exchange Commission. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholders