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Finger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for … “Volatile commodity prices, labor pressures and extreme weather are adding to the unpredictability of farming that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … and leave many unable to pay their mortgages and property taxes. New York State’s revenue shortfall is estimated to be … first responders and transit workers are among those on the front lines of responding to this health emergency. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… pandemic, and additional actions may be taken to reduce grants to state and local governments, limit aid to … Stabilization Fund and Disaster Loans through the Small Business Administration, which together comprise 90.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023DiNapoli: 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-2024DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… 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/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial … Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… that specifies the level of service to be provided by the vendor and clearly states your needs and expectations, … allow the local government or school to reduce its payment by a given percentage if that percent is not achieved. In our … starting point for negotiation. SLAs should be reviewed by the local government’s or school’s legal counsel and IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… insurance plan for NYSHIP, and Civil Service contracts with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem), formerly Empire BlueCross, … one was partially implemented and one was not implemented. Homes and Community Renewal: Division of Housing and … OPWDD did not take proactive steps to ensure that all homes had followed suit in their own emergency plans. OPWDD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… external auditor, in accordance with the provisions of the federal "single audit act". Other external audits of one type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditIV.5.A Operating and Other Transfers – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… GL BU balancing account used by the SFS Program. 60825 SW Trans to (FAR) GL BU balancing account used by the SFS Program. 60829 SW Trans To – OSC Use GL BU balancing account used by the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5a-operating-and-other-transfersWainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits. Develop a multiyear plan that addresses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… Board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 181-b, or in the alternative, ensure LOSAP disclosure notes were included in the District’s annual audit. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… Request Direct Deposit record are affected . Background Form AC 2772, Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees is … one Direct Deposit record. For employees with multiple jobs, all payroll deposits are made according to the single … paragraph (b) of subdivision (4), a state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… Request Direct Deposit record are affected . Background Form AC 2772, Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees is … one Direct Deposit record. For employees with multiple jobs, all payroll deposits are made according to the single … paragraph (b) of subdivision (4), a state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Aspire of Western New York (Aspire) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as Aspire are reimbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was established pursuant the … York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the City of Lockport, providing a total of 352 housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… 2012. Background The Village of Brightwaters is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately … to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During this period, the Village received over $642,000 in … would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… the City Council overrides the tax levy limit. Based on the City’s historical overtime cost trends, the City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… (5 percent) over these years. The District’s retirement contribution reserve was overfunded by more than $445,000 (33 … Ensure the balance retained in the District’s retirement contribution reserve is reasonable. Reduce excess fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extra