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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… that some did not adequately test the accuracy of retail prices or test scanners, scales and devices used to price, … be accurate. If price scanners or scales are incorrect, or prices don’t match those displayed, it can add up and … testing scanners to ensure they are charging the correct prices, testing weighing devices, handling consumer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersOpinion 91-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Powers and Duties … of executing the district's bonds and issuing checks for the payment of principal and interest, and has no other … or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer or employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… check is an indicator that the check was issued in error. These checks need to be reversed to properly update … adjust taxes. Additionally, if a check that was issued in error is not reversed within one year, it will become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… is to inform the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the … are affected: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance Background: Pursuant to Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… cleanup program, the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program, or Superfund, which was created to address the … risk contaminated sites. Timelines for cleanup of a BCP site can vary depending on the severity of the contamination. … exposures to people who may live or work near the site. DiNapoli’s auditors found that DEC did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programContact Us
… email. Note that our call center representatives do not have any more information about your claim than what’s … and cannot provide you with the dollar amount. Where do I find my Claim ID? If you submitted your claim: Online : You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… including having a climate change adaptation master plan). The report predicted that, without an adequate … inspection reports, such as cracks in crash barriers for a portal flood gate, were not corrected promptly, and … did not indicate what was inspected. We reviewed work orders and mileage records for 38 vehicles. The work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… is below: It takes big money to run for political office in New York, especially for statewide office. The current … than 20 years with many elements that could serve as a good model for the state. For example, the city’s program … donations on the political process and governmental decision making. Public campaign financing will allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-360
… Code of LEG and a Payroll Status of Active or Leave with Pay on or after 03/26/2026 are eligible for this salary … Court of Appeals Chief Judge $265,600 $271,000 Associate Judge $257,500 $262,700 Appellate Division Presiding Justice $251,300 $256,400 Associate Justice $245,100 $250,100 Appellate Term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-360-april-2026-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2363.1
… This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2363 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23631-outreach-and-escheatment-2024-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… were operating without the contracts they are required to have with their campuses while overseeing and managing … Thomas P. DiNapoli. More than half of the foundations have not been audited by SUNY in at least 10 years. "We found … foundation assets. Auditors also determined 16 foundations have not been audited by the SUNY administration since at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete … the Program New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) are two related entities under the Metropolitan … To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… Three Mitchell-Lama housing developments overseen by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) operated at a financial loss, even as they … Three MitchellLama housing developments overseen by the New York City Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… visited local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. … as far back as the 1940s. Money returned in Queens on Saturday: Insurance Brokerage (located at 4110 Main St.) had … DiNapoli visited local small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingLakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… by the District. The Department is operated in accordance with its by-laws, and is governed by a seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overCUNY Bulletin No. CU-207
… be reported using the attached Summer Research Lag Payment Schedule. The earnings are pensionable and subject to dues. … paycheck. Change the Goal Balance to 0. See Example #2. If the employee is Inactive and it is determined that the … was processed to be paid over five (5) pay periods at $2,000 per pay period. After three payments have been made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-207-grant-payments-summer-researchOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (2019-S-29)
To determine whether current State Education Department (Department) career and technical education activities are sufficient to meet high-demand, high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services can do to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s29.pdfSayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not … paid $220,748. Four vendors were paid $48,816 for goods procured without a competitive bid as required by … purchases and therefore, officials may not be procuring goods and services as intended by the Board. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Transit Adjudication Bureau of New … fees were collected timely; appropriate actions were taken to collect fines and fees that were overdue; and fines and … for. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. Background The Transit Adjudication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees