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Opinion 97-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … tax moneys to remodel and purchase appliances for the firehouse kitchen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… facilities. The overall goal of an IDA is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic … annual assessments on project progress including job creation and retention, as well as policies to recapture, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1Wyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B22-7-1)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found … provide an independent evaluation of the proposed budget for 202223 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b22-7-1Sales Tax Growth Strengthens for a Third Year: 2018 Collections Up 5.3 Percent
Local sales tax collections in New York State were $17.5 billion in 2018, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous calendar year and the third consecutive year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2018-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and … Bridgehampton Fire District Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices 2017M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… $94 million represented 50 percent of the District’s total expenditures of $187.3 million for the same period. The … maintenance, security and transportation employees a total of $19 million during the audit period. Audit Summary … security and transportation employees that were paid a total of $19 million during the audit period. We determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38DiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… of new resources, totaling an estimated $26.7 billion in SFY 2021-22. These resources include federal support, … from tax increases, and other new resources, resulting in the largest budget in state history at an estimated $212 billion, according to … influx of new resources totaling an estimated $267 billion in SFY 202122 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-212
… Ratification Bonus. Bargaining Unit = SA, SG, SK, SN Payroll Status = Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board – Payroll Manual > Earnings Manual > Payments\Withholdings > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-212-2015-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-units-sa-sg-sk-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Background … statutory salary or composite statutory salary, whichever is applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
All agency audits from 2009 to present.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/zip/port-authority-new-york-and-new-jersey.zipState Agencies Bulletin No. 1180
… – 9/19/2012) to ensure that the Payroll files can be successfully processed in SFS . If the cost center is … – 10/3/2012) to ensure that the Payroll files can be successfully processed in SFS. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1180-updating-payserv-cost-centers-september-lapsing-events15 Day Waiver for NYSLRS Service Retirement Application
Governing provisions of the Retirement and Social Security Law impose a 15 day waiting period before application for service retirement becomes effective.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/15-Day-waiver-for-NYSLRS-service-retirement-application.pdfCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… related to the sale of real property, franchise fees, sales tax and advanced life support charges which may not be … money for contingencies to provide adequate flexibility to pay for unanticipated costs. The City’s 2015 proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22XII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… An “ Award ” is a final decision directing payment by the State made by either (1) an administrative agency authorized … or a Non-Judicial Settlement Agreement may be: taxable as wages, in which case employment taxes will be withheld, and … an amount paid for mental anguish or emotional distress is exempt from taxation (and withholding) it must expressly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2080
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2023 calendar year and explain SEFA Continuous Giving. … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2080-2023-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… and Social Security Law, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165, by 260. Credit for your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jSUNY Maritime College Review of PCard Transactions and TCard Expenses
… were appropriate and complied with Office of General Services (OGS) Citibank and Maritime Citibank-VISA PCard Guidelines and the Office of the State Comptroller … and receipts and authorize those charges by signing the Visa Card statement before it is sent to Accounts Payable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/suny-maritime-college-review-pcard-transactions-and-tcard-expensesEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… typically reimbursable such as hotel room charges, mileage allowances, taxi and rental car expenses, and expenses for meals or a per diem meal … their home or work site. General maximum reimbursement rates for various types of travel expenses, including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… New York state faces potential budget gaps in future years, … use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of outyear budget gaps,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s rainy day reserves are at low levels compared to … New York state faces potential budget gaps in future years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gaps