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College Readiness
… proficiency levels in English (reading and writing) and Math. Being college ready helps students be better prepared … a significant drop in proficiency in both English and Math between elementary school and middle school. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… projects. DiNapoli’s audit examined nine projects. Among its findings, the audit determined that DHS had failed to set clear priorities on its 10-year capital plan. Projects lingered, for years … DHS’ capital budget is mainly used to repair and improve its shelters and other facilities. DHS’ 2019 adopted capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixFarmland Protection Program
… farm economy. According to the American Farmland Trust, farms generate over $47 billion in annual economic impact and support approximately 160,000 jobs in the State. Farms play a vital role in the State’s economy and food … markets and other such activities. Many of the State’s farms face strains and operational stressors such as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 750
… (Institution) or 10/4/07 (Administration) is Active, Paid Leave of Absence (except Sick Leave) or Workers’ Compensation Leave. Performance … Code for October 2008. For employees who are on paid Sick Leave at the time of payment: These employees will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/750-october-2007-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsOther Bulletin No. 42
… or Transfer Requests page with an effective date on or before 404/05/18 (Administration): The agency must not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-42-april-2018-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 25
… Purpose To inform the State University Construction Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2015 SCF CSEA Salary Increase and provide … meet the eligibility criteria Background The Memorandum of Agreement covering the period 04/01/11 through 03/31/16 … To inform the State University Construction Fund of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2015 SCF CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-25-april-2015-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… state were not processed until after the contract start date. DiNapoli’s report showed that no progress has been made … state were not processed until after the contract start date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsCity of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees’ separation payments were accurate? Audit … establish “retirement incentives” to officers or employees that meet specified requirements (e.g., a lump sum payment … based on years of service). City officials should ensure that employee separation payments are authorized and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… York City and central New York. $6.6 million contract with Cold Spring Construction Co. for critical bridge replacement … entities. Thruway Authority $8 million contract with Cold Spring Construction Co. for operational improvements at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … the federal government has stepped in with financial assistance to help states and local governments weather … in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… Energy 2013 Qualcomm Inc. Harley-Davidson Inc. Southwest Airlines Co. PepsiCo Inc. Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, worth $141 billion, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… state's plan or nonqualified withdrawals. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC, serves as Program Manager and, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November … the proposed executive state budget could increase costs for the city. The city should continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… since the expansion of cashless tolling by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to … times that of a car. Prior to 2017, only the Henry Hudson Bridge used electronic tolling as the "Open Road Tolling" … in 2016. In monetary terms, in 2016 when the Henry Hudson Bridge was the only facility using cashless tolls, unbilled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsAbout Benefit Reductions
… Retirement System and Tier Retirement Age for Full Benefit ERS Tiers 2, 3, 4 and 5 62 ERS Tier 6 63 PFRS Tiers 2, 3 and 5 62 PFRS Tier 6 62 for … end when you turn 62 (63 for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Tier 6 members and Police and Fire Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… children with disabilities who are three and four years of age. Mary Cariola is reimbursed for these services through … children with disabilities who are three and four years of age. ARC Wayne is reimbursed for these services through rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2007-1
… §12101 et seq .). This program operates seven days per week and is a “demand-responsive, advance reservation, curb …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Beekmantown , Town of Carlton , Poughkeepsie Housing Authority , Town of Sheldon … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Beekmantown Town of Carlton Poughkeepsie Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2SUNY Bulletin No. SU-216
… agency instructions for processing the 2014-2015 Downstate Location Stipend. Affected Employees Employees in the State … America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New York … Each campus is allocated a portion of the Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-216-2014-2015-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees