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DiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… to do. Our state’s financial position has improved, and we are expecting billions of dollars from the Infrastructure … borrowings and $13.6 billion on operational costs. There are four major sources of revenue in the DHBTF: taxes and … and bridge projects at risk because these transfers are made on an annual basis and can be unpredictable based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… in the first two quarters of 2022 and is now the highest on record, exceeding previous highs from 2008. For both New … (California, Florida, Texas, Illinois and Pennsylvania) on per capita consumer debt in relation to the average … to 73% for the United States as a whole. However, DiNapoli’s report found per capita debt in New York differs in notable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… officials do not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or … in sewer rents and $123,000 in water rents if revenues are not realized. The 2025-26 tentative budget includes … approximately $243,400 for social security payments which are likely underestimated by approximately $21,200. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… managing money, living within one’s means, saving for retirement...” Financial literacy clearly has the attention … behind the wheel of a vehicle, we have a responsibility to empower students with the skills to effectively manage their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, according to a report by State Comptroller … Facilities Corporation serves a critical role in financing improvements to New York’s water … it the largest revolving fund program to protect water in the nation but there is a daunting backlog of local water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… New York’s Clean Energy Fund (CEF), established in 2016 to help New York reach its clean energy goals, has made good … meeting its energy efficiency targets for 2025, according to a report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … climate goals that these funds are used effectively to achieve the best outcome for New York’s energy consumers.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsState Police Bulletin No. SP-106
… Change Half-Time payments. Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07, Commissioned Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 and Police Investigators in Bargaining … Commissioned Officers and Police Investigators work on a 28 day schedule and are assigned to specific 8 or 12 hour …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-106-new-york-state-police-shift-change-half-time-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 563
… Foundation Deduction Codes and of the ability of employees in certain bargaining units to contribute to the various SUNY … Deduction Codes listed below. Affected Employees Employees in the following Bargaining Units: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, … The SUNY Charitable Giving Campaign to be started in May 2005 will give employees the opportunity to express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/563-suny-foundation-deduction-codesDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… when property values declined for many condos, co-ops and rental apartments due to the pandemic, property tax bills … which is often passed on to renters. During the pandemic, rental properties in the top 20th percentile saw a market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1119
To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for repaying the 20112012 PEF Deficit Reduction Plan the 20112012 MC Deficit Reduction Plan and the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1119-repayment-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-publicDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… address on file. The value of the abandoned property account is $20 or less and you plan to aggregate these … plans regardless of the property value, so the account value exemption below does not apply to accounts for … email address on record with the holder or a verifiable login by the owner using a website or mobile application made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1049
… due to layoffs: LAF – Layoff Remove an individual with permanent status from a position as the result of a reduction … in force. LAD – Layoff Dir Remove an individual with permanent status who has been displaced by an employee who … in force. LAR – Layoff Ret Remove an individual with permanent status who has been displaced by an employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1049-information-regarding-processing-layoff-transactions-payservDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls.” The … The scores, which are based on self-reported data, also cover 17 cities with non-calendar fiscal years, including the … in the number of non-filers. The webpage includes a tool to check the filing status of any local government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
… speed and scale at which the State Comptroller’s office can return certain unclaimed funds, while ensuring such funds … and work alongside State Comptroller DiNapoli to make this initiative a reality for New Yorkers,” Sepúlveda … in a timely manner without unnecessary red tape. Thank you to State Comptroller DiNapoli for your partnership on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-fast-track-payment-program-returns-48-million-unclaimed-fundsNorth Brookfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2026M-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the North Brookfield Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversee the District’s financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – December … Did the North Brookfield Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/08/north-brookfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2026m-2DiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… to their survivors. “The state pension fund’s performance in the fiscal year that ended March 31 was strong, but recent … York’s public employers and workforce. Uncertainty may be a constant in financial markets, but the rates announced today will help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024Town of New Hudson – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-34)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of New Hudson (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial … of New Hudson Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisors Supervisor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/15/town-new-hudson-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-34Eldred Central School District – Building Access (S9-26-1)
… 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to December 17, 2025, to review access activity logs during our fieldwork. … the Audit Area Building access controls are essential for enhancing security and enabling school officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/eldred-central-school-district-building-access-s9-26-1Town of Paris – Water and Sewer User Charges (2025M-146)
… Did Town of Paris (Town) officials properly manage the billing, collection and enforcement activities associated with water and sewer … Period January 1, 2024 – October 29, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Strong billing, collection and enforcement … Did Town of Paris Town officials properly manage the billing collection and enforcement activities associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-paris-water-and-sewer-user-charges-2025m-146Village of Unadilla – Disbursements (2025M-97)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Unadilla (Village) officials ensure that disbursements were accurate, properly approved, supported and for proper Village purposes? Audit Period March 1, 2017 – March 31, … Did Village of Unadilla Village officials ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/06/26/village-unadilla-disbursements-2025m-97