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Pandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
Identity theft cases surged in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/increasing-threat-of-identity-theft.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget, February 2019
State tax revenues in December and January fell far short of earlier projections, making the process of adopting the new State budget more difficult than in the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2019-20.pdfRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfIncarcerated and Death Matches
… and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) made on behalf of nearly 215,000 claimants … 2017. We also matched the payments to the Social Security Administration Death Master File as of April 5, 2017. Our objective was to … and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund NYSIF made on beh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesVillage of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… whether Village of Penn Yan (Village) officials ensured Water Treatment Plant (WTP) procurements were made in … Key Findings Village officials did not ensure the Chief Water Operator procured all goods and services in accordance … available from legitimate “sole source” providers. Three water-tight and air-conditioned enclosure purchases were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Opinion 88-42
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … Comp No. 79-131, unreported, which concerned a situation where a county distributed sales tax revenues to towns and … Specifically, in that opinion, we considered a situation where the county erroneously paid sales tax moneys which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Opinion 2001-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … (authority to dissolve district when there are no "resident owners" within the district); (authority to dissolve … (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §§191, 202-c) -- "Resident Owner" (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §198[12]) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15State Agencies Bulletin No. 560
… and introduce the new Earn Code ROU to be used to pay Recall Standby Overtime to SUNY Unclassified employees. … and is recalled to work is eligible to receive Standby pay for each eight (8) hours or part thereof in addition to any Recall pay. Hours paid pursuant to the Recall provision should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/560-review-and-update-recall-overtime-pay-eligible-employees-classified-andMonitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… daily batch reports that identify the ingredients used in each specific batch of hot mix asphalt (HMA) loaded on delivery trucks. The delivery ticket specifies the type and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7These Our Treasures, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… primarily on expenses claimed on TOTS’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2016. About the Program TOTS is … monetary grants from public sources. During the 2016-17 school year, TOTS served approximately 68 preschool students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/08/these-our-treasures-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas leak, roof collapse or flooding. Lockdown drills practice the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79DiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… in Mahopac (Putnam County); Joe’s Country Convenience Store in Campbell Hall (Orange County); Raceway Exxon in … Station in Albany (Albany County); Zanella’s Market Hill Service in Amsterdam (Montgomery County); Harry’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - October 2018
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is facing its greatest challenge in decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2019.pdfLegislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses – Assembly
Total Travel and Expenses Paid in Calendar Years 2021 through 2025
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/01-14-2026-assembly-final-expenses.xlsxLegislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses – Senate
Total Travel and Expenses Paid in Calendar Years 2021 through 2025
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/01-14-2026-senate-final-expenses.xlsxState Agencies Bulletin No. P-930
Changes in New York State and City of Yonkers Withholding Taxes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-930.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-860
Changes in New York State and City of Yonkers Withholding Taxes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-860.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-843
1995 Changes in Federal Income Tax Withholding and Earned Income Credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-843.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-842
1995 Changes in Federal Income Tax Withholding and Earned Income Credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-842.pdf