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Opinion 92-17
… Law. Subdivision (c) of section 1262 provides in pertinent part that amounts not set aside for county purposes or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17DiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… Tax revenues through the first four months of the State’s fiscal year came in $17.7 million lower than … Tax collections remain strong, and one-time settlement funds have temporarily boosted available funds,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought the state more than $3 billion, and more is on the way. The level of tax receipts is important for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongOpinion 88-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Use of (exclusion of … to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the town board's authority to restrict the use of the facilities in a park district. You indicate that a park district in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 89-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Opinion 95-13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of excess bond proceeds) LOCAL FINANCE … must retain these proceeds for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, irrespective of whether the bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… automatic processing of the 2023 Year End Adjustments for Members of the NYS Legislature, and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. … change during the year, the total earnings received for the year must equal the composite statutory salary, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and improper … made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud waste and improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key industry … as positive developments.” The dashboards track various economic and fiscal aspects of the construction, office, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… a multi-billion-dollar shortfall in state tax revenues for the fiscal year despite the November numbers,” DiNapoli … “If leaders in Washington cannot reach agreement on help for state and local governments this week, it must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… 9.9 percent for homeowners from 2000 to 2012. During that time, homeowners’ median household income declined 1.6 … factors including comparatively slow economic growth over time, a rising property tax burden, and limited housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly payroll offices of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… and personal health and fitness. In addition, the Board paid two IT vendors for IT services totaling $31,333 during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… with a record high total value of nearly $136 billion in fiscal year end (FYE) 2023, an increase of 3.1% or over $4 … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Recent increases in property values and construction costs have contributed to rising IDA project values, which reached new highs in 2023 despite a modest decrease in the number of active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Johnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… in classrooms; one in a bathroom, and the other at a kitchen sink. Although District officials notified the local … your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15EPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) as Required by GASB Statement No. 96
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide accounting and financial reporting guidance for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) and illustrate how local governments and school districts will need to account for and report these SBITAs in the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-bulletin-gasb-96.pdf