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AFR Modernization - The Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedule Webinar Presentation
This webinar will provide a detailed walkthrough of the Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedules which will be included in the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-statement-of-indebtedness-and-bond-repayment-11-3-21.pdfNYC Health + Hospitals Check-Up: The Impact of COVID-19
NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and New York City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers within the five boroughs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2022.pdfOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health ensures that costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on Consolidated Fiscal Reports are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-19s60-response.pdfImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up) (2020-F-15)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f15.pdfAccounting and Reporting Update
This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-accounting-and-reporting-update-042926.pdfDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… according to the August cash report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli also … accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongOpinion 88-25
… NYS2d 27; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 124; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 887; cf . Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … a distinction between resident and non-resident taxpayers since such distinction would establish two classes of … of a legitimate governmental purpose (see, e.g., Scime v County Legislature , 90 Misc 2d 769, 395 NYS2d 952; Cooper v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25New Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced … schemes. A joint investigation was conducted by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Office of the New York State Comptroller, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Orange County White …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsOpinion 89-58
… authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, §§81, 198, 202, 202-a, 220: A town … 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town Law may establish a park district within an existing larger park district and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Opinion 92-17
… TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … a sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, … purposes: shall ... be allocated quarterly to the cities and the area in the county outside the cities in proportion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17Opinion 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-95-13DiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… $1 billion higher than originally forecasted, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … DiNapoli. The General Fund balance remains high compared to historical levels, with $9.6 billion at the end of July, … boosted available funds,” DiNapoli said. “However, due to increased collections from historically volatile sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… housing beyond the conversation and into our communities.” Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown: “Increasing the availability of affordable housing in Buffalo is a priority because the benefits extend far beyond … of displacement. Their frustrations mount as their rents rise, and their options shrink – they don’t earn enough to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… year were $3 billion lower than last year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State … “With ongoing economic challenges, we continue to expect a multi-billion-dollar shortfall in state tax … were $105.4 million, or 4.3 percent, above 2019, due to higher withholding and lower refunds. Sales tax receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… the State Comptroller audit all payments and refunds made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to … the State Comptroller audit all payments and refunds made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… automatic processing of the 2024 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/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2391
… earnings paid within the calendar year provides the Member with their statutory, prorated statutory or composite … year 2025 Employees who transferred into a Member position with a Comp Rate Code of LEG on 12/19/2024 or later Members … the Time Entry page using Earnings Code ADJ (Adjustment) with the following information: Earnings Begin Date: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2391-2025-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… ending on 12/31/2022 and will not serve in calendar year 2023 in Administration Pay Period 19C. These transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… earnings paid within the calendar year provides the Member with their statutory, prorated statutory or composite … year 2023 Employees who transferred into a Member position with a Comp Rate Code of LEG on 12/23/2022 or later Members … the Time Entry page using Earnings Code ADJ (Adjustment) with the following information: Earnings Begin Date: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… (Board) adopt budgets with reasonable estimates and properly establish and manage capital reserve funds? Audit Period January 1, … responsible for managing the district’s fiscal activities and safeguarding its resources. To properly manage financial … budgets with reasonable estimates or properly establish and manage capital reserve funds As a result from 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4