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DiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … in new agency spending and council initiatives for FY 2026, outpacing city-fund revenues added over the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… translate vital documents into the most common non-English languages in the State based on census data. Auditors … not providing on-demand interpretation services for all languages and dialects needed, and calls for 20 different … and off-hour courses; and implemented a new communication system between students and department advisors; it did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 92-31
… -- Municipal Advertising (no authority to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (publication of informational newsletter) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412(1): A village, by local law, may provide for the publication and distribution of a newsletter for its residents containing information including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Eighty-two school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed … System. The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2015. … office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they … annual revenues of $76.9 billion and expenditures of $78.3 billion. State authorities alone accounted for $49.5 … and fiscal discipline. Report Public Authorities by the Numbers Public authorities self-report financial information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… reports from the member’s physicians, hospital records, accident reports and other pertinent documentation. We may … of duties performed; Workers’ compensation documents and accident reports for all on-duty incidents; and Time records … injuries, and his or her alleged incapacity. If you are covered by Workers’ Compensation Law, notice of accident may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… 25 years, with more than half the losses coming from New York City, according to a report released today by State … a devastating impact on the construction industry in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “The sector started back up last … said Carlo A. Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineState Agencies Bulletin No. 851
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing OGS Bonus Payments. Affected Employees Certain … who have at least one (1) year of service are eligible for a discretionary lump sum Bonus Payment based on an assessment evaluation for a specified rating period. The full rating period for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/851-2008-office-general-services-ogs-bonus-paymentBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT … IT systems and electronic data. It may be necessary to include outside parties such as the organization’s IT … and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly recognize situations that are of greater severity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… based on guidance from the most recent report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change . The IPCC … went to a vote when no agreement was reached, including: Resolution calling for ExxonMobil to address climate change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… Objectives To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected … chief agency responsible for the coordination of New York State’s economic development programs and has approved … and economic growth in high-tech industries across the State. The majority of these ESD investments have been for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
Twentytwo local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019 according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Fiscal Stress Monitoring System FSMS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… districts which are at or below the average estimated cost thresholds do NOT require permission of the State … us to accurately calculate future average estimated cost thresholds. 2025 Special District Average Estimated Cost … District Average Estimated Cost Threshold: 2024 [pdf] 2023 [pdf] 2022 [pdf] 2021 [pdf] Resources for Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 842
… adjustments and changes. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … CSEA and M/C. It provides for October 1, 2008, increases in Location Pay to $3,026 and in Mid-Hudson Location Pay to $1,513. Chapter 114 of the Laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/842-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-payDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-35
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and changes. Affected Employees Employees in the following … implements the agreements between the State of New York and both CSEA and M/C. It provides for October 1, 2008, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-35-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudsonDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… to take a personal finance class in school. Also, a study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a … difficulties can adversely affect one’s physical or mental health and hurt family members as well. Education in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsOther Bulletin No. 66
… 2023 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000, or $4,500. Effective Dates: Payment is … Eligibility Date Effective Date Check Date Administration 1 Lag 03/31/2023 04/01/2023 04/26/2023 Eligibility Criteria: … Additional Pay page as shown below. The payment amount is $1,500 for employees with five (5) or more years of continuous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-66-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 74
… appear eligible for the April 2024 LLS payment based on information available as of the date the report is produced. … employees appearing on the listing who have incorrect information appearing in PayServ affecting their eligibility … must submit the appropriate transaction to correct the information. Do not add or delete employees whose eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-74-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 79
… regarding withholding taxes may be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-79-october-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement dated 07/09/2025 between DOCCS and the New York State Correctional … Officer (advanced placement only ) and begin the academy between 05/01/2025 – 03/31/2026. The new employee must graduate from the Training Academy and complete on-the-job training to receive the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-community