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Opinion 94-33
… firefighters' service award programs. Under article 11-A, only "active volunteer firefighters" who meet certain age and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … outside the traditional checks and balances that apply to state agencies,” DiNapoli said. “Some of these entities … eight interstate or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. Public authorities generally are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityOpinion 2000-22
… or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… a new drug rebate administration and management services contractor will begin processing drug rebates in the second quarter of 2018, and they are working with the contractor to improve the quality of the drug rebate process … DOH: Regularly monitor the activities of the new rebate contractor to ensure the accuracy of the drug rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England are urging ExxonMobil to disclose the … Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England’s investment fund. “As responsible … shareholder proposal filed by Comptroller DiNapoli and the Church of England’s investment fund asks ExxonMobil to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureFranklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… May 31, 2014. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of … million. Key Findings The County did not have a process in place to ensure employees’ access rights were appropriate; certain employees who were not in supervisory roles were granted access to modify time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies … with new reforms now signed into law. “These measures build upon many of the best practices employed by some IDAs … sensible legislation to that will preserve IDAs as a critical economic engine in improving local communities. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915Mount Markham Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-73)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July 1, 2014 through January 5, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $24.4 … money is being set aside, the Board’s financial objectives for each reserve, optimal or targeted funding levels and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/mount-markham-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-73Weedsport Central School District – Payroll (2021M-179)
… the Treasurer’s and his 2021-22 salaries, which resulted in their salaries being overstated by $550 and $590. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-179State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Ballston Lake Fire District , Town of Barker , Town of Genesee , Town … District No. 2 , Town of Horicon , Town of Kirkwood , Lyon Mountain Fire District , Manorville Fire District , Town of … against estimated costs, approve project change orders (additional modifications in construction or scope of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report … facing declines in value, the city’s overall property tax base from office properties is likely to remain resilient. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.2
… employees or professional employees with a college year obligation, one semester shall be equal to six months on … For employees working on an academic or college year basis, Paid Parental Leave cannot be used to bridge a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3422-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullLease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfReporting Tax Abatements as Required by GASB Statement No. 77
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to local governments and school districts on the financial statement reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/tax-abatements.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4.2 Percent in 2023
Overall growth moderates after increasing by double digits in the prior two years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (2022-S-8
To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision provides sufficient oversight to ensure that the independent network, kiosks, and tablets used by Incarcerated individuals are secure, and whether secure messaging accessed by these Individuals complies with...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s8.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfLong Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers (2023)
In 2023, the LIRR carried 65.2 million riders, a reduction of 25.9 million from levels last reached before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, when ridership reached 91.1 million passengers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-9-2025.pdfTuition Assistance Program: Schools Can Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility
In 2010‐2011, New York State spent $869 million on the Tuition Assistance Program, which provided aid to 309,540 students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/highered-tuition-assistance-program-2012.pdf