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New NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)

… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the Program … households were using satellite technology, which has a maximum download speed of 25 megabits per second. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-follow

Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews

… agencies, New York City Transit (Transit) operates bus and subway service within the City of New York. Train … Induction Training, where they learn how to operate trains in revenue and non-revenue road service, and in yard or terminal service; prepare trains for road service …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

… 15th floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Fax: 518-473-8940 In Person: … Written requests may be submitted in person at OSC’s main office at 110 State Street in Albany, New York, between … and a telephone number where you can be reached during business hours, even if the request is made electronically or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foil

Town of Coeymans – Financial Condition (2015M-184)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s … 31, 2015. Background The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has approximately 7,400 residents. The Town is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/12/24/town-coeymans-financial-condition-2015m-184

Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor

… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of Bruce C. Tanski of Clifton Park, … election process thus denying a level playing field for all candidates,” said Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge … partners to see that public corruption is rooted out at all levels.” Tanski is accused of circumventing election law …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developer

NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture

… to individuals, and decrease federal spending on payrolls. Most states would lose from such actions, although which will be most impacted remains to be seen. Key findings in DiNapoli’s … and New York’s per capita tax contribution ranks highly in most tax categories. Individual income taxes represent the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-states

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1105

… instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2011. Affected Employees Employees who receive … on the report either Exceeds $5,250 or Exceeds $5,250 when combined with any additional educational assistance benefits … the NYS Central Accounting System (CAS) via Special Charge Voucher. The amount exceeding $5,250 is considered the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1105-educational-assistance-benefits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1279

… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1279-educational-assistance-benefits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1154

… Purpose To inform agency payroll officers of the usage of PayServ data in the SFS Travel and Expense … basic employee data such as name, agency, NYSEmplid, address, and direct deposit information if any exists in … Agency Actions Agency Payroll Officers may be asked to change direct deposit accounts in PayServ to accommodate how …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1154-information-regarding-payserv-employee-file-interface-statewide

Management of Selected Special Revenue Funds

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is … revenue funds to ensure the funds are spent timely and for their intended purposes. Our audit covered the period … existence. Officials also do not report to the public on how the funds are used and only monitor fund activity when …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-funds

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget

… "The passage of the 2014-15 state budget is a positive step for New York state. Governor Cuomo and the Legislature … another spending plan on time. My office will examine how this agreement will keep the state on track for budget … debt burden and out-year finances. "Sadly, the chance to enact real campaign finance reform and publicly fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budget

DiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband

… The state has made progress in making high-speed connections … Now Congress must pass an infrastructure package to ensure all upstate residents have affordable and accessible … DiNapoli’s office offers valuable insights for us all into how we can continue to improve local broadband …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadband

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1549

… of payroll deductions via electronic input file from PEF for deduction code 392, Transamerica Life Insurance. … Transamerica (voluntary) Life Insurance offered through PEF Effective Date(s) Institution paychecks dated March 2, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1549-payroll-deductions-discontinued-transamerica-life-insurance-offered

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent

… first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … 31 had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent in three years. Levy growth was capped at 2 percent for these municipalities due to inflation above 2 percent in recent years. Chart List of Tax Levy Growth Factors Report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percent

XII.9.B Liens Against Payments Processed Using a Joint Custody Account – XII. Expenditures

… offset, or payment assignment against each vendor exists. In the event that a lien, offset, or payment assignment does … number (e.g. OSCOFSET01), the amount of money reflected in the Gross Amount field on that scheduled payment line was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9b-liens-against-payments-processed-using-joint-custody-account

II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting

… state funds, and financial reporting. Sections 8, 8-A and 8-B specifically provide for the duties of the State … GAAP-based reports must be issued quarterly and annually. In addition, there are many other state statutes that govern … funds are spent. References to these statutes are included in the respective sections of this Guide where these statutes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policies

DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most

… New York state has the highest number of personal income tax (PIT) check-offs in the nation, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-most

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business

… revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of federal money. Federal aid stabilized state finances, enabling New … report from my office found that all states received more money than they sent to Washington, D.C., in taxes in federal … that the state has a well-thought-out plan for the money. Federal guidance for American Rescue Plan fiscal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-business