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Opinion 89-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … by resolution may provide that county supervisors who take office after a certain date be required to contribute a … insurance coverage than those supervisors who were in office prior to such date, as long as the resolution is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27Opinion 2000-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payment (of police officers' legal fees as moral obligation) LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (authority to pay police officers' legal fees) -- Municipal Funds (authority to pay police officers' legal fees) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1DiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… because it is an asset to business,” DiNapoli said. “Fresh ideas can revive stagnant and homogenized boards, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the … and assessed the methodology used by Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. The audit, which covered the … weaknesses in methodology used by Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Key Findings DSNY did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until Oct. 4, 2020. At the administration's … sub headquarters and salt storage structure in St. Lawrence County. $3.7 million with Massa Construction … Supervision $1.6 million for purchases to support the COVID-19 pandemic response. Department of Education $700.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the state. Access to … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… of Agriculture and Markets $4 million with Resist Inc. to provide program administration services for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged … Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. for marketing and advertising services. Office of Cannabis Management $6.9 million with FTI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryTravel FAQs
… related receipts? If I return my rental car late at night, my receipt will be time-stamped the following day. Is … travel. (Return to Top) If I return my rental car late at night, my receipt will be time-stamped the following day. Is … per diem, but I also have a dinner receipt for that same night. Can I claim the receipted meal per diem? No, your meal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1938
… Contract Pay and Additional Pay for Contract Pay teachers Submitting Salary Withholding for 21P employees … Reporting actions at the beginning of the academic year Teachers not returning in the Fall of 2021 Change in Comp … Codes Transfers between agencies Work schedule for CAL teachers Restoration of health insurance for Contract Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1938-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-339
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the 2024 Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected … Service Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), provides for a longevity lump sum payment based upon total number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-339-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… the printing and mailing of the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Statements. The printing and reviewing of test … through the following links: Draft Contract Agreement , in PDF Attachment A – Project Specifications and Performance … in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and may be opened with the free Acrobat reader, available through this link …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148DiNapoli: Western Regional OTB Must Strengthen Financial Operations and Oversight
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of the … is under pressure as revenues decline from its horse racing and wagering operations, and it must rein in costs and … It offers off-track pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing at Batavia Downs Gaming and other locations. A portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-western-regional-otb-must-strengthen-financial-operations-and-oversightBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… District financial activities were properly recorded and reported. District officials solicited competition for … bank account balance was understated by more than $377,000 and the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. … services. Key Recommendations Ensure that cash and other accounts are accurately reconciled and recorded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mManorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… Manorville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Brookhaven and … did not maintain complete and accurate fuel inventory records. District officials did not adequately monitor … is periodically measured and that adequate fuel inventory records are maintained. Enforce the Board’s adopted policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
Otisco Fire District Financial Operations 2016M415
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Middle Country Public Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven … Middle Country Public Library Treasurer 2015M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Travel Advisory No. 5
… Subject: Section XIII.3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the State … Chapter XIII, Section 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) . … now required to retain documentation supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… as the number of older New Yorkers increases, so does the strain on local agencies and service providers that older …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsFederal Receipts – Federal Funding and New York
… funding is a significant part of New York State’s Budget: In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025, federal receipts totaled $96.7 billion, 38.8 percent of receipts in the State’s budget. Federal receipts grew after the onset … funding is a significant part of New York States Budget In State Fiscal Year SFY 2025 federal receipts totaled $967 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-receiptsFiscal Responsibilities of the Town Clerk Presentation
OSC staff will discuss the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-responsibility-town-clerks-05-27-20.pdf