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Opinion 2000-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … the installation of a handicapped accessible elevator. In order to ensure that foreign fire insurance tax monies are used exclusively for the purposes set forth in the special act governing the association, however, if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… appropriately collect taxes and suggested recommendations for how the Department could improve oversight of … to young children with disabilities. CPN is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. Auditors looked … My Children Day Care (AMC) is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… deficits and labor contracts that have remained unsettled for far too long,” DiNapoli said. “The final cost and structure of these agreements may not be known for some time. This plan is a strong starting point for the … source by the time the Mayor presents his executive budget in May 2014. The report also examines economic trends in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planPsychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. dba Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Integrated Setting (SCIS), and Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursableState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… by the County Clerks (County DMVs). A prior audit, issued in October 2023, found that some offices were not using … by the Plan. Auditors also determined that, due to gaps in the law, DMV did not have sufficient authority to enforce … DMV offices. DMV officials made some progress in addressing the five recommendations in the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… County District Attorney Crawford and Superintendent James for their partnership in fighting public corruption and … through the investigation, indictment, and in preparation for trial,” Crawford said. “As public officials ourselves, we … result to this case — holding Bridget Brown accountable for her betrayal of the public trust when she used her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 835
… employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected Employees Non-Statutory … the 2007-2011 CSEA agreement, OSC is issuing instructions for the revised method of calculating salaries for affected employees retroactive to April 1, 2003. This revised method is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/835-revised-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Island is equipped with the data necessary to advocate for needed resources to address the myriad challenges we … benefit from. Thank you to Comptroller DiNapoli's office for conducting this report and bringing to light all of the … last few years across various sectors - and the potential for further job creation on the horizon. But these numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressOpinion 2008-6
… or welfare benefits and employer contributions to pension or annuity funds. Overtime, holiday and shift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6XII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… to the State. Paying non-employee travel Paying expenses for employment interviews Paying expenses of non-salaried … rather than an employee, disadvantages the worker in that: For income tax purposes, the worker may be required to report … councils, etc., established by law who serve without salary. They are entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeOpinion 88-14
… 2222, 2223, 2224: Unclaimed property held by a sheriff for a county prisoner should be placed in the county's trust and agency fund for six years, subject to claim, and then transferred to the … belonging to another person may apply to the Supreme Court for an order declaring the property abandoned and directing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 2054
… Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – BU05 who meet the eligibility … contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), employees … years. A memo dated March 10, 2022, from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) authorized the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2054-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-firearmsState Agencies Bulletin No. 835.1
… Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 835 . Purpose: To provide agencies with information and procedures regarding … Non-Statutory employees represented by CSEA who move to a graded position in any bargaining unit effective on or after April 1, 2003. Background: Pursuant to Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2005 which amends Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/8351-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilTown of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… payments totaling $774,127 during the first three weeks of January 2016 but remitted these collections to the … timeframes. Clerk fees collected during five months of our audit period totaling $11,179 were deposited from … they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Athens Town ClerkTax Collector 2018M41 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41Kenmore Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-157)
… 2017. Background The Kenmore Housing Authority is located in the Village of Kenmore in Erie County. The Authority, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, was established in 1970 to provide low-income housing for qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/01/26/kenmore-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2017m-157Starpoint Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-266)
… The Starpoint Central School District is located in the Towns of Cambria, Lockport, Pendleton, Wheatfield and Royalton in Niagara County. The District, which operates four schools … The Board has consistently overestimated appropriations in its adopted budgets. The District maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/starpoint-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-266Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-13-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Hempstead, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general and water funds as of May 31, 2005. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/24/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-13-13Henry Johnson Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2023M-32)
… were adequately supported and collections were deposited in a timely manner. Key Findings While School officials … collections reviewed totaling $8 million were deposited in a timely manner . Officials and staff did not: Monitor collections received to ensure they were deposited in a timely manner. Deposit 29 district tuition collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/henry-johnson-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsVII.10.I Closing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… When the need for a Cash Advance ceases, the agency is required to return … to Financial Operations REV. 10/11/2018 … When the need for a Cash Advance ceases the agency is required to return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10i-closing-cash-advanceCamden Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-51)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $51.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/camden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-51