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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of … as opposed to the required $35.16 rate per person. Hudson River-Black River Regulating District: Financial Management Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNew York City Budget Balanced But Economic Risks Have Grown
… budget easier. Since 2009, the city has added 820,400 jobs, bringing employment to a record level of 4.55 million … has continued this year and the unemployment rate remains near its record low. The city is on track to add 94,400 jobs … $1.15 billion, while maintaining the stabilization reserve at $250 million. If unneeded, these resources could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-city-budget-balanced-economic-risks-have-grownMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… and whether Transit has a corrective action plan (Plan) to fix ERU deficiencies that are identified. The audit covered … capacity is not up to industry standards. This makes it challenging for Transit to retrieve a download when it is … orders through its system. Transit did not have a Plan to fix deficiencies identified during the maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Association, Inc. – Financial Management (Erie County) Company officials did not adequately safeguard cash … to the company. Town of Cortlandville – Improving Private Property (Cortland County) Town officials inappropriately … total assessed value of $15.5 million. They found that the Assessor granted or subsequently maintained 81 (89 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… projects per project agreements and meeting post-construction requirements. The audit covered the period … must be in compliance with provisions of the Corporation’s grant agreement (Agreement). Among the requirements, … by frequent communication with grantees, receiving progress photographs, and reviewing fiscal documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1691
… year 2018 Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational … in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A … purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1691-educational-assistance-benefitsExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… Operating Officer and the Assistant Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer accepted one and two meals, respectively, … in miscellaneous expenses including $32,500 for software license fees and $9,012 for legal fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2021-N-7) . About the Program The New York City (NYC or City) … 8.5 million people, including nearly 1 million individuals with a disability, and based on 2020 estimates from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Rate $45,000.00 or less 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000.00 3.5% $55,000.01 to $75,000.00 4.5% $75,000.01 to $100,000.00 5.75% $100,000.01 and Greater 6% … Submission Schedule when updating the Savings Plan panel in PayServ. Open the Savings Plans page. ( Main Menu > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct … Online (NYSPO). Affected Employees: All active employees of New York State enrolled in NYSPO. Background: It is … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has over 13,000 fewer jobs since the … state attract and retain the educators and students who can bring their talents to the various sectors of our … and 2021. The most impacted was the Mid-Hudson region, where employment in 2023 was 12.1% below 2019 levels. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Office of Court Administration of OSC’s automatic … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Office of Court Administration of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justicesNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the … broadband remains unavailable or too costly for many New Yorkers. The New NY Broadband Program (Program)—launched in 2015 and … three recommendations included in our initial audit report New NY Broadband Program Report 2020S19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… were able to provide supporting documentation for only 11 of the 14 reported summonses. Key Recommendations To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsDiNapoli: Tesla Investors Should Vote Against Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay and Director Nominees
… who are the only directors up for election in 2025, bear responsibility for enabling inflated and poorly … to exercise independent judgment, and allowing repeated governance failures that have contributed to brand damage, … said. “Directors must be held accountable for enabling governance failures that have damaged the company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-tesla-investors-should-vote-against-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-and-director-nomineesTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… use Town-owned IT assets (e.g., computers, and laptops) to perform day-to-day operations and access and store information collected … use, access and loss. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Opinion 91-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys derived … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §204-a: Moneys raised by a fire company through activities conducted under the authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Opinion 90-59
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (removal of snow and ice from private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (removing of snow and ice from) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… Obtain the minimum number of required quotes for credit card purchases totaling approximately $21,000. When officials … goods and services are not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… In addition, the Police Department has a Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for … The MIS Department is responsible for managing the network and computers for the entire Town, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25