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State Agencies Bulletin No. 288
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for … code. Cards, which have been modified, must be returned to the employee so they can complete a new card or authorize … pre-printed code. The Amount of Deduction is the amount to be deducted from each paycheck in the calendar year, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/288-2002-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 816
… Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation State University of New York Department of Correctional … a PS2 adjustment that was earned by an employee in FY 2006-07 but was paid in FY 2007-08 would appear in the query results for FY 2007-08. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/816-new-query-identifying-employees-bargaining-units-61-and-91-eligible-preDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… for the use of federal relief funds. The full op-ed is below: What Are New Yorkers Getting From Federal Covid … net tax-dollar losers. But the extraordinary federal aid is temporary and should be targeted for programs that … My office's ability to shed light on the use of the funds is limited, however. Money has gone out slowly for some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessDiNapoli Releases 2025 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… low, but many cannot be evaluated because they do not file their required annual financial reports in time to be … June 30. Local governments are statutorily required to file an AFR with DiNapoli’s office following the close of … In total, 101, or almost 20% of local governments did not file their AFR in time to receive a FSMS score, a date that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-releases-2025-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1119
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for … Plan and the 2011-2012 SCF CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan to employees who leave State service. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and … To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1119-repayment-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-publicVillage of Coxsackie – Treasurers’ Records and Reports (2025M-119)
… Village Board (Board) with complete, accurate and timely records and reports? Audit Period June 1, 2022, to December … and maintain public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial … 2 did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records and reports or adhere to generally accepted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/01/village-coxsackie-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-119DiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is being left behind or where. “New York has an obligation to … and stronger tracking to make sure the state’s investment is truly reaching those who need it.” New York’s Aging … the New York state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025–26 when compared to SFY 2018–19. This funding includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsNorth Brookfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2026M-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the North Brookfield Fire … review the District's 2016 through 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings as of December 18, 2025. Understanding … to fulfill their fiscal oversight responsibilities. The report includes seven recommendations that, if implemented, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/08/north-brookfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2026m-2DiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… industry sectors, such as accommodation and food services and educational services, have increased their … care and social assistance (63.3%), Accommodation and food services (45.8%), Professional, scientific and technical … retail trade and educational services. Accommodation and food services was also one of the largest sectors in every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyMachias Fire District – Financial Operations (2026M-14)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Machias Fire District … and forward to June 18, 2025 to review Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings. Understanding the Audit Area A board of … A fire district treasurer (treasurer) should record and report financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/29/machias-fire-district-financial-operations-2026m-14Eldred Central School District – Building Access (S9-26-1)
Did Eldred Central School District District officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/eldred-central-school-district-building-access-s9-26-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2246.1
… overtime monies owed to hourly employees for overtime hours worked between the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment … than 100% on 05/29/2024. Prorated Payment Amount Based on Hours Worked: The following employees will receive a prorated payment amount based on the number of hours worked as described in the Calculation section: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22461-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2265
… gross wages, and is subject to employment and income taxes. The retroactive payments (Earnings Codes RXX) are … taxable gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2265-council-82-afscme-afl-cio-council-82-security-supervisors-2024-nonState Agencies Bulletin No. 2266
… gross wages, and is subject to employment and income taxes. The retroactive payments (Earnings Codes RXX) are … taxable gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2266-agency-police-services-unit-apsu-employees-represented-policeDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a … attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 91-36
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Joint Parks (use of village … Whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly … used to finance additional facilities in an existing town park located in the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Opinion 2002-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing acquisition of development rights for open space preservation) -- … funded by real property tax monies for the purchase of certain farms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5Opinion 90-10
… in a reasonably safe condition extends not only to the road surface and shoulders, but also applies to other … advisory council is further required to carry out any other duties, tasks or responsibilities, consistent with … which seek approval for the use or development of any open space area listed in the town's "open space index" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-10DiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… Economic growth is strong in East Harlem, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Over the past … 40 percent. DiNapoli released his Economic Snapshot of East Harlem at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotOpinion 99-5
… Law, which include municipalities and school districts (see Education Law, §255[1]), may contract with a cooperative … opinions rendered prior to 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 62, supra , concluded that the authority to contract with … Office concluded that such contracts were unauthorized (see 22 Opns St Comp, 1966, p 511; 22 Opns St Comp, 1966, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5