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2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdf2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college fees, … County. The district’s fire department has 57 volunteer members and receives the majority of its funding through real … the personal bills of district officials and fire company members, including utilities, cable television, insurance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up) (2024-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f26.pdfEnding Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Once you join, there are five ways your membership can end: If you are not vested and you leave public employment for seven years (membership ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ending-your-membershipMore About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 3 … NYSLRS is required to compare the employer’s special plan cost to the cost of the Article 14 plan and assign you to the less costly plan. Based on our … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planRetirement System Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… these benefits; and You elected the plan within one year of joining PFRS or of your employer adopting this plan, … adopted these benefits; You elected the plan within one year of joining PFRS or of your employer adopting this plan; … or later: You are automatically covered by the special 20-year plan (Section 384-d), if your employer has adopted it. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retirement-system-membershipApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click … for Retirement.” You can also file for retirement by mail. You can print a paper Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) from our website. If you mail a document “Certified Mail — Return Receipt Requested,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… support through personal income tax check-offs including fish and wildlife programs, missing and exploited children … by the Department of Environmental Conservation, for fish and wildlife management. DiNapoli’s report, coming after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and over live in households that have lost employment income since … Data For example, while 10 percent of all U.S. adults live in households reporting not having enough to eat in the … In the wake of COVID19 more than half of adult New Yorkers live in households that have lost employment income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… levels and welcome a record 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is nearly back to pre-pandemic … risen over that time, including average daily hotel room rates, which exceeded $300. The uptick is projected to … down with over 39 million overnight visitors projected in 2025, compared to Las Vegas and Los Angeles at just over 29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationTown of Alexander – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-72)
… will continue to take corrective action. Their response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/04/17/town-alexander-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-72Village of Whitehall – Records and Reports (2026M-9)
Did the Village of Whitehall Village ClerkTreasurer maintain complete accurate and timely records and reports
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/06/12/village-whitehall-records-and-reports-2026m-9Canandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… totaling $172,760 made from three vendors. Comply with the District’s procedures for purchases from 16 vendors … being overpaid to the vendor. Key Recommendations Comply with statutory requirements and the District’s procurement … to ensure accuracy. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Town of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Clerk properly accounted for fees … property tax receipts totaling $128,000 were deposited up to 22 days late. The Clerk properly recorded, reported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207Town of Franklin – Financial Operations (2014M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period of … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial operations for the period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-franklin-financial-operations-2014m-32State Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, … Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 31 represented by the Police Benevolent … dated November 16, 2022, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… Center in the Bronx and Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn. ACS is responsible for admitted youths’ safety, … and can include escape, injuries that lead to a hospital visit or fire. Incidents required to be reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthOperational Advisory No. 9
… 4/21/26 P All State Refunds (Except PIT & OUF) 4/22/26 W Unclaimed Fund Refunds 4/22/26 B Payroll 4/22/26 For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/9-current-year-escheatmentChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but tax changes and budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budget