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Opinion 91-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of the Court of Appeals in National Westminister Bank v New York , 76 NY2d 507, 561 NYS2d 541. In Opn No. 84-45, supra , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … appointed the clerk to act as his bookkeeper. However, the New York State Attorney General’s office has expressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … The city faces potential increased salary costs when one of its expired collective bargaining agreements is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Keene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
Determine whether Keene Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/keene-2021-63.pdfDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… with revenue while still meeting the critical needs of New Yorkers and local communities. Funding for these initiatives is contingent on the strength of the economy and federal assistance. Governor Cuomo’s call … comprehensive campaign finance reform and public financing of campaigns is welcome. New York needs to reform its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (2021-S-19) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types of rechargeable batteries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s19-response.pdfControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (2021-S-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s3-response.pdfOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (2021-S-19)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types of rechargeable batteries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s19.pdfControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (2021-S-3)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s3.pdfMaternal Health
… racial disparities statistics. We found DOH needs to do more to ensure that maternal mortality and morbidity rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-012
… prorate based on the current pay period effective date only. As a result, the agency must enter an adjustment in the … questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Improvement Project mailbox. Please include “Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-012-changes-mid-pay-period-additional-payUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
The COVID19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for the States regional transportation authorities by disrupting operations flattening ridership and severely reducing revenues however these authorities reported that federal aid helped weather pandemic deficits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-001
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the updated layout for the Master …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-001-changes-payserv-master-file-nhrp501-layoutII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State which vests in the Governor primary authority … 1. The financial cycle is the process through which New York State manages its financial resources while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewTier Status – New Career Plan
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July 31, 1973 through June … 8, 2010 and did not elect to be covered by Article 22 (i.e., did not opt into Tier 5), can be covered by Article 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-statusState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… processing. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Fulton County … thank Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… pension funds that were intended for retirees, it harms all New Yorkers who count on their pension for a secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pension