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DiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation, with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The continuing foreclosure challenge is squeezing municipal budgets when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsState Police Bulletin No. SP-155
… employees represented by NYSPIA may now contribute to the NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund and employees represented by NYS Troopers PBA may now contribute to NYSPIA Emergency … by NYSPIA in Bargaining Unit 62, Employees represented by NYS Troopers PBA in Bargaining Units 07 & and 17, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-155-change-eligibility-new-york-state-troopers-pba-signal-30-fund-and-newContract Advisory No. 25
… Documents Submission System (EDSS) 5/9/2017. EDSS is available through the NYS Office of the State Comptroller Online Services System. EDSS is currently being used to accept Grant Procurement Records … when OSC requests more information or when the review is complete Search for and review prior records submitted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssUnder Pressure: Local Government Revenue Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our State’s local governments are being tested on many fronts as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-government-revenue-challenges-during-covid-19-pandemic.pdfCicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
… cash flow needs. The Board did not: Pay the recommended 2022 contribution of $121,981 into the District’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). Effectively monitor available fund … results. Officials spent $300,884 (10 percent) more than budgeted over the last three completed fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132The Securities Industry in New York City - October 2014
Six years after the financial crisis, the securities industry continues to deal with the fallout.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2015.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 63 of the 146 water outlets identified that students, staff and the public may have access to and could consume … of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) The city’s 2025-26 adopted budget totals $1.55 billion, which includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-757
… (MSC) Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits … Form. An employee will receive $1,000 for waiving family coverage or $500 for waiving individual coverage on a semi-annual basis. The maximum payment amount is $1,000 and the payment must be prorated for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-757-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… signing district checks and maintaining the accounting records. The board also did not audit district claims prior … to payment and conduct an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. In addition, the board did not ensure the treasurer … Theresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (Jefferson County) The board did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that summer program (Program) collections were properly accounted … Determine whether the Board ensured that summer program collections were properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/11/22/village-west-haverstraw-summer-program-2019m-146Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
… checking account and a savings account. Audit Summary The Board did not adequately oversee the District’s … and approving claims and performing annual audits. As a result, the Board could not effectively manage the District’s … District’s AFRs since she was first appointed in 2019.As a result, as of January 31, 2025, the District’s AFRs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2025m-70Medicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (2017-S-76)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s76.pdfDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… to Alvarez. Gonzalez also distributed contribution cards to these employees, which he had them falsely make out … Alvarez then collected the money and false contribution cards. Even though he knew the contribution cards were false, Alvarez submitted them to the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… has 14 bank accounts covering department, emergency squad, bingo and bell jar operations. Records for the bingo and bell jar accounts are maintained by their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 … Service that it collected. As a result, Civil Service is due $2,052,653 in rebates. Key Recommendations Remit … all of the Empire Plan’s rebate-eligible drug utilization is invoiced and the resultant revenue is remitted to Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… that may require a transfer from the general fund to pay remaining liabilities. About $700,000 of the village’s $1 … officials’ continued practice of using debt to pay for recurring costs is imprudent. The review found the … tax surcharge, sales and use tax as well as city and state mortgage tax that may not be achievable. The budget also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 88-16
… 1987, and that the gross salary of the judgment debtor is $300 every two weeks. In such a case, $90 of interest would … of each installment of the income execution (10% of $300, or $30) to interest and to satisfy the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-41
… scheduled basis, shall receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2022 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-41-2022-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Elmira , Village of Hunter , Village of … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Elmira Village of Hunter Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New GASB Standards
… New York State will implement Governmental Accounting … New York State agencies must implement Governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standards