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DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, DiNapoli's office audited and approved 4.8 million … refund requests totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules … “Tax cheats are continually coming up with new schemes to get money they aren’t entitled to. My office works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1564.1
… of refunds for deferred compensation contributions in a current calendar year pay check for which an employee … compensation leave. Affected Employees Active employees in Company “NYS” who, in the current year, contributed earnings to a deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15641-new-york-state-deferred-compensation-plan-nysdcp-refunds-employeesFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… intervals through a rigorous process to reflect changing market conditions and long-term views and is subject to a … the basis of net returns, not on the fees they charge. Market beliefs We believe that in highly efficient markets, … We believe that, as a fund, tactical trading on short-term market movements will likely lead to long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… to improve oversight of preschool special education provider programs. Chapter 545 of the Laws of 2013 was … reported to SED by every preschool special education provider. The audits have continued to find improper use of … funds. A comprehensive look at past audits is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerXIX.2.C Project Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… field. To view a list of types, click on the magnifying glass to search for the information. For Federal Grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2c-project-activitiesIX.8.A Accounting for Federal Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Vouchers of this Guide for further information. There are two main reasons for processing refunds in AP: When the refund relates to a … the adjustment voucher will restore the contract value. For 1099 reporting, the adjustment voucher will adjust the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8a-accounting-federal-refundsDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… and encouraging employers to practice inclusive hiring can help improve employment outcomes for people with a … and a tighter labor market that encouraged more inclusive hiring. State Policy Efforts New York State has taken several … the workforce and encourages businesses to adopt inclusive hiring practices. The initial goals of Employment First in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilitiesSocial Media Use Policy
… consult the host website’s TOS. Host sites may use “cookies,” which can be used to collect information about you … these Terms of Participation, contact us at contactus@osc.ny.gov . April 9, 2025 Policy updates will be posted as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is in better financial condition … its funding partners to close the $15 billion gap in its capital program. Additional borrowing could increase pressure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Oversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program (2017-S-26) The New York Agricultural Districts Law allows reduced … Capital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up) (2017-F-26) An initial audit issued in October 2015 found that NYRA … of State Police (DSP): Compliance With the Enough is Enough Act (2017-S-38) Auditors found SED has made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… District officials contracted with 18 of these vendors, for a total cost of $656,579, of which $146,825 related to … or unused services. The district lacked a formal procedure for identifying and reporting potential conflicts of interest … without favoritism. Specifically, officials responsible for purchasing did not advertise in the district’s official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… under the plan was allocated to community-based services (CBS), serving more than 111,000 individuals. This audit found … OMH provided adequate reporting on the funds reinvested in CBS under the plan, it can improve on the quality of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… disable 34 unneeded network user accounts that had last login dates ranging from July 2021 to July 2023. Officials … and adopt a written policy related to fund balance and reserves. For example, the board and district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad , Town of Hampton , Town of … money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over … today announced his office completed audits of the Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad Town of Hampton Town of Hopewell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMonroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services – MiFi Usage Billings (2025M-134)
… Audit Period June 1, 2023 – July 10, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area When a BOCES does not properly monitor and manage technology … including MiFi (portable, battery-powered routers that create a local Wi-Fi network for Internet-enabled devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2026/03/20/monroe-2-orleans-board-cooperative-educational-services-mifi-usage-billings-2025mDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Monitoring System was implemented in 2013 to keep the public informed about the factors impacting local … In January, DiNapoli also issued fiscal stress scores for school districts and found 31 school districts in some level … reduced or less predictable revenues, while protecting public health and minimizing cuts to their own workforce. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… real property state that the PA shall determine fair market value and sell all real property or cooperative … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… the refund. In these cases, the agency must enter an AR Deposit. Immediately following OSC’s posting of the AR Deposit the agency is required to prepare a Single Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… a third-party administrator (administrator), and three utility vendors, who disbursed $488,545 during the audit … treasurers were not always involved with maintaining club accounting records. Victor Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… did not file in time to receive a score: Livingston Manor Central School District, Roscoe Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stress