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Opinion 92-54
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is officer and … the town's deposits or investments. You have also advised us that there are several other banks located in the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … the recipient of the tax moneys payable to the association by the repeal of the association's authority to receive such … exempt firemen's benevolent association has been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 95-8
… and Duties (remittance of forfeiture moneys) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Forfeiture Moneys (use of) POLICE AND POLICE … police department as the "claiming agent", or whether the funds are to be treated as a county general fund revenue. You … Section 1349(2)(e) and (f) provide that forfeiture funds are paid "in satisfaction of" certain actual costs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they … and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in … shuttle systems, and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public … Agencies are further required to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the availability of records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… (48 percent) of the residents born outside of the United States. While immigrants have come from more than 55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… of the city’s property is exempt from city and county taxes. More than half of the exempt property consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… "The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have insurance, penalizes those who suffer from pre-existing … better from Washington." … The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… new highlight of budgetary efforts to manage inclement weather and climate change are also welcome additions to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateOpinion 88-62
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … layer; a landfill gas control system; and, in certain cases, a perimeter gas collection system, a leachate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Oversight of the Nourish New York Program
… the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2256
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … is eligible. Any additional adjustment that is required due to the increased biweekly stipend amount that will not be … Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability to locate the employee, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2256-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-supplementalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2257
… Goal Balance: Leave blank Premium Overtime (Earnings Code PRO) Earnings Code: PRO Effective Date 2023 Increase: 03/30/2023 2024 … adjustments for Additional Pay Earnings Codes AMP, COM and PRO and for Time Entry earnings that are calculated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2257-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-increases-premium-overtimeDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
Corporate retailers Macys and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors to protect human and workplace standards
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to … and responsibilities related to the identification of special education students, the development of Individualized … IDEA funds pass through the State Education Department (NYSED) and are allocated by the City’s Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… both in value and number. While officials were unable to provide the total cost of IT assets in use, the cost of IT … Officials did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records to properly account for IT assets. Although the School Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Port Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… are accurately paid the salaries and wages authorized by the board of education (board). The District’s 2023-24 … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Village of Airmont - Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
Determine whether the Village of Airmont (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) audited claims to ensure they were appropriate, accurate and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/airmont-village-2024-1.pdfReview of the Financial Plan for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - December 2003
"On October 28, 2003, the MTA released a revised budget for 2003 and a four-year financial plan for calendar years 2004 through 2007. "
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2004.pdfSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
Determine whether the St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for Information Technology (IT) assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/st-lawrence-lewis-board-of-cooperative-educational-services1-2023-99.pdf