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Real Property Portfolio (2022-S-14) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14-response.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfLocal Government Contact Management System (LGCMS)
OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-gov-contact-management-system-081924.pdfOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33-response-DOH.pdfInvesting and Protecting Public Funds
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-18-23.pdfReport on Estimated Receipts and Disbursements – State Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2024-25
This Report on Estimated Receipts and Disbursements for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2022-23 through SFY 2024-25, issued pursuant to Section 23 of the State Finance Law, is intended to enhance analysis and discussion of the State’s economic condition and the State Budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/budget-receipts-disbursement-22-25.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8-response.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (2019-S-68)
To determine whether the State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision is verifying that schools have sufficient resources prior to initial licensing; and whether the Bureau is adequately monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s68.pdfDivision of Diversity Management
… training and consulting services to employees, supports recruitment and retention activities, advocates for people … Deputy Comptroller, Diversity Management [email protected].gov Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street, 8th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Martin Luther King Day
… great advances toward racial equality in this country. Today we honor the Rev. King’s memory, but acknowledge that … would not come without struggle. That still holds true. Today, let's remember his amazing work, legacy and hope for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-martin-luther-king-dayChanges to Reporting Requirements – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address how frequently an official must/may submit an ROA. Official … How Regulation 3154 of the New York Codes Rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/changes-reporting-requirementsOpinion 91-28
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund (use of profits for general village purposes) … A village may use profits resulting from operation of a water utility for general village purposes. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Opinion 2003-4
… power to bind the [local government]" ( Seif v City of Long Beach , 286 NY 382 at p 388). 2 Further, it is also well established that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Opinion 2005-2
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (reimbursement for expenses in operating personal vehicles) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire tax monies may not … a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax monies to reimburse active members of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Opinion 88-43
… is not reimbursed by an outside party such as an insurance carrier or the State Insurance Fund. In such a situation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43Get Information about 1099s
For any questions regarding your 1099S 1099INT or 1099MISC information return contact the Office of the State Comptroller at
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/get-information-about-1099sOpinion 88-76
… (of private moneys) -- Private Moneys (accounting for); (investment of) -- Taxes (applying private source … the library trustees in investments which they deem to be for the best interests of the library, and need not be … on the investment of moneys appropriated by the village for library purposes is credited to the library fund. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76Opinion 97-16
… assigned to represent a criminal defendant pursuant to a plan authorized by County Law, §722(3), is entitled to … of assigned counsel's sworn detailed statement ( People v Ward , 199 AD2d 683, 605 NYS2d 152; Matter of Kindlon v … the course of appropriate administrative review ( People v Ward , supra , 199 AD2d 683, 685, 605 NYS2d 152, 154). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16