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Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsOpinion 94-16
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … of the IDA. In addition, disclosure of interest pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 is not required. The … board member and treasurer. You may wish, however, to contact the Attorney General's Office for an opinion on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 92-17
… TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … a sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, … purposes: shall ... be allocated quarterly to the cities and the area in the county outside the cities in proportion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… housing beyond the conversation and into our communities.” Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown: “Increasing the availability of affordable housing in Buffalo is a priority because the benefits extend far beyond … of displacement. Their frustrations mount as their rents rise, and their options shrink – they don’t earn enough to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Town of Richmondville , Village of Suffern and Ulster County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments released today by State Comptroller … percent for three years starting in 2011, but ticked up at a higher rate in the last couple of years, when compared to … on Local Governments , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/annualreport/16annreport.pdf For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthState Agencies Bulletin No. 2250
… 03/30/2023 (A), 04/06/2023 (I) or the date employee returns to the payroll Annual Addl Earnings: LOC = $3,758 LMH … 03/30/2023 (A), 04/06/2023 (I) or the date employee returns to the payroll Annual Addl Earnings: LOC = $1,882 LMH … 03/28/2024 (A), 04/04/2024 (I) or the date employee returns to the payroll Annual Addl Earnings: LOC = $3,871 LMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2250-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midSUNY Bulletin No. SU-340
… changes and reallocations of Teaching and Research Center Nurse titles approved by the Division of the Budget (DOB) and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … occupying an approved Teaching and Research Center Nurse title at the SUNY Hospitals on or after the effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-340-reallocation-suny-teaching-and-research-center-nurseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-737
… who have not received a paycheck since 09/09/2021, and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Action … CUNY agencies, employee records that have been inactive and meet the other specific criteria listed in the Affected … Description, Employee Name, EmplID Number, Empl Record and the Effective Date of the Last Paycheck. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-737-2022-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … the balance of the State, excluding New York City, dropped to 5.9 percent as of December, about a percentage point above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… (Superintendent) properly safeguard and account for fuel inventory? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – September 24, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A town may maintain fuel tanks for fueling town equipment and vehicles and may … agree to authorize other municipal entities to purchase fuel from the town. A superintendent is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Oxford Academy and Central School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… local government’s programs and services and have physical access to the facilities where those programs and services … to programs and services at selected buildings, including access to department offices, public meeting spaces and … of accessibility: Approach and Entrance – Such as access to parking, routes to the buildings and accessible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key … York City on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city and how its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a dramatic … of these collections, along with federal aid, will give local governments statewide the chance to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… next five years, the direction of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues all remain risks to the state’s economic recovery and financial plan, according to a review by New York State … on the years ahead when temporary federal funding will end and build up the state’s reserves, so we are better prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… The City of Corning, home to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture, has avoided many of the challenges faced by other upstate communities in recent years and has plans to generate economic expansion and advance … The City of Corning home to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture has avoided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureCUNY Bulletin No. CU-874
… may be affected. Background: In an effort to clean up payroll data for CUNY agencies, employee records that have … by the OSC Automatic System Termination program: Payroll Status: Active Comp Rate Code of HRY, AJT, or FEE … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-874-2026-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… fiscal year in the strongest fiscal position in years and was able to deposit $175 million in the Rainy Day Reserve … is in better fiscal shape thanks to an improving economy and difficult fiscal choices made by the Governor and the Legislature,” DiNapoli said. “The on-time Enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2239
… Adjusted Hire Date: OSC has developed an ORP/VDC Breaks Calculator and comprehensive ORP/VDC Breaks in Service Job … agencies with the breaks in service calculation. The calculator should be used by agencies when calculating breaks … Job Aid contains step-by-step instructions for using the calculator and submitting the results to OSC for review. Both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2239-calculating-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7-year