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DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper … P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found a lax control environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of … oversight role and address the deficiencies outlined in this audit.” DiNapoli’s auditors discovered during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardOpinion 90-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 90-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting … Law, §353-a authorizes, inter alia , two or more towns in the same or adjoining counties, jointly, to acquire real … committee is empowered to acquire necessary real property in the name of the towns jointly, and as their joint agent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 93-2
… a village board of trustees may upon its own motion, and shall upon petition, cause a proposition on the question … which a petition could be filed" pursuant to article 9 and that the proceedings thereunder "shall be the same as if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 89-36
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds … reconstruct or acquire a type of capital improvement. In both cases, compliance with the permissive referendum … such minimum period of maturity . [emphasis added] Thus, in the event the authority to issue obligations for a capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Opinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of … fire insurance tax moneys "except as otherwise provided in any special law". Sections 9104 and 9105 provide that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11City of Rensselaer – Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Common Council (Council) to effectively manage financial operations and capital … the reports the Council received were not sufficient to allow the Council to effectively manage the City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/08/02/city-rensselaer-accounting-records-and-reports-2023m-26State Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaProhibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement
… – S.9697 (Myrie) – Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide … or political committee that receives such contributions to return or refund the contributions forthwith; requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurementTown of Perth – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-149)
… Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board … or provide adequate financial reports to the Board. For example, as of March 31, 2024 the general fund was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-149DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached … COVID-19 pandemic highs. Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024. “The record high bonus pool reflects Wall Street’s very strong performance in 2024,” DiNapoli said. “This financial market strength is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit highlighted the need for county officials to develop a balanced budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan. In September, the county received a designation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… 6 2011 established a statewide language access policy in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. The audit covered the period July 2016 through … Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid … a federal cash benefit to assist low-income individuals. In New York, all SSI recipients are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareOpinion 92-23
… for the benefit to be provided to the lessee? (5) How long a period would be considered a reasonable term for the … property owned by a town improvement district, which does not have a separate board of commissioners, when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s training. District officials did not … were unable to determine which staff members participated in the training. Key Recommendation Provide mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … vulnerabilities. With the President proposing funding cuts to programs that help keep drinking water safe, the state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines Business Units need to process expenditure vouchers through the Statewide … Requirements Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal to OSC Unique Payment Situations OSC Audit Process Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Center (BSC) performs many administrative functions on behalf of SLA, such as accounts payable and receivable, … travel card charges. Take appropriate follow-up action on outstanding charges. … To determine whether the Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations