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Opinion 88-41
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (authority to conduct fire prevention programs) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of … such programs with town property. This is in response to your letter concerning the expenditure of town funds for fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.3 Percent in 2012 Signaling Slower Economic Growth in New York
Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.3 Percent in 2012 Signaling Slower Economic Growth in New York
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestax0213.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up) (2022-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Report 2019-S-23).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f13.pdfDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel diverted more than $87,000 in public money meant to promote immunization of children across the … fraud hotline at 1-888-672-4555; filing a complaint online at [email protected] ; or mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftOpinion 2008-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to other municipalities and fire districts (Office of the State Comptroller's Approval Mem, Bill Jacket, L 2007, ch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 23, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $215,255 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board does not … the Board cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329State Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… Employees Federation (PEF) who are promoted on 9/14/04 and after. Effective Date(s) Date of Contract Ratification, … to a higher salary grade on September 14, 2004 and after will be paid at the Hiring Rate of the higher grade or … Pay Period 20L . For PEF employees who were promoted on or after 9/14/04, the agency must recalculate the promotional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Montgomery … of Social Services officials did not always have the documentation needed to process SNAP applications … in a timely manner. Department officials also did not have the required documentation that was needed to process 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2022
The Office of the New York State Comptroller continues to make progress in several areas towards identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2022.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-217
… and Retention Payments. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Enhancement Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to facilitate the recruitment and retention of new and existing doctoral students in selected programs. Certain comprehensive colleges are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-217-2014-2015-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnuSUNY Bulletin No. SU-233
… and Retention Payments. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Enhancement Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to facilitate the recruitment and retention of new and existing doctoral students in selected programs. Certain comprehensive colleges are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-233-2015-2016-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnuState Agencies Bulletin No. 182
… Purpose To explain the new increment system and codes Affected Employees Eligible … This would be accomplished by establishing an October, in addition to the April, payment date. OSC Action Effective … will be changed to facilitate future years' increment payments. A bulletin will be forthcoming concerning payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… and cases where patients refused transport. Local Costs Increasing The total number of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW It is the State agency's responsibility to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals … be obtained timely. Sufficient time must be incorporated to allow for review of contract transactions submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). RISKS IN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsTuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… DeVry College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations … Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Founded in 1931, DeVry University offers students onsite, online or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeUnclaimed Consumer Credit Balances
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1314 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any consumer credit balance refund monies held or owing by corporation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/consumer-credit-balances.pdfTuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
Determine whether the Board and District officials ensured that fund balance and restricted funds were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/tuckahoe-191.pdfWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B22-7-1)
budget review, wyandanch, school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/wyandanch-school-district-b23-7-1.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… not more transparent. My office will analyze and report on the enacted budget in detail, including its impact on the state's debt and out-year finances. … Governor Cuomo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetCUNY Bulletin No. CU-718
… Earnings Description and the amount paid unless the number of earnings codes exceeds 13. Agencies should utilize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-718-2020-professional-staff-congress-psc-adjunct-2-retroactive