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DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… business. He also allegedly used the tanker to fill ponds, mix concrete and water plants for his wife’s business and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and guidance are sufficient for local social service districts to effectively reduce … funds. When child support funds have been undistributed for more than four months, districts must determine why and … custodial parent). When these funds remain undistributed for at least two years, the district is required to petition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Transportation (Department) has established adequate … sound transportation system. The Department is composed of 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… institutions employed over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has … a skilled workforce and stimulating innovation. It is essential that the state attract and retain the educators and students who can bring their talents to the various sectors of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsXII.6.Z Processing Payments to Complex Entities – XII. Expenditures
… with the vendors to develop a consistent payment method for Business Units to follow which meets the needs of both … Units on how to process payments to specific vendors or for specific types of payments. As processes are developed … added within this section. Processing Payments to Verizon for Landline Services SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6z-processing-payments-complex-entitiesDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… industries, food manufacturing and agriculture."” "For those of us who live, work, or own a business in the … Lakes residents and businesses has positioned the region for future success through our unmatched natural resources … Mayor Ellen Polimeni. "My thanks to Comptroller DiNapoli for highlighting the many great things happening in our city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Western New York Maritime Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to ensure that leave time earned and used is accurate and in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and … were reasonable and that fund balance was maintained in accordance with statutory requirements. Also, the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMessage from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… support for schools, health care and other programs. At the same time, new risks to financial stability are emerging. … plan used more than $14.7 billion of COVID-19 stimulus funding in SFY 2022-23, and the remainder of this funding is scheduled to be substantially depleted by the end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerOpinion 2006-9
… (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Referendum (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) TOWN LAW §198(12): The transfer of property and … the applicability of the referendum requirement is in any way dependent on the services to be provided after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles
The New York State Common Retirement Fund believes that workforce management best practices prioritize the protection of health, safety, fair compensation, reasonable benefits and rights of companies'' workers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-workforce-management-policy.pdfOversight of Drug Disposal
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and … methods. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2016 to April 27, 2019. About the Program Unused, unwanted, and … agency, has supported pharmaceutical collection as a best management practice alternative, and further reinforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, … New York City shore up its finances and close a budget gap for the coming fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “However, given … and economic policy choices, the city should be preparing for scenarios where all of its resources -- federal, state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… performance and related factors, a reasonable process for ensuring a competitive field, a fair and equal … balanced and fair method of award. Contract Prefix Revenue New York State Contract IDs must begin with an “X” prefix. In … are created in the Customer Contracts Module and require a New York State Customer ID. See XI.7 Revenue and Repayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processAutomated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS members. You can hear certain account information … 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Toll-free: 866-805-0990 To access the self-service menus, you will be asked to enter … instead of calling NYSLRS. It’s the convenient and secure way to review your benefits, update your account information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file … throughout this publication). For an application to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” it must be … and filing deadlines. Retirement Online is the fastest way to file for a service retirement. When you file online, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… pay unnecessary health insurance premiums for retirees: design a process to verify retiree eligibility status; and … National Technical Information Service 1 In some cases, coverage may be subject to the provisions of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI … AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in … insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… the largest populations of Bangladeshi, Chinese, Filipino, Indian and Korean-Americans. It also has the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals, or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned … without favoritism. Specifically, officials responsible for purchasing did not: Advertise in the District’s official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18