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Life Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli No one likes to think they may become permanently disabled, but the truth is that a disabling condition can happen to anyone at any time. If you become disabled, and cannot perform the duties of your position, it will be important for you to learn about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirementDiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… return faster than the MTA projects, or if new sources of revenue are not found, rising debt payments could force the … cuts, greater than planned fare hikes, or delays to capital projects, the report concludes. “The MTA’s finances … for operating costs and put off paying down its debt for capital projects may save money in the short-term, but those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon today announced that Dennis Mosesman and … in partnership with Richmond District Attorney Michael E. McMahon’s office, their $771,000 scheme was … to hold them accountable,” said District Attorney Michael E. McMahon . “I would like to thank Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Report 2017-S-41 ). About the Program The Vaccines for … of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. … entered into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in June 2011. All Board members voted in favor of … who recused himself from voting because he is also the Foundation’s Executive Director. The compact does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-296
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2021 UCS Increments and Longevity Increments and … the employee’s record will not be updated: Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-296-april-2021-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My report found that youths and Black people continue to face elevated unemployment while … have historically employed larger shares of Hispanic and Black people, immigrants and young people. When the pandemic … current unemployment rate is below pre-pandemic levels. Black unemployment in the city stood at 8.9% last year, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits … based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… of 2022, but local governments are still facing higher prices for goods and services, moderating sales tax revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Sunshine Developmental School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by the Sunshine Developmental School on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were allowable and properly documented pu
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/sunshine-developmental-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
To determine whether access controls over selected Office of Children and Family Services systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or inappropriate access to those systems
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… a potential funding gap for 2017-18. Revenue estimates for sales tax may not be achievable. The budget includes raises in the … the 2015 legislation. Review the revenue estimates for sales tax and amend as necessary. Pass a resolution to raise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… check is an indicator that the check was issued in error. These checks need to be reversed to properly update … adjust taxes. Additionally, if a check that was issued in error is not reversed within one year, it will become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksOpinion 92-18
… the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- Town (imposition of solid waste generation fee) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (imposition of solid waste generation fee by town) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … town by local law may impose the solid waste generation fee as either a user charge or a benefit assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Opinion 91-59
… fire insurance tax moneys to provide death benefits to family members of deceased volunteer firefighters, and to … tax moneys to fund a death benefit payable to the family of deceased volunteer firefighters since, in our … the New York State Insurance Department. December 10, 1991 Dennis Mulligan, Chairman Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of Bruce C. Tanski of Clifton Park, Katina M. Fogarty of Latham, and Nicholas M. DiNova, Jr. of Halfmoon for their … T Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of Bruce C Tanski of Clifton Park Katina M …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerPreston Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-87)
… ensuring that annual financial reports (AFRs) are filed in a timely manner. The District’s budgeted appropriations … period, the District maintained a capital reserve fund in a savings account that offered 0.02 percent interest, and the average daily balance available for investment from this account was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/preston-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-87Divorce – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Asst Plan info for ERS Tier 3 5 and 6 members under Article 14CO Divorce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1526/divorceEscalation – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Asst Plan info for ERS Tier 3 5 and 6 members under Article 14CO Escalation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1526/escalationVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background Variety, a not-for-profit organization located in Syosset, New York, is an SED-approved provider of special education services. Variety offers a … of special education services and programs to children with disabilities from birth to eight years of age. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual