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Henrietta FD – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-27-F)
… not effectively manage the District’s financial condition and presented budgets indicating the District needed to both increase real property taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close projected budget … fund balance or reserve policies or multiyear financial and capital plans. The audit included four recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/henrietta-fd-audit-follow-2021m-27-f2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2024-year-in-review.pdfDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … said. “Auditors found tens of thousands in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a … and some of his lodging at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by … by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of the Finger Lakes transforms, the region will benefit from … retaining skilled workers and tackling persistent pockets of rural and urban poverty remain a challenge. Programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s (SUNY) internal controls over procurement ensure goods and services are obtained competitively and at reasonable prices. … through September 3, 2014. Background The State University of New York (SUNY) consists of 64 colleges located throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released … and Counting: More New Yorkers Benefit from State Health Coverage," examines the expansion of Medicaid and other state … Child Health Plus (CHP), the Essential Plan and subsidized coverage through the state's health insurance marketplace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersState Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… guidelines and procedures for determining if a worker should be treated as an independent contractor or as an … Contractor Status Determination Worksheet should be used in conjunction with Attachments A and C to … the guidelines contained in this Bulletin that the worker should be treated as an independent contractor with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerOpinion 90-40
… to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not … court stated that: The underscored portion ... was added by Chapter 280 of the Laws of 1947. In view of that amendment … Comp, 1958, p 210; 21 Opns St Comp, 1965, p 486; 1969 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 124). October 16, 1990 Helen N. Petruccione, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40DiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have … DOH for the Medicare buyin program maternity care and drug and therapy claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Chief Security and Safety Officer is mainly responsible for the policy aspect of safety and security across all MTA … and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is responsible for protecting all MTA agencies, including Transit, with its … (formerly MTA Capital Construction) is responsible for implementing projects, such as those identified through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countrySecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … the problems we identified in the initial report. Of the two recommendations, one has been partially implemented and … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and … DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the state Department of Taxation and Finance's oversight over the program can be … held by the deposit initiator, who must remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the state on a quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations and their sub-sections included in our initial audit report, Assertive Community Treatment … serious mental illness; to support children and families in their social and emotional development and in the early identification and treatment of serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … million in Village funds over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree … Clerk-Treasurer was required to forfeit her monthly public pension. This sentence represents the first time a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… including LIRR. LIRR is comprised of over 700 miles of track on 11 different branches and extends from four major … rolling stock. Vehicle Fleet Operations (VFO) and the Track Department (Track) are two of the nine subdivisions of Engineering. VFO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… or stop voluntary contributions by filing the appropriate form with your payroll office. If you stop voluntary … revised publications. Subscribe to our email newsletter, E-News , to receive the retirement information you need in a … your address. Subscribe to our blog, New York Retirement News , where you’ll find articles to help you understand your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-65
… RRSU Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the … to the employee. Repayment information will be provided in a subsequent payroll bulletin. New Earnings Codes OSC has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-65-first-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-66
… RRSU Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the … to the employee. Repayment information will be provided in a subsequent payroll bulletin. New Earnings Codes OSC has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-66-second-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-71
… RRSU Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the … to the employee. Repayment information will be provided in a subsequent payroll bulletin. New Earnings Codes OSC has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-71-third-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employees