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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… factor,” a budgeting technique used by the city to account for open personnel positions, which may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… are shameful," said DiNapoli. "Management showed contempt for the neediest applicants and seemingly gave preferential … the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, manages a 257-unit apartment complex that consists of four main apartment … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and one was partially implemented. Homes and Community Renewal – Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… announced that he called on 16 companies, including Tesla Inc., Domino’s Pizza Inc., and Garmin Ltd., requesting similar comprehensive … The agreements were reached with casino operator Caesars Entertainment Inc., delivery service DoorDash Inc., and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… (2015-S-23) Homeless Shelters and Homelessness in New York State – An Overview, Exclusive of New York City (2016-D-3) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Background In New York, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious crime that may be adjudicated as a misdemeanor or … manufacturer and prevent the driver from starting the car. Once the vehicle is running, drivers will be prompted to … to verify that offenders who disclaim vehicle ownership do not have vehicles registered in their names. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2375
… and Local withholding wages and taxes will not be reduced. Only Social Security and Medicare wage and taxes will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2375-schedule-submitting-2025-year-end-returned-checksOpinion 94-2
… meter zones. Currently, the city exempts from payment only persons possessing handicapped parking permits. Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Contact Us
… If you’ve filed a claim : Here’s what you can expect next Check your claim … Upload your required documentation If you’ve received a check : Cash it! The Comptroller’s office returns certain … the status of your claim online throughout the process by entering the Claim ID referenced in your confirmation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usOpinion 92-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (necessity to obtain … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-d, 173: The extension of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 91-59
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 94-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment for snow removal) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Snow Removal (special … a special assessment to pay the cost of snow removal in excess of the amounts appropriated, but it may issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… Objective Did the Otisco Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and Treasurer ensure … is responsible for the general management and control of financial activities. The Treasurer serves as the … District had three bank accounts with a combined balance of approximately $500,000. Audit Summary We conducted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Area #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… administrator should configure firewall rules to allow only those communication types that are needed for system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionImplications for the Future – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Remains Looking ahead, numerous factors will continue to present risks to economic growth, and many forecasters … continue to believe that a recession is more likely than not. These factors include persistent inflation, the effects … hit New York that the State’s budgetary reserves were not sufficient to guard against unwanted spending cuts, tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/implications-futureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… not been implemented. State Education Department (SED): League for the Handicapped, Compliance with the Reimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s 2022 average bonus paid to securities employees … fear of a recession led to significantly less profits on Wall Street after a record year in 2021. As a result, bonuses … revenue, as anticipated by New York state and the city. “Wall Street’s cash bonuses were expected to fall as several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… an in-state-focused fund. The new fund will be managed by Hamilton Lane. Additional investors in the SBIC fund are TD … move to the next level,” said DiNapoli. “By working with Hamilton Lane, we’ve joined with five major banks to bridge … million to the program, which, combined with funding from Hamilton Lane and participating banks, will deliver $200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programXII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… Automated Clearing House (ACH), one-day ACH and wire payments. Check and Two-Day ACH Payments Check and … be approved by OSC on an emergency, exception-only basis. Wire Payments Wire payments are an option in certain mandated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in … private forest landowners who submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to … of trees sufficient to produce a profitable crop within 30 years from DEC certification. The landowner must submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-properties