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Town of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… businesses’ job performance and tax exemptions. Officials did not obtain required documentation to support project … job performance information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringCUNY Bulletin No. CU-793
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for … reached between CUNY and DC-37 in the 2017-2021 round of negotiations, CUNY agreed to establish a 5 Year Recurring … in accordance with the union’s decision on the utilization of its ACF/Equity allotted collective bargaining agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-793-implementation-city-university-new-york-cuny-5-year-and-10South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 … $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for consulting … the Board members failed to acknowledge they had conflicts of interest, as required. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
Determine whether the Supervisors maintained complete accurate and uptodate accounting records and reports to allow Board to properly manage Towns finances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… to its return. In January 2024, the former Supervisor was arrested for stealing Town funds and pleaded guilty to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… and payments were accelerated in order to allow an upgrade of the Statewide Financial System. Cumulatively through … the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help … to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015CUNY Bulletin No. CU-598
… White Collar employees in IATSE Local One, Bargaining Unit TI. Affected titles are: Theatre Technician, Lead Theatre … Increases: Is in Department 70XX0 or 70XX2; and Is in a BU TI, and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN or HRY; and Has a Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-598-2011-2018-iatse-local-one-retroactive-general-salaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting Earnings Code OVH … This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2413 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2421
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 CSEA LLS payment, eligibility changes due to … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2421-april-2026-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumCUNY Bulletin No. CU-865
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the new process to report FLSA compensatory time an employee earned in lieu … W-2, Form 1099, or other specified statement furnished to the individual. For further information please see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-865-reporting-cuny-flsa-compensatory-time-earned-lieu-overtimeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2363.1
… This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2363 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … and instructions for processing letters received for the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23631-outreach-and-escheatment-2024-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-360
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … created the Special Commission on Judicial Compensation to examine, evaluate and make recommendations with respect to the adequate levels of compensation and non-salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-360-april-2026-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … the Board did not properly monitor the performance of businesses receiving financial benefits. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringNew Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfLocal Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdf2025 Year in Review
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2025-year-in-review.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdf