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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… giving remarks at New York City Financial Control Board’s annual meeting today: “New York City’s 2024 budget increased … giving remarks at New York City Financial Control Boards annual meeting today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today by State … of the Budget’s (DOB) outyear projections again include an assumption that annual spending growth from State … faces potential budget gaps in future years according to an analysis of the states Financial Plan released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2228
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 20232024 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay and Seasonal Location Pay MidHudson
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2228-fiscal-year-2023-2024-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalOpinion 2002-2
… to earn service credit while receiving such payment. You ask whether a service award program for volunteer … after attaining the program's entitlement age. If so, you ask whether a service award program may permit a … to earn service credit after entitlement age. Finally, you also ask whether a service award program may permit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… programs, is not meeting the recertification review requirements, and many programs’ operating certificates are … are still needed. Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up) (2021-F-22) … $278,815 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements for reimbursement. State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New … over $15 billion in emergency education aid during the pandemic from the federal government, with $14 billion from three rounds of … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not properly record, deposit, report or remit collections, and did not process transactions in a timely manner. The former clerk was arrested in July 2024 and arraigned on charges of grand larceny, falsifying business records, forgery and corrupting the government. In January 2025, the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… records. “This individual brazenly ripped off more than $100,000 from her community and nearly got away with it,” said … residents, was officially dissolved in June 2013. DiNapoli’s audit and investigation revealed that over a period of five … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/altmar.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (SED) and … Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 to September 26, 2017. Background The Act was signed into law on July 7, 2015, establishing policies to prevent and respond to sexual assault on college campuses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actWatervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping and Leave Records (2015M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/09/watervliet-housing-authority-timekeeping-and-leave-records-2015m-186Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain wholesale water supply production and distribution facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357Crown Point Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-100)
Crown Point Central School District Internal Controls Over Payroll 2013M100
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/crown-point-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mSouth Jefferson Central School District – Payroll (2024M-31)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether South … paid. In addition, we reviewed payroll change reports for two months during our audit period to determine whether … increases from one paycheck date to the next paycheck date for 76 employees totaling $126,395 were authorized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/south-jefferson-central-school-district-payroll-2024m-31Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… Town Assessor (Assessor) properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Finding The Assessor did not properly administer select real property tax exemptions. Granted property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. 99 property tax exemptions were reviewed; 75 of the exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Community Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… recording and reporting and cash was not safeguarded. The Board-required audit of the Treasurer’s books was deficient. Key Recommendations The Board should create a credit card use policy that details … and requires supporting documentation for purchases. The Board should establish controls for handling cash at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… did not document the reasons for adjustments of 151 of 158 payroll hours (96 percent) totaling $4,451. Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… fund. Customers were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key Recommendations Prepare … and repay all outstanding interfund advances. Ensure late penalties are properly computed on overdue customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160SUNY Bulletin No. SU-385
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the December 2025 increase to the … The increase to the Preceptor Incentive Program payment is effective beginning 12/04/2025 and may be paid beginning … Money paid using the earnings code mentioned above is included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-385-december-2025-increase-preceptor-incentive-program-paymentOpinion 91-56
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … legal obligation, responsibility or duty (see, gen., Black's Law Dictionary, 5th Edition, 1979). Thus, an obligation to … such a five-year period, it would be essential to define what is meant by "operative" and to apply a test therefor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Protest Procedures
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: Protest Procedures – A.7405/S.6942 (McDonald/Cooney) – Provides for bid protest procedures for state agencies and public authorities. … Provides for bid protest procedures for state agencies and public authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/protest-procedures