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Comptroller’s Update: State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Revenue Trends through the Mid-Year, October 2014
The State ended the first half of State Fiscal Year 2014-15 in an improved cash position, due largely to unanticipated settlement revenues and tax receipts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-mid-year-2014-15.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report State Fiscal Year 2025-26, May 2026
For State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26, agencies paid vendors $4,239,678 in interest primarily due to delays in encumbrance processing, agency backlog or agency processing delays.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2025-26.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined the computer and software systems that … Williamsville, does not detail or track the history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesOpinion 90-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL … one from the town clerk concerning the proper procedures for the preparation of claims for audit and for retention of audited claims in a town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 90-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … General Municipal Law, §353-a does not prescribe the number of votes needed for the committee to act. Section 41 … its business". Even assuming, however, that defining the number of affirmative votes needed to conduct the business of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 89-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of five years) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(4), (8): There are no permissive referendum requirements either to establish … Whether the permissive referendum requirements of General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Opinion 89-11
… all or a portion of the tax to the department of which it is part. As previously noted, however, sections 9104 and 9105 … as otherwise provided in any special law." Therefore, where an exempt firemen's benevolent association has been … of such corporation shall be the maintenance of suitable headquarters for, and the promotion of fraternal intercourse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining significantly higher … cases that have become stalled, to monitor properties with delinquent mortgages and to return vacant abandoned … continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining significantly higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… program includes the installation of more than 3,000 cameras and 1,400 access control devices in stations and … Police Department is monitoring video feeds from 1,000 cameras in the subway system. DiNapoli’s report notes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background Pursuant to … annual contribution amount will increase to $22,500 for calendar year 2023. An additional deferment is available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to … annual contribution amount will increase to $23,000 for calendar year 2024. An additional deferment is available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health aides; physical and occupational … Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. Several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… during the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, and levy year 2018 credits paid as of September 5, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and … for OASAS-Funded Providers (Guidelines), Phoenix House Personnel Policies and Procedures (Policies), and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 2398
… amount will increase to $24,500.00 for calendar year 2026. An additional deferment is available to employees age … for a combined maximum contribution limit of $32,500.00 in 2026. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure … in accordance with the current year Agency Submission Schedule . The effective date, labeled as the Deduction Begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2398-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOnondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… for the period January 1, 2024 through September 3, 2025. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets … funds for the period January 1 2024 through September 3 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3Town of Perth – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-149)
Determine whether the Town of Perth Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board Board to effectively manage the Towns financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-149City of Rensselaer – Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Rensselaer (City) officials maintained complete, accurate … to effectively manage financial operations and capital projects. Key Findings City officials did not maintain … manage the City’s financial operations and capital projects. General ledger balances were inaccurate during each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/08/02/city-rensselaer-accounting-records-and-reports-2023m-26