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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… collections and deposited some collections and fees months after they were received. As of July 31, 2021, a portion of … and investigation of discrepancies the former deputy was arrested in September 2020 and charged with grand larceny in … manage local user accounts. The board did not enter into a written service level agreement with the town’s IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… often a relative or loved one, whom you have chosen to be eligible to receive a benefit upon your death. Since … and your beneficiaries, be sure to read your plan booklet. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us. … provides access to your retirement account information. Sign Up or Sign In to view your current beneficiaries. Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. … Long Island 2,565 $598,748 Niagara Frontier 508 $167,774 New York City 3,357 $2,628,117 Thousand Islands-Seaway 240 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… faces continued pressure to implement its capital programs and savings initiatives, which would benefit from furthering its stated goals of transforming its procurement process,” DiNapoli said. … Function clearly define the cost savings and cost avoidance it achieves and develop new procurement procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this audit and begin … school districts reviewed were: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District, Indian River Central School District, Lowville Academy and Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… we found hundreds of barriers to people with disabilities in our city parks, playgrounds and beaches,” DiNapoli said. … fountains and a spray shower at Staten Island’s Clove Lake Park. An inaccessible service desk, weight room and lockers … as Priority 1 barriers that could be corrected without much difficulty or expense. The most common problems were a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released today by New York State … DiNapoli. The initial audit found the state was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… “Every life lost to suicide is a devastating tragedy for families and communities,” DiNapoli said . “The Office of … York City Council Member Erik Bottcher, who has advocated for LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention and … went on to state, “I thank Council Member Erik Bottcher for requesting that my office examines this serious issue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… pensions for service prior to 1998 Running the national payroll for serving and retired clergy A copy of the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeOpinion 2003-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits … SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply … Law §208-b. You ask whether the line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d applies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Common Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22-update.pdfNS to Grade Adjusted Anniversary Date Calculator
NS to Grade Adjusted Anniversary Date Calculator
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/excel/nstogradecalculator2.xlsxFederal Funds to New York City: Medicaid
Medicaid (Assistance Listing Number 93.778) is a health insurance entitlement program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-medicaid.pdfHow to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/complete-report-handbook.pdfAccess to Preschool Special Education Services (2023-S-1)
To determine if the State Education Department (SED) is effectively overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s1.pdfOSC 3 - Contributions by Vendors to Elected Officials
This bill prohibits vendors from directly or indirectly contributing to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide elected office, or their authorized political committee, during an active government procurement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/legislation/pdf/osc-3-contributions-by-vendors-elected-officials-memo.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfNYS Comptroller DiNapoli to McDonald's on Russia
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli to McDonald's on Russia
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/dinapoli-letter-to-mcdonalds.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61)
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61.pdf