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Opinion 92-36
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of surcharge to finance E911 system); … confines of a police district within that county and to collect a surcharge only on customers serviced within … that "(a)ny such surcharge shall have uniform application and shall be imposed throughout the entire municipality to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Comptroller (OSC) include in the Consulting Services Report it compiles annually on contracts issued by state … circumstances as determined at the sole discretion of OSC. ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS State agencies must require state … submitted to OSC by either method listed below: By email (preferred method): Please send a signed, scanned copy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… Bureau. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel G. Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Attorney General’s investigation … Churns and Joel Cordone under the supervision of Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The Investigations Bureau is led by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedElectronic Funds Transfer Direct Deposit Enrollment Application (RS6370)
For NYSLRS retirees to have your monthly benefit electronically deposited to your checking or savings account or change which bank you deposit to.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6370.pdfHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (2018-S-4) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s4-response.pdfHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (2018-S-4)
To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s4.pdfInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome - Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-146)
We recently audited the travel expenses of one employee of the Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNY IT).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s146.pdfSpecial Quarterly Report on the State Financial Plan Revenue Results and Trends, Mid-Year Update State Fiscal Year 2008-09, October 2008
This report is part of a series of quarterly reports that highlight key aspects of the State Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-mid-year-2008-09.pdfSelected Employee Travel Expenses Report (2012-S-135)
We audited the travel expenses of 13 employees of the State University of New York at Buffalo (University).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s135.pdfMental Health: Inpatient Service Capacity
In recent years, the prevalence and estimated numbers of New Yorkers living with any mental illness have increased, according to the State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/mental-health-inpatient-service-capacity.pdfNew York City Agency Services Update
New York City has the largest municipal budget and public workforce in the nation, with a citywide budget of over $115 billion (FY 2025) and more than 300,000 employees (June 2024) tasked with providing a vast array of services to its more than eight million residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-19-2025.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of these properties. Often, owners employ a managing agent, a person or entity responsible for managing the … to enter into an annual agreement with the managing agent, which must include a DHCR-approved Management Plan. It … of the development, and it is the function of the managing agent to effectively and efficiently manage the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellOpinion 2006-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to provide leave of absence to elected official) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to provide leave of absence to town supervisor) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 88-37
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … by the issuance of capital notes only when the vehicle is purchased to replace a similar vehicle which was in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 97-6
… maintenance of the system is a "system cost" within the meaning of County Law, §301(8). Further, the services of an … equipment and all other costs not included within the meaning of system costs shall be a municipality expense" … manager for the project, are "system costs" within the meaning of County Law, §301(8) for which surcharge moneys may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6XV.17 Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) Interest – XV. End of Year
… accounts within the State’s short-term investment pool (STIP). Agencies should review their accounts and proposed … into’ or ‘out of’ participation in the distribution of STIP interest earnings must be submitted, in writing, within … accounts within the States shortterm investment pool STIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv17-short-term-investment-pool-stip-interestLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… rescheduling an appointment. When the interaction occurs at State and County DMVs and where customers are permitted to … authority to enforce its language access policies at County DMVs despite these offices accounting for over 75% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… a license (BitLicense) to engage in virtual currency business activities in New York State, except those chartered … financial condition and the safety and soundness of their business, and DFS could not demonstrate that it tracked and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2245
… – Military and Naval Affairs M/C BU66 – Public Employment Rel Brd 0801 BU78 – Tug Hill Commission BU79 – Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2245-discontinuation-salary-withholding-program-certain-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 422.3
… Under the current business process, state agencies submit Form AC 3197, Request for Direct Deposit Delete/Reversal, to … the New York State payroll is confirmed one week prior to the check date. This allows sufficient time for … that was deposited to the account in error. Refer to the authorization on the AC2772 , Direct Deposit form for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4223-new-process-request-direct-deposit-delete-or-reversal