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DiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… The board said they are acting on our recommendations and I urge them to continue to tighten oversight and eliminate … program from Sept. 2017 to Dec. 2019. The program included ticket giveaways for Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and … members, employees and other individuals. The average ticket costs, including the amount spent on concessions, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security … Schenectady and Schuyler; cities including New York, Buffalo, Yonkers, Long Beach and Olean; towns including … Cybercrimes, including phishing remain on a troubling rise and reach far beyond New York. Between 2019 and 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… address pressing needs, but some new critical programs and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new … P. DiNapoli. The report compared the city’s pre-pandemic and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) … DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased owner, you need to provide: … that reported the funds. See Required Documentation for examples of accepted proof of ownership. How to Prove … If there is a court-appointed representative for the estate, they may submit a claim by providing a copy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesTown of Denmark – Claims Auditing (2026M-32)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Denmark (Town) Board (Board) properly audit and approve … Period January 1, 2024 – January 21, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of … Did the Town of Denmark Town Board Board properly audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-denmark-claims-auditing-2026m-32Town of Newcomb – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2026M-15)
… operating funds during the audit period: general, highway, water district, sewer district and fire protection district. … $103,864 and $192,435, respectively. Expenditures for New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System … should be prepared and provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML. For more information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/07/03/town-newcomb-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2026m-15Life Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli You already know that you will continue receiving a retirement benefit for the rest of … you may be entitled to receive and the services we provide retirees. This guide has been developed to help answer … Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Retirees can view their benefit information, update contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retireesOpinion 90-9
… does not apply where "the legislature expressly shall have prohibited the adoption of such a local law" ( id .). In this … or verified by oath of the claimant or his duly authorized agent." Prior to the enactment of chapter 9 of the Laws of … either be certified by the vendor or his duly authorized agent, or in lieu of certification, verified by oath of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 92-32
… A town may purchase an historically significant railroad depot located within the town and immediately reconvey the depot, for fair and adequate consideration, to an historical … of surplus town funds to purchase an historical railroad depot located within the town, under the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Opinion 93-13
… Duties (authority to charge-back to municipalities within county the cost of sheriff's road patrols); (providing sheriff's road patrols on a part-county basis) LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authority of county to charge-back to municipalities within county the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13II.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of statements comprised of both government-wide and fund financial statements and notes to the financial … units. In addition, information is provided for each major fund of the governmental and proprietary fund types and fiduciary funds. Required supplementary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… Construction in progress: It is the responsibility of OGS to provide OSC with data related to the recording of … in progress. This information is collected from OGS Design and Construction, State University Construction … cost of the new capital project). The cost of relocating a facility including the cost of relocating personnel. The cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… Medicare, or take actions to help (or encourage) them to apply and enroll in Medicare. As a result, we identified … Medicaid recipients with ESRD and helped guide them on how to apply for and enroll in Medicare. In response to our … age 65 who meet ESRD Medicare eligibility requirements who do not apply for Medicare. We requested that SSA issue a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988
… No. 1988.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … York, OMH, and Council 82 AFSCME AFL-CIO (C82) allow OMH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … of the pilot program in one of the following titles must be paid at a rate of 2.5 times their regular rate of pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1988-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2322
… increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, Facility Security Pay, Hazardous Duty Pay, Expanded Duty Pay, … Westchester, Orange, Dutchess or Putnam, and increases to Facility Security Pay, Hazardous Duty Pay, Expanded Duty Pay, … The increases to Location Pay, Location Mid-Hudson pay, Facility Security Pay, Hazardous Duty pay, Expanded Duty Pay, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facilityTown of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… (Superintendent) properly safeguard and account for fuel inventory? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – September 24, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A town may maintain fuel tanks for fueling town equipment and vehicles and may … agree to authorize other municipal entities to purchase fuel from the town. A superintendent is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64) DOH completed 94% of RAM facility and radiation equipment facility inspections on … for each of the three years. Office of General Services (OGS): Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) … the period March 11, 2013 through Dec. 6, 2019 found OGS had taken steps to meet the requirements of EO 95; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… a refund check was deposited via Refund of Appropriation (ROA) OR the corresponding chartstring where expenditures have … through the normal draw process). The voucher ID of the ROA or the journal ID that was used to deposit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryTown of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… process when conducting annual audits, such as the audit checklist provided by OSC, and maintain these checklists on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66DiNapoli Statement on NYC's 2025 Budget Modification
… the following statement today regarding New York City's 2025 budget modification. "New York City’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget modification raises current year … that were canceled last year and make up for cost overruns on cash and rental assistance, which continue to outpace the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-statement-nycs-2025-budget-modification