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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened … its longtroubled Unemployment Insurance UI system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli Releases Report on FY 2027 Proposed Executive Budget
… the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is … faster than expected revenues, creating cumulative outyear budget gaps estimated by the Division of Budget (DOB) to … the proposed State Fiscal Year SFY 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-releases-report-fy-2027-proposed-executive-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… terrorist attacks took the lives of more than 2,750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. New York and the … terrorist attacks took the lives of more than 2750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11 2001 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911Opinion 88-23
… -- Construction Contracts (village trustee an employee, officer and stockholder of construction company) -- … 2(a); VILLAGE LAW, §5-524(2): A village trustee who is an officer, employee and stockholder of a construction … than 5% of the outstanding stock and (b) as employee and officer of the corporation, his or her duties do not involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Opinion 90-18
… requirements of General Municipal Law, §§103, 103-a, 103-b and 103-c. County Law, §408-a provides that every officer, … an expenditure of more than seven thousand dollars and all purchase contracts involving an expenditure of more … held to apply to contracts for the acquisition of goods and commodities (see, e.g., Exley v Village of Endicott , 74 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Opinion 2006-4
… provisions of General Municipal Law §10(1)(h) that limit to ninety days the term of an “eligible letter of credit” … for local government deposits and investments do not apply to an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a qualifying federal home loan bank. This is in response to your inquiry regarding the use of a letter of credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Opinion 89-41
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program); (referendum requirement); (necessity of public hearing) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (establishment of); (referendum requirement); … LAW, §179: A mandatory referendum to establish a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 95-32
… by this Office pursuant to chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992. Chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992 enacted a new section 10 and amended section 11 of the … Law, §10[3][a]). Section 44 of chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992 requires the State Comptroller to provide model security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Opinion 95-18
… cemetery) VILLAGE LAW, §§15-1502, 15-1506; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(e)(3): A village may, by local law, … to the provisions of article 15, however, the village's home rule powers must be considered. Every local government, … to: (1) its property, affairs or government (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i]); and (2) certain specific subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18DiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… readily access information about state contracts. During Sunshine Week we emphasize the importance of open government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksVendRep System Contract Search
… active contracts that were approved by the Comptroller’s Office prior to April 2012. In addition, contracts submitted … and view all approved contracts by the State Comptroller’s Office and all non-approved or in-progress contracts for … to those Departments which submitted contracts to the Office of the State Comptroller for approval. Searching with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-contract-searchNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s improved … it opens the possibility that the MTA has the resources to further delay fare hikes until ridership, and the revenue … released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District and the Claryville Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … hours were overstated and 17.25 hours were understated. In addition, library officials did not use competitive … bank statements, cancelled check images or invoices. In addition, the board does not require the treasurer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… non-cash assistance to eligible single adults, childless couples, persons who have exceeded the 60-month limit on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… purchase DOCCS-approved music, videos, e-books, and other media; and communicate with family and friends using a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… To determine the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the six recommendations included in our initial … people with mental illness get care to prevent or mitigate harm to themselves or others in the community continues to be … made aware of them. AOT orders generally cover up to 1 year. Prior to an order’s expiration, LGUs must review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. … 2023 and existing employees with a change to their Request Direct Deposit record are affected . Background Form AC 2772, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. … 2023 and existing employees with a change to their Request Direct Deposit record are affected . Background Form AC 2772, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryMember Contributions
… the remainder of State Fiscal Year 6/1/23–3/31/24. March 2024: When NYSLRS released contribution rates for the next … the Election to Make Voluntary Contributions (RS5379) form . File the election form with their payroll office. Your payroll office must: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributions