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Opinion 88-58
… for fund established for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Garage (referendum requirement) … highway superintendent to erect a building for the housing and storage of machinery, tools, implements and equipment owned by the town, but that the total cost, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… any errors or other exceptions with the calculation of wages and salaries for employees. Mount Pleasant Blythedale … future tax levy increases. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Overpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on April 20, 2012, examined whether inappropriate Medicaid … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on actions planned to address the unresolved issue discussed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project is group of activities that has a start and end date … or covers a period of time (e.g., grant period) designed to produce a unique product, service or result. In the SFS, a project is used to collect and track costs related to those … Project is group of activities that has a start and end date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologySafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… Safety at Stations (Report 2016-S-91 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … a single rapid transit line, which runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2022 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13City of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2020. Background Chapter 332 … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New … Created by the government public authorities are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not always contain work-in-progress status and an activity history was not retained for each property. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities … a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some cases, taxes. Public authorities are generally … however, in some cases, governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… substance use disorders. Beginning on October 1, 2015, adult Medicaid recipients with significant behavioral health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – August 7, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2017. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1811 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up) (2014-F-1) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Iden
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14f1-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1526
… in the payroll system to eliminate the use of social security number as the main employee identifier. The NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1526-use-new-york-state-employee-id-new-york-state-payroll-systemNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… Republican tax bill moving forward in Congress remains a bad deal for New York. "The cap on state and local tax deductions … the Social Services Block Grant, federal highway aid for emergencies and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. … Republican tax bill moving forward in Congress remains a bad deal for New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reform-0Special Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… accidental death benefit is a pension equal to your salary reduced by: The accidental death benefit without … payable. For payments made before January 1, 2001, the salary used to compute the special accidental death benefit … of death. If 12 months of service were not completed, the salary was the amount that would have been earned during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefit