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DiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… state to be $68.2 billion and an additional $68.3 billion for local governments outside of New York City that have … public employee retires, the individual is often eligible for benefits including a pension and health insurance. While … Current estimates project at least 6 percent annual increases for health insurance premiums – which means OPEB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careUpdate Vendor Information and Access
… to do so online 24/7 through the Vendor Self-Service Portal or manually by mailing in forms AC-3326-S or … or Update Locations We added a new feature in the Vendor Portal in SFS to make it easier for you to specify how you … your vendor locations through the Vendor Self-Service Portal, which is a portion of your vendor record that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessOpinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of … fire insurance tax moneys "except as otherwise provided in any special law". Sections 9104 and 9105 provide that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… interest existed. Auditors found no competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The district has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. City of Glen Cove Industrial Development … in the accounting records. She also recorded one deposit for $25,000 twice. Auditors also found the required 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… (HOME) to ensure they meet requirements, and whether HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner … from April 2017 through June 2022. About the Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to … and increase homeownership throughout the State. HCR is comprised of several different offices and agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… a new prior year NYSTRS arrears deduction code, reporting for the new code and provide instructions to enter employee … code. Currently, NYSTRS bills agencies via monthly bill for prior year service credit due. This new, bi-weekly report … of prior year arrears deductions will facilitate a means for NYSTRS to reconcile the prior year arrears deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Oversight (Tioga County) The board did not adequately plan for long-term capital and financial needs totaling $5.6 … board also did not receive accurate monthly cash balances for the audit period and did not identify the discrepancies … Auditing (Onondaga County) While the claims reviewed were for appropriate village expenditures, the board did not audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-666
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the 2020 CUNY Charitable Campaign Deduction Code 897 . … by this bulletin. Effective Date(s) Payroll deductions for the 2020 CUNY Charitable Campaign will begin in paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-666-2020-cuny-charitable-campaignShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… as well." Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund said, "I am … Government Pension Fund Global announce their support for the proposal. May 25: ExxonMobil annual shareholders meeting in Dallas, Texas. Support for Proxy Access DiNapoli and the Common Retirement Fund are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeTown of Oxford – Financial Condition (2024M-135)
… accumulated over time. The Board is responsible for managing and controlling the Town’s financial affairs, … chief fiscal officer and budget officer. He is responsible for providing the Board with financial reports. The Town’s … AFRs in a timely manner, which OSC would have analyzed for possible fiscal stress. Using our recalculated results of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/25/town-oxford-financial-condition-2024m-135Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… Essex County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors (Board) properly approve and monitor projects … development agencies (IDAs) are established by special act of the State Legislature to advance the job opportunities, … economic welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York State. IDAs provide financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-229
… of a structure change in dues and agency shop fees from salary based to flat rate. Affected Employees Employees in … implement a structure change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in Bargaining Unit F8. OSC will identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-229-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-and-agencyMiddletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hardenburgh in Delaware County and the Town of Middletown in Ulster County. The District, which is governed by a … well as a village, another town and another fire district in Delaware County. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mCherry Valley-Springfield Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-175)
… meals offered to students were nutritious and prepared in the most economical and productive manner for the period … Valley-Springfield Central School District is located in the Towns of Cherry Valley, Middlefield, Roseboom and Springfield in Otsego County and the town of Minden in Montgomery County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/cherry-valley-springfield-central-school-district-school-lunch-operationsScarsdale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-252)
… The Scarsdale Union Free School District is located in the Town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. The District, which operates seven … $148 million. Key Finding Our audit disclosed areas in need of improvement concerning IT controls. Because of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-252Lyons Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2015M-337)
… Background The Lyons Central School District is located in the Towns of Lyons, Arcadia, Galen, Rose and Sodus in Wayne County, the Town of Junius in Seneca County and the Town of Phelps in Ontario County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/lyons-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2015m-337Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … 1, 2012 through February 18, 2014. Background The District is located in the Towns of Binghamton, Conklin, Kirkwood, Vestal and Windsor in Broome County and is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-136Town of Esperance – Fund Balance (2016M-405)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s … includes the Village of Esperance within its boundaries, is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 2,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-esperance-fund-balance-2016m-405Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-281)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that improperly restricted funds are properly reclassified as unrestricted fund balance. … taxpayers. … Bemus Point Central School District Reserve Funds 2014M281 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/bemus-point-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-281Mechanicville Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … 31, 2015. Background The Mechancville Housing Authority is located in the City of Mechanicville, Saratoga County. The … approximately $2.2 million. Key Findings Not all employees who collect rent have unique user names and passwords in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/15/mechanicville-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-246