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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… No. 1 , Niagara Falls Water Board and the City of Olean . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … authorization. District officials paid 16 employees $9,127 in holiday bonus pay to which they were not entitled and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 91-1
… of Endicott , 51 NY2d 426, 434 NYS2d 922; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-46, p 70; L 1953, ch 861; Memorandum to … Inc. v Carroll , 71 NY2d 126, 524 NYS2d 25; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-8, p 17). In this regard, we note that the … see Associated Builders v City of Rochester , 67 NY2d 854, 501 NYS2d 653; Grimm v City of Troy , 60 Misc 2d 579, 303 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Update Vendor Information and Access
… As a New York State vendor, you must ensure your business information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the … your company, allowing those users to access your vendor’s information. Add or Update Locations We added a new feature … which is a portion of your vendor record that contains information specifying how you want to do with business with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Frontier Central School District and the Utica City School District . “In an era of limited resources … in accordance with the district’s acceptable-use policy. Utica City School District – Financial Condition (Oneida … School District Frontier Central School District and the Utica City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingOvertime Limits for Tier 6
… Overview For members of Tier 6, the New York State Retirement and … from overtime pay above the limit. Overtime limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and … on the Consumer Price Index. Refer to the table below for your annual limit. Calendar Year Overtime Limit 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-6Overtime Limits for Tier 5
… Overview For members of Tier 5, the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law limits the … ERS Tier 5 Members Your overtime limit increases each calendar year by 3 percent. Refer to the table below for your … $28,741.55 2031 $27,904.42 2030 $27,091.67 2029 $26,302.59 2028 $25,536.50 2027 $24,792.71 2026 $24,070.60 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to … state budget makes important investments in education and health care including mental health care and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… OSC analysis Fourth Grade Learning Loss Among Demographic Groups in New York Focusing on scores in fourth grade math — … Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School … In March 2021, the federal government enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) and along with it the most significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella, and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie … DiNapoli. “Thanks to our partnership with Yates County District Attorney Casella and Sheriff Spike, Brown’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000XII.9.B Liens Against Payments Processed Using a Joint Custody Account – XII. Expenditures
… (OSC) Offset Unit is responsible for determining if a lien, offset, or payment assignment against each vendor exists. In the event that a lien, offset, or payment assignment does exist, OSC will … on that scheduled payment line was redirected due to a lien, offset, or payment assignment. All Business Units can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9b-liens-against-payments-processed-using-joint-custody-accountXI-A.6 Auto-Sourcing Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… the procurement process by systematically creating a purchase order (PO) from an approved contract release or purchase requisition. This section does not apply to Bulkload … a PO in an approved status. Sourcing POs from approved purchase requisitions that include only items contained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a6-auto-sourcing-purchase-ordersDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… tax-exempt and taxable New York State General Obligation bonds, totaling $635.9 million. The state expects to sell … refund a portion of certain outstanding General Obligation bonds to reduce the state’s debt service costs. The net … of the new money portion of the Series 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds will finance projects authorized by the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… health insurance coverage to about 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The … rates; $179,190 was paid in excess of maximum allowable dosage limits; and $143,299 in duplicate United payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment ( 2020-S-29 ). About the Program The MTA is … responsible for the maintenance of 396 pieces of on-rail equipment. Track has a maintenance shop at the Hillside … and repair services for its on-rail non-revenue service equipment. The Maintenance of Way Materials (MofW) unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/25/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipment-followInventory Controls
… access to the floor. We found over 924 lightly used or new devices (e.g., desktop and laptop computers) that were … with an estimated value between $530,000 and $660,000. New, unused, and lightly used equipment was, in the past, … to destroy all discarded equipment, even equipment in new or like-new condition. Further, we identified areas where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… as of February 2025, of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Water Supply … New Yorkers receive water from public water supply systems in New York State. The State Public Health Law (Law) requires … Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Analysis Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water Systems identify any vulnerabilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Early Refills of Prescription Drugs and Supplies
… To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on pharmacy claims for early refills of prescription drugs and … and Recovery Plans, and HIV-Special Needs Plans receive pharmacy benefits through NYRx, New York State Medicaid’s Pharmacy program. Through NYRx, DOH pays pharmacies directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/20/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-early-refills-prescription-drugs-and-suppliesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New … to help them identify employees who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query LQTAXNEWW4REQUIRED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employees