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Opinion 88-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … Services (town board member employed by engineering firm) -- Interest in Contract (town board member employed by … arising after execution of contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), 802(1)(b): A town board member acquires an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… State Park in Albany County. State University Construction Fund $11.9 million with Mengler Mechanical Inc. for HVAC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and Local Retirement System State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli said
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna. $1.3 million to the Rochester Institute of Technology for working capital to … costs to expand its probiotics production facility in Rochester. Office of General Services $16.6 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneXII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. To the extent feasible, separation of … and expense reports to the Office of the State Comptroller for audit. To designate an individual other than the agency … Please see the Voucher Authorizers section below for additional information on this requirement. Process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processAuburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… one active bond and 15 active Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. AIDA also had approximately $1.3 … They also did not pursue recapture of sales and use taxes or termination of PILOTs and other financial assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalDiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $541M State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… of the Comptroller of the State of New York on March 18, 2025, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The … dated as of the date of delivery, expected to be March 26, 2025. The State of New York reserves its right to change, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-541m-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Contracts over $200,000 OGS contracts over $85,000 OGS Business Service Center Customer Agency transactions over … purchases of commodities or services from Small Business Concerns; purchases of Recycled or Remanufactured … or services from certified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs); or certified Service-Disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-376
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the July 2025 Increase to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for … and Location Mid-Hudson Pay will be paid with an effective date of 07/03/2025 in the Administration check date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-376-july-2025-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonShoreham-Wading River Central School District – Capital Assets (2025M-23)
… the District. Understanding the Audit Area A capital asset is generally defined as an asset that has a useful life of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/08/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-23DiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… benefit from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released … “Going forward, OGS should develop a written strategic plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help … marketing strategy to attract SDVOB applications, and coordinated with various state agencies and authorities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, … of Millport treasurer was appointed to her position in 2006. Haverley was suspended in November 2015 after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Department of Health (DOH): Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up) (2014-F-12) An … in questionable and improper Medicaid payments continue to be paid for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in … in licensing fees from 2005 to 2009. Further, RRG did not submit the correct amount of licensing fees on the revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… benefit,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money … employees worked solely for its related services program. When DiNapoli’s auditors asked Starting Point officials to … provide documentation explaining where staff worked and when. Starting Point’s financial mismanagement existed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… mothers came down from 2021 to 2022. DiNapoli’s report raises concerns that the historic unemployment gap between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsOpinion 92-6
… -- Powers and Duties (checking accuracy of invoices prior to approval by town officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … General Municipal Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment … and her status as a subordinate of the superintendent, we do not believe that the clerk's functions can be properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Cohocton , a budget review for the City of … DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … examined how municipalities complied with state laws when conveying parkland to a non-public entity or using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 … us. I also thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… in several programs that can directly impact New Yorkers’ lives, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … and Policy Officer (AMPO). When OTI replaced the AMPO, many of the previous administration’s goals for creating … development tools that can help educators improve their communication skills. Auditors found that the NYPD has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programs