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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The financial landscape for many local governments has improved with the infusion of … their financial outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores evaluated local governments … List Complete List of Fiscal Stress Scores Data Files FSMS Search Tool Tool Track state and local government spending at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesOpinion 2009-1
… as appointed treasurer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800(3), 801, 806; TOWN LAW §§ 174, 175: There is no statutory … Law § 806 (2), and that copies of General Municipal Law §§ 800 through 809 are posted in each public building under its … provisions of article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§ 800 et seq .), which prohibit municipal officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… if the Board ensured financial transactions were accounted for timely and accurately and leave accrual balances were … disbursements. The Comptroller did not properly account for Town operations timely or accurately. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69State Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall … pm on 03/09/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 12/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 12/31/2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall … pm on 03/09/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 08/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 08/31/2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.2
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall … pm on 03/09/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 11/30/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 11/30/2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20212-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 88-36
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY SHERIFF -- Liability (loss of funds) INSURANCE -- Liability Insurance (authority of county to purchase on behalf of sheriff) COUNTY LAW, §650: A … liability for non-intentional acts or omissions of deputy sheriffs and other employees of sheriff's department. NEW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… P. DiNapoli. When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about their school … need this information to make informed decisions on how they will vote on school budgets. District officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkGenesee County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-34)
… 19, 2017. Background The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, improvement of … Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District Cash Receipts and Disbursements 2017M34 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/04/07/genesee-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… A 50-year-old Georgia woman, Sandra Smith, was sentenced to over a year in federal prison … At the time of Minnie Smith’s death in September 2006, Sandra Smith was her caretaker and handled her finances. As … Minnie Smith’s bank account. After her mother-in-law died, Sandra Smith kept the bank account open while the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Help States and Localities Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… noted: Several municipalities were routinely transferring money into the water fund from other funds, which continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… County Texas on one count of theft. Gibson’s anticipated arraignment will be on August 7 before Judge Austin Reve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDivision of Diversity Management
… The Division of Diversity Management supports the Comptroller’s commitment to providing … a complaint internally with the Division of Diversity Management or with a government agency or in court under … laws. Nancy R. Hernandez Deputy Comptroller, Diversity Management [email protected] Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… to manage spending, including authority to make broad reductions in most local assistance spending as needed to … do not. Given the extraordinary flexibility for spending reductions, the state Division of the Budget should go beyond … stakeholder input on any budget actions should occur. The final budget also included an additional $21.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest crisis in its long history, with few viable options without federal funding to avoid cuts in service and staff, additional fare hikes and long-lasting … The COVID-19 pandemic struck when the MTA was already in difficult financial straits, with budget gaps it had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… the Audit Area Culvert pipes are used to help aid in the proper movement of water and materials under roadways, driveways and other structures. In the Town, property owners may submit an application to the … and installation fees totaling $22,800. The Superintendent in office during the audit fieldwork was appointed on August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… for people with disabilities. The New York Employment Service System (NYESS), which is administered by the Office … system. NYESS benefits include centralizing employment service/support information, improving coordination of … are responsible for licensing or contracting with providers for employment-related supports and services. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-follow