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Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the … certifications include 31 students who received awards but did not meet the requirements for full-time status, 23 students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… about 200,000 customers on weekdays. The LIRR has 700 miles of track, stretching from Montauk on Long Island to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… 12, 2017. Background The Town of Canandaigua is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately … source from 2014 through 2016, the more than $1 million in total appropriated fund balance went unused. The Board did … flow analysis. While certain water operations are tracked in the Town’s accounting software, separate fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Thanksgiving Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating all of the blessings in our lives and to remember those who are … express my deep gratitude to my colleagues at the Office of the State Comptroller and the dedicated public workforce that serves the people of this great state. We live in a state and country with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/thanksgiving-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… from the refunding bond closings of Yankee Stadium LLC and Queens Ballpark Co. LLC (Citi Field). Total IDA expenses in … Western New York IDAs reported 18 such projects and Southern Tier IDAs reported 14. Legislation enacted in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… is initiated, the boards of the affected towns must hold a joint public hearing within 20 to 40 days after the notice is … and the current justice court structure continues. Joint Resolution If each of the town boards approves the resolution or petition, the boards must prepare a joint resolution that: Abolishes the office of one justice in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1132
… 2011 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Reissue functionality in PayServ, and to provide instructions for reissuing the … 2011 Form W2 Wage and Tax Statement Reissue functionality in PayServ and to provide instructions for reissuing t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1132-automated-process-reissued-2011-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementOpinion 92-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … E911 system); (implementation of E911 system on a part-county basis) COUNTY LAW, §300 et seq .: A county is not … application and shall be imposed throughout the entire municipality to the greatest extent possible in conformance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. … Tax Law provides a partial exemption from school taxes for most owner-occupied, primary residences. Property owners are eligible for one exemption for a primary residence only. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Tuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… Purpose To determine whether Fordham University complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … University founded in 1841, operates four campuses in New York State: Rose Hill in the Bronx; Lincoln Center in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded … to our partnership with Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, we … Thomas P DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 2349
… 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2349-april-2025-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-salary-increaseMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for free vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children Program. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to May 31, 2017. Background The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC Program) is a federally funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesOpinion 2002-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Service Award … age, subject to the 40 year maximum provided for in article 11-A of the General Municipal Law. To implement … his or her service award upon reaching entitlement age in order to continue to earn credit after entitlement age. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2XIII.3 Record Retention – Travel and Expense – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… to OSC or schedule time for an on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must be readily available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii3-record-retention-travel-and-expenseDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… furnishings reached an all-time high in the New York City metro area, which includes the city as well as Nassau, … housing costs, only trailing the San Francisco and Seattle metro areas, reflecting 40% of their total household … payments. In June 2021, 26% of rental households in the metro area were behind on rent, greater than almost 15% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1332
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … 600 or 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in a traineeship (Grade 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) Employees with a Pay Basis Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1332-april-2014-management-and-confidential-mc-salary-increase-amended-22715Other Bulletin No. 7
… Data record using the Action/Reason code of PAY/SAC (Pay Rate Change/Mass Salary Increase) with an effective date of … Leave action using the Action/Reason code of PAY/CSL (Pay Rate Change/Correct Salary) for Annual employees or PAY/CRT (Pay Rate Change/ Change Rate) for Hourly employees and the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-7-april-1-2008-3-general-salary-increase-suny-constructionDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was … said. “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” James said, “I commend our State Police members and partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… did not create a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of County funds … investment practices. County officials generally agreed with our recommendations, and their response is included in … Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Legislature to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5