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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the jury verdict of the former City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel … in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of $365,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the … or violate the public trust have no place in the state of New York, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… 13, 2020. About the Program The Department is responsible for providing safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, … units, the Intersection Control Unit (ICU), responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections … (MUTCD) contains standards and recommended guidance for traffic control devices, including the need for studies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsOpinion 94-22
… of) -- District Management Association (contract for services with) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Custody of (turning over to not-for-profit association) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§980-j, … as fair and adequate consideration pursuant to a contract for services with the district, subject to audit of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… former supervisor was inappropriately reimbursed $1,526 for expenditures on the town’s credit card and did not … In January 2024, the former supervisor was arrested for stealing town funds and pleaded guilty to grand larceny … superintendent did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement as required. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLabor Investigations in New York City
… is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityDiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… number of filers is at pre-pandemic levels, a greater share are non-residents, paying state taxes only on income … are concerning for the long-term prospects of state revenue. PIT is the largest state tax revenue, accounting for more than $60 billion in 2021, and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… Overtime Earnings Automatic Capping Feature in Retirement Online Retirement Online automatically tracks year-to-date totals for overtime … of calendar year 2026. Reporting PFRS Members Retirement Online calculates a PFRS member’s overtime limit based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in New York State funds to expand OER initiatives as part of an effort to create OER to reduce textbook costs. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… Bulletin 1837.3. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with payroll processing instructions related to the COVID-19 health crisis and to introduce new Action Reason Codes to place an employee on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveTown of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… 31, 2017. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County. The Town is governed by an elected … were overcharged by $724. A former employee who retired in 2017 received, used and was paid for leave time to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Marathon Central School District serves seven towns in … Adopt a fund balance policy that includes a plan for using the excess accumulated fund balance in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board and District officials effectively managed the financial condition. District officials applied for all … 2016-17 budgets overestimated appropriations by an average of 9 percent over these years and did not include more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… and reported and collections were adequately safeguarded for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background … of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing in the Village and the Towns of … Central School District representative is responsible for the overall financial management and safeguarding of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… (PPSI); disbursements; and the Board’s annual audit, for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $1.24 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which serves approximately 10,650 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… could not support they properly sought competition for purchases totaling $7.9 million: Subject to competitive … did not complete a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for the District’s land purchase inclusive of State … Officials could not provide written justification for selecting the parcel that was purchased or an analysis or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76City of Mount Vernon – Payroll (2014M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if City officials provided sufficient oversight of employee time and attendance and leave accruals for the … related to payroll. The payroll administrator and payroll clerk, with no independent review, created computerized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/13/city-mount-vernon-payroll-2014m-347Town of Stockport – Disbursements (2013M-216)
… 22, 2013. Background The Town of Stockport is located in Columbia County and has a population of 2,815. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/27/town-stockport-disbursements-2013m-216Village of Sleepy Hollow – Parking Ticket Collections (2016M-408)
… and procedures over cash receipts from parking violations for the period June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background … seven-member Board of Trustees, which is responsible for overseeing financial activities, including those of the … approximately $255,690 in fines, penalties and fees for parking violations. Key Findings Village officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-sleepy-hollow-parking-ticket-collections-2016m-408