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Opinion 96-1
… -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … - need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack Park) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (necessity for … (need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack Park fire district) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1133
… To inform agencies of the content information for the 2011 Form 1042-S. Background According to the IRS Instructions for Form 1042-S, amounts subject to reporting on Form 1042-S are those that are paid to foreign persons … To inform agencies of the content information for the 2011 Form 1042S …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1133-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-us-source-income-subject-withholdingOpinion 88-12
… agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Refuse and Garbage (joint refuse collection services) -- Competitive Bidding … a cooperative or contract basis, or for the provision of a joint service. A "joint service" is defined to mean the joint … for making contributions for retirement, social security, health insurance, workers' compensation and other similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12Housing for Seniors
… Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners. Our audit covered the period from January … in the development and rehabilitation of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry … from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) properly monitored … recertification review performed at each Program, some of which were prior to April 2017. In addition, we included … recovery programs. OASAS’ mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive system of addiction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… improve internal controls over Future Farmers of America (FFA) cash receipts and disbursements. District officials did not perform an annual audit of FFA records during the audit period. In addition, collections … 15 out of 78 check disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA advisors used debit cards to make purchases totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… of time. Any new construction or alteration of an existing station after October 1991 was also subject to this … to MTA subway stations that were also inaccessible. PATH station platforms have raised rubber platform edges to alert … Bus Terminal (PABT) and the George Washington Bridge Bus Station (GWBBS) that could impede access to these terminals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects … To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-139
… Pay will be paid using the following effective date and check date: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type 2025 Effective Dates Check Dates Administration 1 Lag 03/27/2025 04/23/2025 … in Bargaining Unit 67 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence on or after the applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-139-april-2025-increases-location-pay-eligible-employeesAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction … To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office released a … required to file an annual financial report (AFR) with the State Comptroller’s office 60 to 120 days after the close of … mismanagement.” For fiscal year 2023, 246 (46%) of the state’s 532 villages filed their AFR with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has designed and … decisions. This technology can be used in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to … a candidate’s behaviors and mannerisms. While the use of these tools can benefit companies by saving time and money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… properly. Check your DOL Employer Account Balance and then calculate the balance yourself: Take the account balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-431
… dated 7/28/11. Background The rate increases and Lump Sum Payment are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s … Carmelo Batista, Jr. Eligibility Criteria for Lump Sum Payment A onetime $1,000 pensionable lump sum payment shall be made to employees who meet one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-431-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment-supervisorOpinion 98-2
Whether a fire district may pay for dinner expenses for fire commissioners under certain circumstances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with discharge limitations. IWS personnel do not measure or verify the amount of liquid and/or slush waste trucked in for treatment and disposal; … dollar limits for individual purchases, set daily limits or block certain types of vendors as required by the policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2006-3
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Franchise Fees (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) REAL PROPERTY -- Franchise (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … district may be extended prior to December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the … Whether the consolidated district may be extended prior to December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54CUNY Bulletin No. CU-759
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and … earnings. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of Steamfitter and Steamfitter’s Helper. … has been entered and filed on December 2, 2022 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the Steamfitters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-759-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-steamfitter-and