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Opinion 91-34
… for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services … in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 AD2d 1015, … statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 10 days as required by village law. The treasurer did not sign 69 of 179 checks reviewed, totaling $101,937; instead, … there being no authority in village law for them to sign checks. In addition, the board did not correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1677
… of the 2018 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) Background … The NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks) Control-D report, as described in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 … of the 2018 Year End processing schedule for AC230s Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1677-schedule-submitting-2018-year-end-returned-checksCUNY Bulletin No. CU-314
… dated November 21, 2007, and did not receive the benefit payment in October 2007: New York City Zip Codes Brooklyn … dated November 21, 2007, and did not receive the benefit payment in October 2007. Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated … receive more than one (1) Prepaid Legal Service Benefit payment per calendar year. Agency Actions Notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-314-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… New York’s program began in 1997 and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. DiNapoli’s office and the Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planForms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Forms and Samples Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution Form (RS2417-A) Use this form to establish a standard work day for your elected and appointed officials. Form includes instructions. Standard … Elected and Appointed Officials Get forms examples samples and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Lyons Central School District , Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union … whether existing balances are appropriate and necessary. Pearl River Union Free School District – Competitive … Central School District Lyons Central School District Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… Contribution Rate of Employer Contribution T6SNYB 0% 12% up to $16,500 15% over $16,500 T7SNYB 0% 11% for 7 years 13% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… http://www.osc.state.ny.us/legislation/2013-14/oscb35.htm The proposal is part of the Comptroller’s fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Fund … other economic and geopolitical issues causing uncertainty for investors that is likely to continue in the short term,” … historic value and rate of return in prior years Return for Third Quarter Return for 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… sources, including fund balance appropriation and sale of real property. Revenues for real estate transfer taxes, mortgage taxes and Court fees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Town of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … for its five major operating funds, combined, was in a $2.2 million deficit at the end of 2012. This resulted from … interfund loans at the end of 2012. Further, the sewer fund’s fund balance dropped from a surplus of $765,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… debt. One of the City’s collective bargaining agreements (CBA) is expired and the City faces potential significant … increased salary and wage costs in the event that the CBA is settled in 2020. The City’s proposed budget includes a … financial impact in the event that the City’s one expired CBA is settled in 2020. The City Council should be mindful of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… notify agencies of the 2019 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the … of AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2019, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checksDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… increases to 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, with some exceptions. From 2017 to 2019, property … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Prior to the implementation, providers reported Medicare payment information on separate claims to Medicaid. This … when providers misreported pertinent Medicare claim payment data. Nevertheless, providers can still report Medicare payment information directly to Medicaid instead of using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… that the Comptroller audit the expenditures for each market order. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, … to a contract with the New York Apple Association, Inc. (NYAA). Key Recommendations Follow up on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014