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Thanksgiving 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 not as fortunate. … that serves the people of this great state. We live in a state and country with bountiful opportunities, and … on the many wonderful people and amazing possibilities in your own life. I wish you and your family safe travels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/thanksgiving-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliTax Check-off Funds
… – Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax check-off monies are deposited and requires … Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax checkoff monies are deposited and requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-fundsStandardizing Overtime Reporting
… Signed into law on October 23, 2017 as Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2017 – A.8092 (Abbate) / S.5256-A (Golden) – Standardizes … which the overtime limit is calculated for certain members of the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirements … which the overtime limit is calculated for certain members of the New York State and Local Employees Retirements System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/standardizing-overtime-reportingOpinion 90-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … pursuant to Public Officers Law 18 a city may indemnify the members of an industrial development agency IDA established for the benefit of the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Corporate Governance
… sustainable financial performance. The Fund uses a range of tools, including direct engagement, letter writing, … to advance priority issue areas, guided by the principles of transparency, accountability, and long-term value … Inclusion A diverse and inclusive workforce is a hallmark of companies with sustainable long-term strategies. Companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceRisk Management Planning Group
… no evidence that it established procedures to effectively guard against the increased risk that RMPG may not fairly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupOpinion 98-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … referendum when selling) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (by town of historic building) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for in … Whether the sale of an historic building pursuant to General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Further, NYESS data was not effectively monitored or verified to ensure its completeness, accuracy, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followXII.9.C Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Check – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies for when vendor, employee … commonly referred to as “A” checks) are returned and/or need to be reissued. These checks can be easily identified by … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9c-reissuing-or-cancelling-vendor-employee-expense-or-ssissp-checkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1661
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals Affected … dated August 8, 2018 (Administration/SUNY) Background In accordance with the Division of the Budget Policy and … 2018 to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each agency. This report is now available. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1661-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up) (2022-F-17)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f17.pdfOpinion 93-19
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … other filing fees. This is consistent with the practice in Family Court, which has concurrent jurisdiction over … others charge no fee, either analogizing such requests to Family Court practice, where no fees are charged in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,677 contracts for state agencies … In October the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1677 contracts for state agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned … from getting critical services cannot be tolerated in our special education. My office will continue to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. As a result, … Ensure that formal written policies and procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Perform, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… “Deborah Brink and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s mother’s death to line their own pockets,” … Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree and is due back in court for arraignment on Jan. 28. The charges filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … $44.9 million with Patroon Creek 500 LLC for lease space in Albany County. $1.1 million with New York State Industries … Saint Joseph for the purchase of a conservation easement in Suffolk County. $1.8 million with Friendly Ford Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberFare Evasion (Follow-Up) (2022-F-23) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Fare Evasion (2019-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f23-response.pdfFare Evasion (Follow-Up) (2022-F-23)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Fare Evasion (2019-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f23.pdfNew Official Guide
New York Office of the State Comptroller, New Official Quick Start Guide, Division of Local Government and School Accountability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/pdf/new-official-guide-2023.pdf