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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Taxation and Finance (Tax and Finance): New York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up) (2020-F-7) A report issued in … its methods for verifying eligibility for the youth jobs program, and that Tax and Finance could better ensure … shelter and a community center. One is a now a military museum. Auditors also found lead hazard awareness training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… Agencies must login to the NYSTRS Employer Secure Area and download their Monthly Bill Detail. (Main Menu > Billing > … All. Determine if the employee already has a deduction record for the specific NYSTRS deduction by scrolling through the deduction codes using the scroll bar. If a record with the same NYSTRS deduction code exists, select the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachersDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts Strong 11.94% Annual Return, Closes at Record High of $295.4 Billion
… of 11.94% for the state fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, closing at a record-high estimated value of $295.4 … billion — the highest fiscal year-end value in the Fund’s history. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund … experts for strengthening the Fund’s long-term fiscal health. While annual returns can fluctuate with market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-strong-11-point-94-percent-annual-return-closes-at-record-high-295-point-4-billionHoward Public Library – Board Oversight (2026M-3)
… for eight fiscal years (2017 through 2024), as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2026/04/24/howard-public-library-board-oversight-2026m-3Opinion 88-53
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … for sick leave, or accumulated vacation credit, or any form of termination pay : provided, however, if the … hundred seventy three." [Emphasis added] Two recent court decisions interpreting this provision are relevant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 3.9% Chemung 25,984 862 3.4% Chenango 14,292 446 3.2% Clinton 20,256 766 3.9% Columbia 14,745 673 4.8% Cortland … 5.4% Warren 15,373 631 4.3% Washington 16,861 702 4.3% Wayne 21,699 884 4.2% Westchester 215,464 11,756 5.8% Wyoming … 710 3.0% Chemung 13,849 930 7.2% Chenango 6,043 187 3.2% Clinton 10,755 548 5.4% Columbia 5,887 593 11.2% Cortland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020DiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… as part of her plea agreement. To read the report , go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2016/bradford.htm . … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that provides the vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience. While there is no … a clause, providing a vendor with the unilateral right to terminate a contract can create a situation in which all … had not anticipated. Since both parties may mutually agree to terminate the relationship at any time, the vendor should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State which vests in the Governor primary authority and responsibility for … The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the State … This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscXII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers to replenish a Business Unit’s advance account. Process and Transaction Preparation: Create a … and Submittal of this Chapter for instructions on how to submit a regular voucher. Business Units must use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District , Corinth Central School District , Millbrook Central School District and the … completed audits of the CheektowagaMaryvale Union Free School District Corinth Central School District Millbrook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNYSLRS Fact Sheet
… System (PFRS) Member Information (as of March 31, 2025) Overall membership in NYSLRS: 1,264,732 735,943 members … 481,747 retirees 47,042 beneficiaries ERS (as of March 31, 2025) Average pension for all ERS retirees and beneficiaries: … April 1, 2012 (66.3% of members) PFRS (as of March 31, 2025) Average pension for all PFRS retirees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/nyslrs-fact-sheetDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… to rely on ample rainy day funds to offset the low growth in revenue, but others must examine their budgets to determine where they can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentGates Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-10-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Gates Fire District’s (District) progress, as … future operating and capital needs. The Board’s ability to assess the effect of current operations on long-term … plan or an adequate capital plan. Officials were unable to formally evaluate the $1.9 million reserve balance as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/gates-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-10-fDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… of the state, the continued rise in the price of goods and services has increased the cost of doing business for … are based on estimates by the Department of Taxation and Finance. The distributions in the third month of each … July. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Track state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… breakdown) Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, it is important that local … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted … the first to reflect the sales tax impact of the gas tax holiday on a county-by-county basis. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… even with many counties participating in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “With consumer spending softening in … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted … and should reflect the sales tax impact of the gas tax holiday on a county-by-county basis. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.56 percent for 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … and the fiscal uncertainties municipalities are facing add to the challenge of adhering to the tax cap,” DiNapoli said. “At the same time the levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percent