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DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New … associated with county IDAs, with 2,713 (61 percent) of all active projects. City IDAs accounted for 932 projects in … accounted for 1,187 projects, or 26 percent of all projects, in 2015. It has continued to be the most common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) made errors and overrode … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found NYPA overstated the number of jobs retained under the ReCharge NY program by … higher scores,” DiNapoli said. “NYPA also needs to hold all customers to the same rules when verifying job promises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOpinion 98 - 22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … provides that the village board of trustees may "take all measures and do all acts, by local law, not inconsistent with the provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Contribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… Contribution rates are issued by system and broken down by tier and retirement plan: Employer Contribution Rates for ERS Retirement Plans Employer Contribution Rates for PFRS Retirement Plans One of NYSLRS’ funding … Contribution rates used to calculate annual employer contributions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Louisville , Town of Princetown and the Town of Virgil . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … an annual audit of the clerk’s records and reports. In addition, the duties related to billings, collections and … board with an abstract listing each sequentially numbered claim, documenting the vendor or claim amount. Town of Galen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … contracts’ MWBE goals. However, the WBE subcontracted out all its approved services to a non-MWBE independent … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water to ensure that … Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Analysis Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water Systems identify any vulnerabilities that could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-771
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-771-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The RCM requires special education providers to use fair and reasonable allocation methods, and to maintain … insufficiently documented; $4,446 in donations; $1,938 for food and entertainment; $762 in gifts; and $612 in other … its rate-based preschool special education programs were fair and reasonable. We comprehensively tested three of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and State Education Department (SED) are following the State’s public health procedures to ensure … To determine if the Department of Health DOH and State Education Department SED are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsLanguage Access Services
… and provide equal access to government programs and services, Executive Order 26, issued on October 6, 2011, … Executive State agencies that provide direct public services to translate vital documents into the six most … based on U.S. Census data and to provide interpretation services. Executive Order 26.1, issued on March 23, 2021, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program … median family income. In New York City, this includes all of HUD’s NY Metro Fair Market Rent Area, which … in FY 2025 and $605.7 million in FY 2026 for HCV, all allocated to HPD and fringe benefits. This includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached … to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity in their considerations when seeking diverse board … Pacific, a California-based homebuilder, is believed to be the first U.S. corporation to include these provisions in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central Square Central School District , … out of 1,394 claims totaling approximately $26.3 million. All payments tested were accurate, supporting invoices … staff does not maintain a comprehensive inventory of all software that the district owns and for which it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsGermantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… to audit and approve claims. A proper claims audit ensures all claims are subjected to an independent, thorough and … were responsible for examining and allowing or rejecting all accounts, charges, claims or demands against the … Audit Summary The claims auditors did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. Of the 1,467 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Town of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… the Audit Area Town officials are responsible for distributing FFI tax proceeds in accordance with New York … should be distributed to fire departments and companies for the use and benefits of the membership. Furthermore, in … with the statute, relevant case law, and are accounted for and documented. In the Town, the Arkport Joint Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Steuben County – Financial Management (2025M-127)
… The County’s two main operating funds are the general and road funds, for which 2025 appropriations totaled $213.7 … respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the general and road funds had unrestricted fund balances that totaled $118.9 million. The general and road funds are primarily funded by sales tax (general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/31/steuben-county-financial-management-2025m-127State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Albany … policy. As a result, officials and staff did not ensure all collections were accounted for or deposited in a timely … District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) Although all claims were appropriate, audited and approved before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits