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Lease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfTown of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations and the use of the wind power revenues for the period January 1, 2012, to February 28, 2013. Background The Town of Ellenburg is … The Clerk did not establish adequate controls over her financial activities and the Board did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… today released an independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that … that DiNapoli’s office “maintains a very high level of ethical, professional and conflict of interest standards.” … today released an independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingTraining Resources for State Agencies and Employees
… View training materials and ondemand videos for classes presented by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/trainingNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… He will be missed. He was a powerful voice for western New York and championed important safety initiatives such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… totaling $2 million that included vehicle and equipment parts and solvents, reimbursements to officials and employees … approved 47 disbursements totaling $9,769 for vehicle parts that were not compatible with any Town vehicles or … disbursements totaling $23,817 for solvents. Some of the parts are only compatible with snowmobiles, all-terrain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours … recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsSyracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… by a special act of the New York State Legislature in 1979 for the benefit of the City of Syracuse and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine purchases from selected vendors for the period July 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, and the student enrollment and billing processes for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22-update.pdfHow To Submit a .txt file to NYSLRS using the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface
This job aid shows you (a participating organization) how to use the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface in order to properly submit your pipe-delimited .txt files to NYSLRS for processing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/third-party-organizations/pdf/vcdp-submit-setup-file.pdfAccrued Payments and Leave Credits Page How-To Guide for Local Enhanced Reporting
This guide shows you how to use the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online to complete and submit final payment and service information when your employees retire.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/aplc-local-enhanced.pdfAccrued Payments and Leave Credits Page How-To Guide for Local Legacy Reporting
This guide shows you how to use the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online to complete and submit final payment and service information when your employees retire.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/aplc-local-legacy.pdfAccrued Payments and Leave Credits Page How-To Guide for State Reporting
This guide shows you how to use the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online to complete and submit final payment and service information when your employees retire.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/aplc-state.pdfSummary Page How-To Guide
This guide shows you (as an employer reporting contact) how to report non-overtime and overtime earnings on the Summary Page in Retirement Online using either Manual Reporting or a File Upload.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/summary-page-how-to-guide.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
As 2020 began, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was already facing challenges in balancing its budget, along with missed capital commitment goals, capital funding risks and escalating debt service costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-debt-rpt-1-2022.pdfDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… with operational needs by proper scheduling and other arrangements. Three agencies that manage institutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio discussed the report during a tour of Maven, a … more New Yorkers to the opportunities in tech," said de Blasio. "Today's jobs report demonstrates just how … to fully recover from the 2008 financial crisis. Mayor de Blasio recently launched New York Works, a jobs plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… before the pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My office is … Food costs in the New York City metropolitan area rose by 56.2% between 2012-13 and 2022-23, more than the 46.4% … income on food in 2022-23, the share varied significantly by income bracket in the Northeast region. New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenOpinion 92-11
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Self-Insurance (transfer from insurance reserve to reserve for property loss and liability claims) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … Whether a union free school district which maintains an insurance reserve pursuant to General Municipal Law 6n may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11