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Opinion 2005-4
… insurance reserve fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-m, 6-p; EDUCATION LAW §§1804(6)(c), 1951: A BOCES is … voter approval under section 1951, the BOCES calls a voter meeting and submits the proposition to the qualified voters … §1951[2][a]). Public notice of the time and place of the meeting must be provided once a week for the four weeks prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4The Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… whose employment recovery has been stalled by the hard-hit retail trade sector. However, the recovery of pandemic job … even before the pandemic. 21 The high demand also led to price increases across the supply chain system. Freight rates … are for 40-foot containers. Sources: The World Container Index Drewry Reports; OSC analysis Rates to ship freight to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityOpinion 93-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … although other statutes require a town board to submit a matter to referendum upon the filing of a petition (see, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… State agencies spent more than $316 million on overtime in the first six months of 2014, a jump of $22 million over the same period in 2013, New York State … announced today. State employees worked more than 7.8 million overtime hours , up 7.6 percent over the same period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… reached with casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., computer networking company VeriSign Inc., cruise … Caribbean Cruises Ltd., insurance company The Progressive Corp. and cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty Inc. DiNapoli … agreed to adopt such disclosure, including Bank of America Corp., Delta Airlines and PepsiCo Inc. About the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer station, arena and clerk fees, among others, before she retired in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… in court next on October 11th at 10 a.m. at the Town of Westport court. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that resulted from claimants’ … in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… Purpose To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board (Shorefront) complied with the prevailing … its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from … To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board Shorefront complied with the prevailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawDisposition of Farm Assets
… budget process, the Department was directed to close these farm operations to generate cost savings. At the time of … the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, livestock and land. At the … had already been disposed of records pertaining to farm assets consistent with its record retention policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… year over year, while aggregate first quarter collections for counties and cities outside the city grew by 2.5%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax … threemonth period last year according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… up last year,” said DiNapoli. “However, with the potential for policy changes at the federal level to affect every level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025Higher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… students received State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards, totaling $719 million. New York State also … scholarships totaling $126.5 million. The New York State TAP provides grant awards to eligible New York residents for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… for reduced taxes, additional money added to their funds and other benefits. A screen capture of a scam text: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1078
… statement for all employees who make a current year contribution to the plan since the plan now offers both … on a before tax or after tax basis during the calendar year. OSC Actions OSC will process a weekly file as submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1078-nys-deferred-compensation-plan-after-tax-roth-contributionsOvertime Compensation – Enhanced Reporting
… visit our Public Safety Overtime page . The following are not considered payment for overtime, and should be reported … pay; Location pay; and Straight pay for holidays. *Not all holiday premium pay is considered overtime. It is … worked beyond regular scheduled hours Certain payments are not considered overtime and are not pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-compensationFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Office) is in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety … To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
Comptroller DiNapoli released a statement after the arrest of Muge Ma following an investigation by his office US Attorney Geoffrey Berman and the FBI
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scam