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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… An initial audit issued in February found that OITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of … in September 2014, examined whether the loans awarded by HPD under the Article 8-A Loan Program were being used … years ended June 30, 2014, Spotted Zebra reported over $2.5 million in reimbursable costs for the rate-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… people back and make New York City the premier tourism destination we know it to be." “What this study reminds us is … New Yorkers are proud to live in a city that is a world destination for our arts, music, culture, and culinary scene. … in a hotel (76 percent) and primarily visit the city as a destination. Business travelers make up 21 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Hancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Department’s progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hancock-2018-236-f.pdfVillage of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Village's progress, as of April 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/delhi-2019-204-f.pdfTown of Webb – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-188-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in November 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/webb-2018-188-f.pdfCity of Elmira – Audit Follow Up (2017M-90-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of May 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/elmira-2017-90-f.pdfTown of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/carroll-follow-up-2013-221f.pdfTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in September 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/berne-town-2021-77-f.pdfHorseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of June 2021, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2016.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/horseheads-follow-up-2016-138-f.pdfTown of Worth – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2014M-323-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of February 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2015.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/worth-follow-up-2014-323-f.pdfVillage of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress, as of August 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/pittsford-follow-up-2017-51-f.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional requirements, only … all years of creditable service Ten year credited service vesting requirement While ALL overtime compensation should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… employee contributions. The overtime ceiling is $15,000 in calendar year 2010 and will increase by 3% each year … Enter “7X” in the *Plan Type field. Enter the current payroll period begin date or Hire Date, whichever is later in … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in ERS. Affected Employees Employees who first join ERS on or after January 1, 2010 Effective Date(s) January 1, 2010 … Tier 5 members include, but are not limited to: Employee contributions of 3% of pay for all years of service with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… Almost 2.7 million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in 2021, compared to … in some cities. In Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo one out of every four people were living in poverty, and one in … for different sized families. Income is defined before taxes, not including non-cash benefits such as Medicaid or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… as a violation of New York State’s Donnelly Act. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of … General’s Public Integrity Bureau are prosecuting the case, with assistance from analysts Kamla Sookram, Morgan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Division of Investigations and the Attorney General. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … Section is led by Chief Auditor Edward J. Keegan. This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Philip V. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the … it back.” Representatives from DiNapoli’s office will be on site at the events listed below to help New Yorkers find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsTown of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… to determine whether the Agency properly billed, collected and distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in a timely … benefit corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… also spent $3.5 million on electronic security systems for operations such as access and intrusion controls, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-year