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Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released ten letter reports to the … following municipalities: Cities of Ithaca [pdf] , North Tonawanda [pdf] , Plattsburgh [pdf] , Poughkeepsie [pdf] , … from five municipalities (Hempstead, Lindenhurst, North Tonawanda, Plattsburgh and Poughkeepsie) did not review or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1VendRep System Contract Search
… "Clicking" on a contract number will display additional information pertaining to the contract including a list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-contract-searchDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would … of the more than $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on their federal … for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. "There is a distinct possibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… the DOL UI Benefit Overpayment File to the New York State Payroll File to identify newly hired New York State employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsLocal Sales Tax Collections Up
… than the downstate region.” Sales tax collections rose fastest during the second half of 2019, growing 6.3 … over the past several years. Mid-Hudson’s collections rose from an annual increase of 5.1 percent in 2018 to 7.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… established under Article XI of the New York State Civil Service Law (Law) for the purpose of providing health … dependents. The Law also allows for the inclusion of other public employees in New York, including those of local … of its administration of NYSHIP, Civil Service has not shared sufficient information with participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… like substations that move renewable energy from where it’s generated to where demand exists. Under current state … no requirement for ORES to track or account for how long it takes to complete an application. DiNapoli’s audit … of the delays in the permitting process and the total time it takes will provide important information to the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… individual. As a result, two fire companies received more money than their pro-rata share ($1,322 and $61, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… new residents. Many of the new residents are immigrants, white, or young, and are likely to have higher household …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… office include the use of questionable social security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-174
… an exemption from the employer's share of social security tax on wages paid after March 18, 2010 to certain employees … Generally, State governments are not eligible for this incentive. However, public colleges and universities (SUNY … of social security taxes and will update the employee Tax Balance Page as displayed below. Records for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-174-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-actMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… who are African-American or Hispanic may be entitled to part of settlement proceeds from the Matter of Merton … a test called the promotion test battery from 1996 to 2006. A similar test was utilized in 1996 for some open … (518) 776-2300 to learn if you’re entitled to an award and how to claim it. Search tips To display the search/find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from … York were Healthcare and Public Health (9) and Financial Services (8). Commercial Facilities and Government Facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or payments) for one year. No open purchase orders (encumbrances) are … close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with … applicable (see Section 11.E - Retainage of this Chapter, for additional information). In addition, State agencies may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Attorney General's Report on Governor
… General's report documents unacceptable workplace behavior in the Executive Chamber at the highest level of state … Generals report documents unacceptable workplace behavior in the Executive Chamber at the highest level of state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-attorney-generals-report-governorIX.12.S Questions – IX. Federal Grants
… Questions relating to CMIA implementation and/or requests for copies of CMIA documents may be addressed to either the … … Questions relating to CMIA implementation andor requests for copies of CMIA documents may be addressed to either the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12s-questionsDiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units of the Office of the … retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). OSC’s auditors will … review. Business Units should note that OSC’s request for payment documentation is in support of its constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-records