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DiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … in new agency spending and council initiatives for FY 2026, outpacing city-fund revenues added over the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growOther Bulletin No. 73
… the implementation of payment processing on the October cycle beginning October 2023. Prior to now, SCF had elected … on a preferred list on 09/30/2023 becomes eligible if they return to the payroll or are appointed to an eligible … retirement contributions, garnishments and federal levies. Tax Information: The LLS payment is supplemental taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-73-october-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the … A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Opinion 88-73
… -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town for … other than suburban towns to establish capital reserve funds for improvement district purposes. In this regard, we … authorizes towns generally to establish capital reserve funds, specifically provides in subdivision (3)(a) that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… competitive bidding requirements and oversight by my office of nearly $13 billion in spending.” Background on … Payroll get paid on April 6. State law also requires my office to withhold salary payments to legislators after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Police for partnering with us against public corruption.” “This arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose … said State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen. “This former tax collector took money from taxpayers for her own personal gain and benefit. We will not tolerate this illegal behavior or abuse of power. I commend the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherAmortization Schedules and Payoffs – Contribution Stabilization Program
… in to your Retirement Online account. From your Account Homepage, click the “Access Billing Dashboard” button. Choose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/amortization-schedules-and-payoffsUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, … the necessary adjustments to UCP Rochester’s reimbursement rates. Remind UCP Rochester officials of the pertinent SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… Below is a brief overview of the audit process, highlighting some of the significant milestones of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit Selection: A risk … Audits of Local Governments The Audit Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processTown of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… audit period, the County distributed nearly $74.3 million in sales tax revenue to the Town. Audit Summary Town … that, if implemented, will improve the Town’s process in properly budgeting for and allocating sales tax revenue. Except as specified in Appendix C, Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62Allegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the ACIDA’s internal controls over employee compensation and the approval … Allegany County Industrial Development Agency Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities 2012M244 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… that is due the Village – in fact, real property tax or utility payments and/or penalties totaling more than $40,000 … to ensure all revenues for real property taxes and utility charges, including penalties, owed are billed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… has not established policies and procedures related to breach notification or disaster recovery. Key Recommendations … financial position of the sewer fund. Adopt an information breach notification policy and a comprehensive disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law requires … (1.5 percent of appropriations) and $75,000 each in the sewer and water funds (2.6 and 2.7 percent of appropriations) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… is the chief executive officer and is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for the County’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… record of leave time for each employee and review this record throughout the school year to ensure its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… is settled in 2020. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $26,304,399. Key Recommendations City officials … should be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent employment in any plan-eligible title. Additionally, changing your … an election form, we strongly recommend you speak with a NYSLRS representative to discuss the impact of changing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… your actions and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New … benefit as a result of a contract with your municipality. This is a factual determination. You are also deemed to have … of the governing board or body has a prohibited interest. This exception applies only when: The member of the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 98-5
… proceedings. Based on the foregoing, the submission of a voucher to a county social services department for payment of … recipient would constitute a "contract" because the voucher is a claim, account or demand against the county (see … Municipal Law 1 . The county, however, should review its code of ethics to ascertain whether it contains any pertinent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5