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DiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… of which are vacant lots or land, or properties slated for demolition. In many cases, the land banks focus on … to fund operations, the most significant of which is through the Land Banks Community Revitalization Initiative. This grant program is administered by the Office of the Attorney General Eric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… May 31 included $4.3 billion in local assistance grants for public schools – an increase of 6 percent from last year. May is the third largest month for school aid expenditures after … General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To achieve these goals, … opportunities at local employers. The program’s goal is to provide participants with the skills, training, and … experiences, and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. COMPASS services are administered by local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Adult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… marijuana, in New York State. MRTA also establishes rules for the collection and subsequent distribution of taxes … jurisdiction. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is responsible for making AUC tax revenue payments to … will retain 25 percent of the AUC tax revenue that is distributed. Counties then have 30 days to distribute the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 10am on Monday, April 11, 2022. Affected … of the Legislature, including the Legislative staff and for payments of services performed by mentally ill or … until all other advices can be released. Background: OSC is not permitted to distribute funds dated in the new fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksOpinion 88-30
… -- Assessments (properties deemed benefited to be assessed for costs of the district) -- Connections (requiring property … a charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the authority of a … the water district water system. You state that the town is in the process of establishing a water district under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30Anthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million of the members. Anthem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/08/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicare-followDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is doing well, there are reasons to be concerned about the … and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given the economic risks ahead. I commend the Mayor and the City Council for increasing the city’s reserves in recent years.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. “Steve Wynn is alleged to have created an unacceptable culture of sexual … passivity perpetuated it. There must be zero tolerance for this kind of behavior, and this agreement is a major step forward in protecting employees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… requirements, which are designed to facilitate each agency missions, protect the interests of the State and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoKiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… condition and selected employee reimbursement payments for the period July 1, 2014 through March 16, 2016. … Background The Kiryas Joel Union Free School District is located in the Village of Kiryas Joel, Orange County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedBuffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process for claiming Excess Cost Aid and billing nonresident tuition … 20, 2016. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationBelfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through August 16, 2016. Background The Belfast Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea … which operates one school with approximately 340 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Village of Walton – Bio-Digester Capital Plan (2016M-378)
… was to determine if Village officials adequately planned for the wastewater treatment facility’s bio-digester capital … through August 16, 2016. Background The Village of Walton is located in the Town of Walton in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 3,090. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-walton-bio-digester-capital-plan-2016m-378Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… and internal controls over extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2012 through February 4, 2014. … Background The Genesee Valley Central School District is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 21,500. The Town is governed by a Board that comprises a Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Opinion 2002-8
… than three years ago, no improvement has been constructed for the district or services provided by the district and no indebtedness is outstanding to accomplish the purposes of the district, … in the office of the county clerk, the determination is presumptive evidence of the regularity of the proceedings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to … hospitalization. The Law took effect in November 1999 and is reviewed periodically by the Legislature. In January 2022 … AOT implementation and support. Implementation of AOT is a joint responsibility and collaboration among the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-follow