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State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… new “10-minute Tech Talk” cybersecurity training webinars for local government officials with weekly releases planned throughout October in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, … sophisticated and commonplace, the importance of training for the "people" part of a cyberdefense has grown even more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsTransportation – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The State is responsible for maintaining more than 42,700 lane miles of highway. Compared to the prior year, the number of highway lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 4.7 percent in 2021. In 2021, 56.8 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were rated good to excellent, a 2 percentage point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/transportationSilver Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-153)
… and reserve funds that were not needed to fund operations from 2018- 19 through 2020-21. Adopted annual budgets which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-153Obtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Duces Tecum to be served on a bureau or department of the State of New York must be “So Ordered” by a Justice of the Supreme Court in the district where the records are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsNanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s financial … not-for-profit organization which was located in the Towns of Nanticoke and Lisle in Broome County. The Department, … Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2015M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 300
… Purpose To advise agencies of changes in withholding allowances and … The value of a withholding allowance has been increased to $57.69 weekly, $115.38 biweekly, $250.00 monthly and $3000 annually. To request a copy of the Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/300-changes-federal-income-tax-withholding-tables-earned-income-tax-creditsMerrick Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-64)
… surplus fund balance from 19 percent at June 30, 2015 to 8 percent as of June 30, 2023, they consistently … Recommendations Continue reducing surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Adopt budgets that … of appropriations and fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Maintain reserves at reasonable levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-64Village of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… increased risk that the Village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of ratepayers. For example, of the 195 WTP purchases totaling approximately … million that we reviewed: Competition was not sought for 89 purchases totaling approximately $95,000. Six of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Brockport Central School District - Financial Management (2023M-107)
… approved budgets made it appear as though the Board needed to appropriate fund balance and reserves and increase real property taxes by 13 percent to close projected budget gaps. However, the District … had $700,000 in unidentified money that should be returned to the general fund. The District did not have comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/12/brockport-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-107DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… York City’s collections totaled $793 million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $945 million, an increase of 3.5%. Most (45 of 57) counties experienced year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.3% in October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The … of purposes, including marriage, dog and environmental licenses, and certified copies of marriage licenses. The Clerk is also responsible for collecting and remitting real property taxes to the Town Supervisor and County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fFiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
… (OSC) Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) has been in operation since 2013, alerting communities across New York … that they can then use to pursue corrective actions in an orderly, transparent, and comprehensive manner. A report issued by OSC in September 2025, Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. … Thomas P DiNapoli announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging JAMES SPINA JEFFREY SPINA ANDREA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 516
… Allowance payments. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 03 and 04. Effective Date(s) … be eligible for the payment, the employee must have been in Active status as a full-time employee in BU 03 on October 1, 2003 for employees in Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/516-csea-2003-and-2004-work-related-clothing-allowances-bargaining-units-03DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today visited Ridgewood Savings Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South … The Comptroller's Office has deposited $10 million in state funds in each of the two bank branches. "Residents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… with Lancaster Development and Tully Construction Co., LLC for I-87 Exit 4 access improvements in Albany County. $28 million with Hohl Scrufari Train Station, LLC for design and construction of the Buffalo Train Station … $19,000 to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for outside legal counsel. $12,000 to Kraus & Zuchlewski, LLP for outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,451 … Lake Campground shower and utility building improvements in Old Forge, Herkimer County. Office of General Services … piping at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus in Albany. Department of Health $45 million for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyOther Bulletin No. 9
… to the SUNY Construction Fund’s Board Resolution a new LLS payment begins April 2010. The Longevity Lump Sum … Taxes and Deductions This payment is subject to Federal, State, and local income taxes and Social Security/Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-9-april-2010-suny-construction-fund-longevity-lump-sumDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… report highlights, so many young people are making Northern Manhattan their home and raising their families here,” said New York State … Rodriguez. “State Comptroller DiNapoli’s report sheds light on the fabulous diversity fueling rapid small business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshot