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Fare Collection
… To determine if Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road's fare collection method is effective … Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is both the largest commuter … a major transfer hub in Jamaica to the easternmost tip of Long Island. The LIRR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written multiyear financial and capital plans to help guide the budget development process or establish … vendor contracts. City of Hudson – Payroll and Accrued Leave (Columbia County) City officials did not segregate the … that the council did not adopt policies that address how compensatory (comp) time will be authorized, earned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Louisville , Town of Princetown and the Town of Virgil . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … an annual audit of the clerk’s records and reports. In addition, the duties related to billings, collections and … not audit and approve any claims during the audit period. In addition, the clerk did not provide the board with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the … debt to repay the outstanding balance. Report Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Ahead Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-720
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2021 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees The following … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … non-residents. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The applicable earnings code and associated value will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-720-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1963
… instructions for processing the 2021 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Interest … employees Agreement), between the State of New York and the NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. provides for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1963-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… limits, types of purchases allowed, any required prior approval and documentation required to support each purchase. … then says approval is required for purchases over $25. Other sections set different approvers and differing … receipts and disbursements. For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Shelter Placements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into … oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency … To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-747
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2022 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees The following … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2022 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-747-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… for $869.4 billion, or 5.6%, of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation after California, Texas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management (Report 2020-S-42 ). About the … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Report 2021-S-39 ). About the … is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water to ensure that it’s suitable for people to drink. Its Bureau of Water Supply Protection assists with water system security, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… and participants may choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. Eligibility is based on total … as well as Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties. For 2024, the NY Metro income limit for a family of four was … unit cost of $1,408. More than 100,000 households received rental assistance through NYCHA’s HCV program at an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," … more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Livonia Central School … The former superintendent informed district administrators and staff of products and services provided by vendors that were recruited by, and … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsGermantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and school audits were issued. Gowanda Central School District – Financial Management (Erie County) The board and district officials did not properly manage fund balance and … with balances totaling $10 million. Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds Pursuant to a court order, certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 22, 2024 … claims auditors did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. Of the 1,467 claims totaling $24.2 million, we … should not have been approved by the claims auditors for payment because the claim packets did not contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Contribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… Contribution rates are issued by system and broken down by tier and retirement plan: Employer Contribution Rates for ERS Retirement Plans Employer Contribution Rates for PFRS Retirement Plans One of NYSLRS’ funding objectives is the alignment of employer … Contribution rates used to calculate annual employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have been issued. East Quogue Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) Claims totaling more than $6.1 million were paid before the … who disbursed $488,545 during the audit period (for dental plan benefits, administrative fees and utilities), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0