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Public-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… associated with forming those partnerships, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to look at, but those partnerships don’t come risk-free. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… and then deleted. It is the agency’s responsibility to prepare and submit any new transactions and required … are notified by BSAO – Budgets that a correction needs to be made. Transactions must be posted to avoid reconciliation issues between the bank and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewPublic Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Medicaid spending grew by $5.2 billion (22.9 percent) to $27.7 billion in SFY 2021-22, its highest level ever, due in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions … with a State share total of $1.7 billion from SFY 2021-22 to SFY 2022-23. Nearly 9 Million New Yorkers Benefited from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthTown of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-27)
… We extended our observation of annual AFR filings forward to November 28, 2025, and back to fiscal year 2021. Understanding the Audit Area To help promote transparency, a town board should conduct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27SUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… scheduled shifts in a hospital or clinic and are assigned to specific areas are eligible for Standby/On-Call Pay and … is additional compensation for an employee who is required to be available for immediate recall, and who must be prepared to return to duty within a reasonable period of time. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-160-standbyon-call-pay-and-recall-pay-suny-uupCity of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… – November 14, 2024. We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2020, to review independent audits and financial reporting and forward to January 29, 2026, to update the City’s financial reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114DiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… employ thousands of people and contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2022. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsOperational Advisory No. 3
… be re-budget checked and be in a valid budget status prior to submittal to OSC. Changing chart of account values on vouchers will … until the next scheduled execution of budget checking to ensure the changed values are valid. You are reminded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized to issue … City of Newburgh Budget Review B17618 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Steuben County, issued debt totaling $3,250,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the government to obtain life-saving medical equipment in order to line his own pocket. Using a public health crisis to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… year, there are still questions regarding the MTA’s plan to balance its 2020 budget and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual … riders,” DiNapoli said. “As everyone agrees, the MTA needs to transform itself into a more efficient organization, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesOpinion 2006-5
… salary decrease for elected officers by local law subject to mandatory referendum) TOWN LAW §27(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE … town justice, during a term of office by local law subject to mandatory referendum. You ask whether the salary of an … that the town board of each town “shall fix, from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees of said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Opinion 88-6
Whether a defined contribution pension plan prohibits municipalities from establishing a local retirement system for its officers or employees after April 12 1922
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6DiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to use a smaller share of the billions of dollars of its federal aid to help close pandemic learning gaps than other large school … during the COVID-19 pandemic and are still struggling to catch up,” DiNapoli said. “The federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… $4.1 million with Burns Bros Contracting LLC for the replacement of heat exchangers at the Riverview Correctional … County. $2.1 million with Postler & Jaeckle Corp. for the replacement of steam piping at the Harriman State Office … University. $2.7 million with Pamper Decorating for window treatment services at Stony Brook University. $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… record membership’s authorization of disbursements during monthly meetings in the meeting minutes, 300 disbursements … Town of Plattekill – Information Technology (IT) (Ulster County) The board and supervisor did not adequately manage user accounts or implement key IT controls. For example, unused accounts assigned to some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… less than ten, years of credited service, you may choose to: End your membership and withdraw your accumulated … and qualify for a retirement benefit when you are 55. To help you decide which would be more beneficial, most members can use our benefit calculator to estimate your pension using the “vested retirement” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… she could deceive the retirement system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I will continue to investigate and hold accountable those who attempt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… contracts of more than $3,000. The initial site went live in 2007. Federal agencies are required to report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffata