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Opinion 89-16
… or purposes contrary to public policy (see e.g. 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-10, p 12; 1981 Opns St Comp Nos. 81-49 and 146, pp 51 and 151, respectively; 1979 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16DiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… We must use every tool at our disposal to cut through the red tape that’s smothering our existing affordable housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… set 2040 as its target for reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Accelerating the Fund's investments in climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1090
… Date(s) The first pay periods to be processed in SFS are for the checks dated April 2, 2012 for Division of Military and Naval Affairs, April 5, 2012 for Institution, and April 11, 2012 for Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1090-payserv-data-conversion-requirements-statewide-financial-systemControls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… 2012, DoITT entered into a franchise agreement with a vendor to apply for the “.nyc” generic TLD (gTLD) and to … the .nyc gTLD program. New York City’s contract with the vendor identifies four revenue sources: domain sales, … sources (domain sales) in the City’s contract with the vendor during our audit scope. DoITT amended the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… Stronger than anticipated revenues and lower costs for asylum seekers will help New York City balance its $118 … it harder to continue to fund recent spending additions for discretionary programs and maintain services. “New York … been added to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesPerformance Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority’s … covers April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2014. Background The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority … Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and Seneca counties. Since 2005, the Authority has had a Performance Incentive Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programXII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… The Business Unit will use the new contractor’s Vendor ID and the new Contract and Purchase Order Numbers for … Surety Takeovers Under a surety takeover, the existing Vendor ID, Contract Number and Purchase Order number will … please refer to Section 9.C - Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor Check of this Chapter. After surety takeovers become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-suretiesDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… the list are major energy companies including Marathon Oil Corp., ConocoPhillips and Hess Corp. Shale rock deposits containing reserves of crude oil … investments in the following coal producers: New Hope Corp., PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk, Semirara Mining and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… last decade, important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) mission to address the … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of Environmental Conservation is leading major … the last decade important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservations DEC mission to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growDiNapoli Urges Companies to Join Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism
… pledge. “The dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in the United States and the rest of the world is a cause for … out against antisemitism. According to the Pew Research Center, Jews face a higher prevalence of religious … Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-urges-companies-join-workplace-pledge-fight-antisemitismChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for administering the Advantage After School … and cultural age-appropriate activities that integrate what happens in the school day with less formal learning experiences and encourages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… to ensure budget balance in the current fiscal year and to close next year’s budget gap.” More than 944,000 jobs were … the Governor has indicated actions will be needed to close a $13.3 billion gap in the state’s budget without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… from an elderly victim. Zielinski was also ordered to pay $115,000 in restitution. Zielinski’s partner in the … in this despicable case of elder abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police … from his bank account. Due to their theft, the victim’s mortgage, property taxes and other bills were not paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, … This was after sales taxes in the first quarter grew by 21.1%, compared to fairly weak collections from the same … from 4% to 10%. Yates County had the strongest growth at 21.1%, followed by the counties of Lewis (14.9%), Montgomery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022CUNY Bulletin No. CU-568
… Purpose To notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement … in PayServ to reflect the $15,721 pensionable overtime earnings limit with an effective date of January 1, 2017 for … regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-568-2017-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirementDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… for clinic, transportation, durable medical equipment, and eye care services. Auditors also identified providers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsOpinion 2004-2
… supplies gravel from the property to the town, and (1) the lease was entered into in anticipation or as a direct … with the town, or (2) the rental payment required by the lease varies on the basis of the amount of gravel removed … in the contract prohibited by article 18. If the lease was not entered into in anticipation or as a direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to report incidents of bullying, harassment and discrimination as required by the … needs to be reported. Underreporting and late reporting of bullying puts students at risk of further harassment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassment