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Opinion 92-56
… the general municipal law. Thus, pursuant to section 116, only those travel expenses which have actually and … put differently, it includes matters directly affecting only the employer and employee relationship" ( Levitt v Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Monitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… effects of exposure to pollutants. The audit covered permit and registration data from January 2020 through April … are changing the world’s climate. Sources of air pollution range from large sources, such as chemical plants and … air pollution, and the Department, must follow for air permit application and permitting processes. Permit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… system pump. For this type of fund, the authorization must state the estimated maximum cost of the specific item. Type … must have a defined "period of probable usefulness" (see New York State Local Finance Law Section 11.00). This type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… tape at two shelters; One shelter with 143 residents and only four showers and nine toilets, when it should have had … shelters that were understaffed: One family shelter had only 29 of 32 approved full-time equivalent staff; two single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureOpinion 96 - 14
… contracts). Based on the facts presented, it appears that only one of the exceptions in General Municipal Law, §802 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… at their approved salaries and wages, and they received only the benefits to which they were entitled. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2403
… State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2026 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2025-67, released on … for employees aged 50 and over increases to $8,000.00 for 2026 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $32,500.00 in 2026. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2403-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2026DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsLong Island Association for AIDS Care
… 2012-0063 , entitled the Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc. (LIAAC). Based on information obtained subsequent … 20120063 entitled the Long Island Association for AIDS Care Inc LIAAC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/10/long-island-association-aids-careEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Finance’s (Department) mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while … acting with integrity and fairness in administering State tax laws. When a tax debt has been billed and the taxpayer … is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts – including taxes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… Purpose To determine whether the loans awarded by New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development … Findings We found that HPD does not verify the accuracy of building owners' affidavits submitted to support their … These uncorrected conditions pose significant health and safety threats to building occupants. Lastly, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… partner are both eligible to enroll in NYSHIP, only one may elect Family coverage (the other may either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1527
… with the steps required to calculate breaks in service for TIAA members (Plan Type 7Z) that appear on the weekly … reports identify incomplete TIAA/CREF Suspense/NRI dates for TIAA members that have an Active payroll status and are … a new 366 Completion Date and/or 7 Year Completion Date for each TIAA member appearing on the NBEN742. The new dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1527-calculating-correct-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1665
… with the steps required to calculate breaks in service for ORP and VDC members (Plan Type 7Z) who appear on the … reports identify incomplete ORP/VDC Suspense/NRI dates for ORP and VDC members who have an Active payroll status, … a new 366 Completion Date and/or 7 Year Completion Date for each ORP/VDC member appearing on the NBEN742. The new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1665-calculating-breaks-service-orp-participants-apprear-control-d-nben742Street Construction-Related Permits
… DOT will review an application for a street opening permit only when the applicant can demonstrate that the work could … had proof of sufficient insurance. DOT did not ensure that only emergency work was performed within protection periods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s powers and duties to audit and approve claims. A proper claims audit … we reviewed 266 claims 1 totaling $7.7 million (some claim packets contained multiple exceptions) and determined … approved by the claims auditors for payment because the claim packets did not contain sufficient supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Do We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… 10:00am-4:00pm Shape Up Bushwick Brooklyn-Queens Day Event Irving Square Park Halsey Street between Wilson and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearThe VendRep System
… is certified, it is available for review by the State contracting entity. Also, after the contract is … is complete and ready for certification. Searching for New York State contracts Through the VendRep System, vendors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… Background: The Office of Employee Relations (OER) and Division of Budget (DOB) approved an increase to Hazard … who currently receive HZ5 (Hazard Duty MC Straight Time) and HZ6 (Hazard Duty MC Overtime). Effective Dates: The … in Bargaining Unit 06 who receive Earnings Code HZ5 and/or Earnings Code HZ6 on or after the Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… (2017-2021) to the number of reported incidents in 2022, shooting incidents where a person was hit are up 15 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safety