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Opinion 93-2
… VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, 9-912: Village … a proposition to change the month of the general village election at either a general or special village election for village officers. A village board, on its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2DiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… $13.9 billion in FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting for stronger revenue collections. “The city’s steps to close … of New York Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… If you meet eligibility requirements and have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t required to contribute (determined by your tier and retirement plan), … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOversight of Language Access Services
… languages are spoken in NYC. The 2023 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau estimated over 1.7 … are owned or staffed by workers who may have LEP. Our survey of 50 restaurants and food establishments and our … of the State Comptroller auditors conducted an unannounced survey of DOHMH facilities’ phone lines and encountered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/25/oversight-language-access-servicesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s registration … that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, and legible license plate images for which TBTA does not have an agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s upcoming automatic processing and provide guidance on processing payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: All … Employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Bargaining Unit 21 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… two employees assigned to the program. Rejected License Plate Images Auditors also found fault with the Thruway’s … million in tolls last year based on the number of license plate images that were rejected for reasons, such as being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesState Police Bulletin No. SP-175
… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing. Affected Employees … adjustment code AGR will not be processed by the program. The agency will need to enter a row onto the Additional Pay … , OTO , RGO and SCO will not be automatically adjusted. The agency must calculate and submit adjustments to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-175-april-2017-150-salary-increase-state-police-employees-representedState Police Bulletin No. SP-165
… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing. Affected Employees … adjustment code AGR will not be processed by the program. The agency will need to enter a row onto the Additional Pay … , OTO , RGO and SCO will not be automatically adjusted. The agency must calculate and submit adjustments to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-165-april-2016-150-salary-increase-state-police-employees-representedThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… Impact of COVID-19 December 2020 PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 … businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the City’s economy. Taxable sales in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… does not regularly examine the foundations' books, and my auditors found instances of questionable expenses," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… Bensonhurst; Coney Island; Williamsburg/Greenpoint; Bay Ridge and Howard Beach/South Ozone Park. No neighborhood in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… through LeadWeb, a system used to carry out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected … by DOH prior to the audit scope for not maintaining proper case documentation and the same county department was … later said it coordinated a review of paper and electronic case files at the five local departments after the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… are doing a good job of giving the public a transparent look at how they are spending taxpayer money,” DiNapoli said. … 76 villages, with a total population of more than 369,000 people, levied taxes totaling $288 million. Eleven of the 76 … of the selected villages failed to maintain complete and up to date accounting records. One village did not record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesOpinion 88-70
… 330 NYS2d 188; Adams v Cuevas , 133 Misc 2d 63, 506 NYS2d 614; Meredith v Monahan , 60 Misc 2d 1081, 304 NYS2d 638; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70DiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… revenue and savings initiatives will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the city faces significant financial pressures that are likely to exacerbate already large out-year budget gaps, according … revenue and savings initiatives will allow NYC to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of Corrupting the Government in the third degree, a class D felony. Villasuso today paid $175,000 in restitution … of Corrupting the Government in the fourth degree, a class E felony. Diana was sentenced upon his conviction of … count of Engaging Prohibited Conflict of Interest, both class A misdemeanors. The former county executive today paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… “Adjustments”. Chartfield Coding Requirements Within the AP Adjustment Voucher there are two invoice lines, each with … after an appropriation has lapsed, see: Section 3 – AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – Lapsed Appropriations of … properly defaults to the current date upon entering the AP Adjustment Voucher into SFS and it should not be changed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015. Background WCHCC is a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of … Valley and the surrounding area. Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law requires State agencies and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises