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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (Tompkins County) Town officials did not adequately safeguard … receipts for all transactions and did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations and verify the accuracy of the financial records. As a result, the clerk’s bank account balance was $6,251 more than it should have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Adult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… log into the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor Self-Service Portal and update the location code to OSCAUCDIST. If you do not have a SFS Vendor Self-Service account, contact the SFS Helpdesk at 855-233-8363 or … Cannabis Products Tax Tax Law Section 496-a Returns to be secret [pdf] Section 496-b Administration provisions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… of the Legislature, including the Legislative staff and for payments of services performed by mentally ill or … are employed in State-operated special employment, work-for-pay or sheltered workshop programs. Note: Pursuant to … the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices will not be mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… overtime monies owed to hourly employees for overtime hours worked between the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment … Increasing the Original Payment Amount Prorated Based on Hours Agencies must correct the payment amount for employees … Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment was calculated based on hours and who received less than the full payment amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceDetails About the Audit Process
… | Access to Records and Staff | Shared Commitment | The Audit Process | Follow-Up Engagements | Report … efficiently, economically, ethically, and equitably. The audit process is an integral part of providing an … program stewardship and of providing accountability to the citizens of New York. We are providing this information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… recognizance and paid $25,000 toward restitution. Munson is charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a Crime … as well as the New York State Comptroller's Office. "It is through this collaborative investigation and effort that … this process and investigation." "Public corruption is a crime that hurts all of us," Scarpino said. "We are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… watched – this demonstrates that there is a clear need for a more comprehensive system of regulation to ensure the … a day. The services can help to delay or prevent the need for nursing home care and other more costly advanced-care … and stimulating environment. Currently, the state Office for the Aging (OFA) is the only agency with responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… Jr. of Halfmoon for their roles in an alleged scheme to circumvent campaign finance laws. The case, being … accounts. “The law applies to everyone equally, no matter how rich or how powerful, and that is why my office has … continue to work with law enforcement across the state to fight corruption and the abuse of taxpayers. The public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… boundaries between devices on different networks or network segments. Firewalls control network communications using rules that specify which … safeguard against unauthorized access and disruption, the network administrator should configure firewall rules to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionCounty Medicaid Costs
… Across the State, growing Medicaid costs continue to place significant pressure on local fiscal conditions. … already seeking or receiving State legislative approval to increase their sales tax rates to 4 percent or more, and some dangerously close to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2425
… which implemented the 2021 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and CSEA, and Chapter 190 of the Laws of … which implemented the 2023 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF and implemented payment increases … subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2425-fiscal-year-2025-2026-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalRoosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Information Technology (2025M-142)
… as data breaches can lead to identify theft and loss of confidence in a school’s ability to safeguard sensitive … a robust cybersecurity measure fosters a culture of security awareness among staff and students. Continuous … often caused by human error. By prioritizing the security of IT assets, schools can protect sensitive information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/04/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-information-technology-2025mState Agencies Bulletin No. 601
… 10/26/04. Warnings and Time-outs in OSC e-Government Web Site, PayServ, PS Query and Control-D There are several … encounter when using these applications: OSC e-Government Web Site – Authentication System The OSC e-Government … After 20 minutes of inactivity in the OSC e-Government Web site, the following screen will appear that allows users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/601-managing-osc-e-government-sessionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… considers to be any property with a significant value that is used over a long period of time. OGS established the … a comprehensive audit program that includes conducting on-site audits of pharmacies, providing audit reports to Civil … identification and referral of fraud and abuse than what is outlined in the Contract, resulting in CVS Caremark not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… (with board-authorized budgets totaling $20.8 million) to ensure that costs were kept within the authorized budget. … increased risk that improper or unsupported payments could have been made and may not have been detected and corrected. The board did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… so they can track their activities,” DiNapoli said. “The tax breaks IDAs provide can impact local taxes so it’s … New York City IDA, do not. DiNapoli’s report found that: Tax exemptions for IDA projects totaled almost $1.9 billion, … over 2020. The largest exemptions in any year are property tax exemptions, which totaled $1.7 billion, or 89.1% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the … DiNapoli said. “Many nonprofits rely on government funding to support their services, and contract delays and slow payments have contributed to some of the challenges they face. Policymakers need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industryState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Towns of Shandaken and Olive
… and credit union branches across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers … of Shandaken and Olive as a BDD. USB’s Phoenicia location is now a designated BDD branch eligible for state deposits. … and promote long-term economic growth.” “The BDD program is an important tool to support underserved communities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-acting-superintendent-asrow-designateDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… with critical services.” Meanwhile, the average number of state employees (excluding the State University of New York and the City University of New York) decreased slightly in 2018 to 155,818 – 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… through the not-for-profit corporation Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN), billed the state for thousands of hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-provider