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DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… ridership is now forecasted to be 61% this year and 79% in 2026, a far cry from the 77% and 87% that was expected in the MTA’s February Plan, leading to a sustained drop in revenues. The MTA’s current projections could become even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Educators for Children, Youth … claims amounting to $1.8 million, out of $3.2 million in contract payments, to determine if the claims were … fraudulent transactions to an inactive Board of Directors. In addition, we found no evidence that there were any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 3
Selecting the Correct Address Sequence
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequencePoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… The Poughkeepsie City School District is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by the Board of … claims auditor and the CPA did not perform the services in accordance with the obligations set forth in the contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… Emergency Squad, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Afton, Chenango County. The Company … not providing adequate oversight to ensure the procedures in the constitution and bylaws are being followed, and did … for payment presented to it, through a resolution noted in the minutes, there is no process in place to verify that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialPort Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County, has approximately 1,200 students, and is … vendor being added to the vendor list is already included in the vendor master file and has not established procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mVillage of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… fiscal year. Background The Village of Endicott is located in Broome County. Chapter 91 of the Laws of 2004 authorized … to exceed $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Villag's general fund as of May 31, 2004. New York … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric and parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… appointed Building Inspector and elected Village Justice by voucher as if they were independent contractors. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned … with a 2019 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in November of 2020. Signed outreach letters that are … be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2021. Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1858-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksOpinion 88-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - refreshments to foster … county may provide refreshments for trainees participating in a county foster parent training program. Article 6 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4City of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … below, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. Officials … the amount of overtime incurred by the fire department in 2023, which we estimate will exceed the amount budgeted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7City of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees’ … entitled to receive separation payments for compensation of their earned, but unused, leave benefits (such as unused … requirements (e.g., a lump sum payment based on years of service). City officials should ensure that employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local … for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 16.5% to 17.6% of … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27Opinion 95-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System … equipment, apparatus, incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith. Article 6, enacted by chapter 756 of … amount necessary and expended for payment of system costs in such fiscal year, such unencumbered cash surplus shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … million with Tetra Tech Inc. for large whale monitoring in the New York Bight using aerial surveys. Executive … Corp. for the library roof replacement at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County. State University of New York $20.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 2020
… Eligible (BU21) Salary Increase for Employees in the Security Services Unit (SSU) Represented by the NYS … Affected Employees: Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Non-Arbitration eligible employees … report will be sorted by Department ID, then by employee name in alphabetical order. NHRP709 – Mass Salary Increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2020-april-2022-2-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with minimal disclosure, according to a … help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending lacks key details that would better inform the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Clifton , City of Glen Cove , Smithtown Fire District , Walden Fire … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Clifton City of Glen Cove Smithtown Fire District Walden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 94-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … a referendum must be initiated, signed and acknowledged in the same manner as a petition for the improvements … a petition to initiate a road improvement. Similarly, in the event an improvement is initiated on town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27DiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the labor force … rate for those with a disability age 16 and over rose by 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024, while it … improve employment outcomes for people with a disability. By championing inclusion, we create progress, prosperity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilities