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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician … that the doctor provided appropriate medical care and that services totaling $1,039,404 warranted Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can make … cost of collection services by reducing manpower. Changes in frequency of service, method of collecting recyclables and … real property tax revenues, taxpayers may resist increases in their tax bills. Seeking Competition A local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… of the Paid Fire Department of the City of Yonkers, New York, Inc. (Yonkers) [pdf] ; and the City of Rochester … fire companies providing the service. Key Findings While all six entities had a process for administering FFI tax … it is operating as intended. Officials should ensure that all FFI money is disbursed in accordance with State law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Opinion 93-1
… we cited the Court of Appeals case of People ex rel Church v Hopkins , 55 NY 74, which involved a clerk who had … of Insurance. The pertinent statute in People ex rel Church , supra , contained provisions similar to County Law, … which would suggest that the analysis in People ex rel. Church , supra , is no longer valid. Therefore, 17 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 95-20
… paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (filing fees for proceedings seeking multiple relief) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: Whether a … one filing fee or separate filing fees for each type of relief sought in a single proceeding seeking multiple relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… jobs (compared to the same period one year earlier). In early May, the city announced that it had reached a nine-year … agreement with the United Federation of Teachers, which represents 37 percent of the city’s workforce. The city, … between the city and the Municipal Labor Committee, which represents the city’s unions. The city has agreed to report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly … straw donations and stealing thousands of dollars in New York City public matching funds during Alvarez's unsuccessful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 approved and 30 denied SNAP cases and determined that Department of Social Services … needed to process SNAP applications correctly and in a timely manner. Department officials also did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Herkimer (Village) officials pay salaries, wages and separation … payments as authorized and ensure adequate employee time records were maintained? Audit Period June 1, 2022 – … Village officials paid salaries and wages as authorized but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 23 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, with increases in each … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Finds Increase in Entities Designated in Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresContact Us
… Comptroller’s office returns certain unclaimed property to owners – no claim required. For inquiries, see our … or contact us with the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we can’t tell you … including the amount, and your check will be mailed to the address provided on your claim form within 30 days. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-115
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2021 DC 37 Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) LLS payment … DC 37 RRSU LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay, or on an Unpaid Military Stipend Leave … prior to the leave. Note: OSC is including COVID Leave codes in this bulletin as a safeguard to ensure information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-115-october-2021-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationOpinion 98-12
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … all funds raised or collected by the authorities in a city for school purposes or to be used by the board of education … that the school fund is a "fund" of the city within the meaning of section 9-a. Ordinarily moneys in a city's general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 95-3
… levy the same tax) TAX LAW, §§ 1105(b), 1210(a),(b), (c), 1223, 1224(b), (k), 1262(a), (c), (d): In the absence of … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions or any combination … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement admissions. In view of the sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… year ranging from $216,000 to $2.6 million. The board used surplus funds to increase reserves and accumulate fund … or reduce the tax levy. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… Town of Sullivan Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M267 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… been issued. Akron Fire Department – Financial Activities (Erie County) Auditors determined that 101 credit card purchases … $39,182.92 in restitution. The matter was referred to the Erie County District Attorney’s Officer and resulted in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public corruption are … including numerous credit card bills. Kish abruptly quit as Treasurer after the department’s board began to ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-department