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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonState Agencies Bulletin No. 2010
… Employees: Employees of the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units … in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and a side …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2010-2022-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2021Controls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… last part of an Internet address, such as .com, .net, or .org. In March 2012, DoITT entered into a franchise agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Licensing and Monitoring of … Non-degree-granting proprietary schools provide training in a broad range of disciplines, such as business, … and 26 English as a Second Language schools – operating in New York State. When initially granted, a proprietary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… renewable assets including onshore and offshore wind and solar, as well as climate infrastructure assets that support … will target investments in renewable power assets such as solar and wind. Background on Climate Investment Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsOpinion 2007-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next … Whether the police chief would be entitled to a monetary payment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 91-45
… pursuant to agreement between the town board and highway superintendent) -- Repairs (performance pursuant to agreement between town board and highway superintendent) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and … town highways in the manner provided in the superintendent's agreement with the town board. The town board may use its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45XII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… order, the Business Unit must create and process a voucher that references the purchase order to liquidate the … order in the SFS. The SFS will automatically create a voucher in the Accounts Payable module from the electronic … exception of the following: Statewide Contract Vendor for Small Package Delivery Parcel Post Shipment by the vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-orderDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… could have been used to modernize the system. For example, East Side Access is now projected to cost $10.7 billion, more … expansion projects, such as future phases of the Second Avenue Subway. Funding the capital program has been an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… over the same period last year and buoyed by securities trading, underwriting, and selling. Annual profits are … including supervisory fees (up $5.6 billion), securities trading (up $5.2 billion), and underwriting (up $4.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… and Hunterspoint Avenue, through a major transfer hub at Jamaica. The Port Washington branch does not pass through Jamaica. MTA’s East Side Access (ESA) project connected … offered shuttles, which enabled riders to transfer in Jamaica to the Atlantic Terminal. Further, while LIRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest program helping households obtain … 2021 and 2023. Almost 3 million New Yorkers relied on SNAP as of March 2025. “The state has made meaningful efforts … in food insecurity have generally mirrored trends in the number of SNAP households in the state, declining from 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodOpinion 95-12
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … funds with a State or federally chartered savings bank) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to … with a State or federally chartered savings bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§10, 11; BANKING LAW, §2: The term "bank" as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not review them before approving payments. Health insurance claims totaling $495,104 were not approved for … board, and claims totaling $52,000 to the local Chamber of Commerce did not include receipts as required. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Further, 11.5% of older adults in New York State are living in poverty, compared with 9.7% nationally. That … new law. As of June 2022, fewer than 15 of the State’s 100-plus entities were represented on DFS’ Financial Help for New … considered appropriate. To SUNY: In coordination with the Smart Track vendor, where appropriate, use available Smart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-714
… to receive a July 2021 Increment or Increment Code Update based on information available as of the date the … step’ on the same salary schedule. Increment Code Update Processing OSC will automatically update the increment code on the inserted row for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-714-july-2021-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsXVI.3.E The Reporting Entity – XVI. Financial Reporting
… and Document Preparation: BACKGROUND New York State is involved in providing a full range of services to its … CRITERIA FOR ENTITY DETERMINATION Entity determination is done in accordance with provisions of the Codification of … - "Defining the Financial Reporting Entity." The following is a comprehensive list of those public benefit corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3e-reporting-entityColumbia County – Procurement (2017M-249)
… General Municipal Law and the County’s procurement policy for the period January 1, 2016 through July 17, 2017. … and five Hudson City Supervisors. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $142.4 million. Noteworthy … the bidding requirements of GML and includes procedures for procuring goods and services that GML does not require to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/columbia-county-procurement-2017m-249Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… over employee time and attendance and leave records for the period January 1, 2016 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $11.8 million. Key Findings … Recommendations Implement comprehensive written procedures for time and attendance. Require all employees to complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Stillwater Central School District – Payroll (2017M-104)
… only the salaries and benefits to which they were entitled for the period July 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $23.9 … salary was overpaid by $1,089. The Treasurer was paid for leave time she was not entitled to valued at $4,070. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/stillwater-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-104