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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Village of Attica , Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures , Village … to the state Justice Court Fund in a timely manner. Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures – Internal … his office completed audits of the Village of Attica Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Dangerous Dodd-Frank Roll Back Plan Threatens Consumers, Markets and Investors
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to members of the House Financial Services Committee, including Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling … and members of the New York Congressional delegation, to express his strong opposition to the Financial CHOICE Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-dangerous-dodd-frank-roll-back-plan-threatens-consumers-markets-and-investorsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentOpinion 2001-11
… -- Powers and Duties (of individual on behalf of private corporation doing business with fire district not relevant … and Sales (assistant fire chief as stockholder of corporation doing business with fire district) GENERAL … fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would not have a prohibited interest in contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements. The audit … the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used … grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In New York State, Article 29 of the Agriculture and Markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempAnnual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025; and The rates from the Actuarial Valuation for State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025, which were issued in September 2024 (for more … by your organization during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026; and The rates from the Actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office revealed the theft of public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in … restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the public’s money as her personal bank account and altered town … and the New York State Police, we were able to bring this public official to justice.” “Abuse of the public trust by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls over the … it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers … to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, patient, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOpinion 92-9
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … subpoena for pre-trial questioning) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for purposes of General … powers, meeting at certain times and places for the hearing and decision of causes and other matters brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Essential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… typically reimbursable such as hotel room charges, mileage allowances, taxi and rental car expenses, and expenses for meals or a per diem meal … their home or work site. General maximum reimbursement rates for various types of travel expenses, including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took … Office for their help in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kLegal Topics and Approvals
… 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for procurements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… an expense report, the Business Unit must follow the check cancellation procedures for joint custody bank accounts … an expense report the Business Unit must follow the check cancellation procedures for joint custody bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… process for employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) or the Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan (VDC). … Dates The new deduction codes will be active at Go Live on March 15, 2021. OSC Actions OSC will bring forward … to assist in calculating pensionable earnings after go live. Agency Actions Agencies must calculate and enter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Safety, Reliability and Frequency
In the wake of the pandemic the MTA experienced significant ridership loss from which it has yet to recover. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has noted the MTA’s revenue composition is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic norms over the financial plan period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2023.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26-response.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and useful.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65-response.pdf