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Opinion 92-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of users, subject to equal protection guarantees (see NY Const, art 1, §11; AA & M Carting v Town of Hempstead , … offset the cost of governmental functions generally is a tax (see Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. v Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Opinion 93-3
… Services (physician) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 104-b: A fire district is not required to advertise for … Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, §§103[4], 104), there are also several well-established common law … including professional services (General Municipal Law, §104-b). At a minimum, these policies and procedures must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3XII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… and Document Preparation: With the implementation of the Statewide Financial System, Business Units are no longer … in accordance with Section 3 - Record Retention - Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims of this Chapter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… *** Fringe Benefit Escrow Account 10550 Tobacco Revenue Guarantee Fund 20400-20401 Child Performer’s … Industries Revolving Account 60050-60084 School Capital Facilities Financing Reserve Fund 60200-60203 … Winter Sports Education Trust Fund 21850-21851 Arts Capital Grant Fund 22500-22501 Court Facilities Incentive Aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrCVS Caremark – Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the … Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to about … remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/18/cvs-caremark-accuracy-empire-plan-commercial-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… visited local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. … as far back as the 1940s. Money returned in Queens on Saturday: Insurance Brokerage (located at 4110 Main St.) had … DiNapoli visited local small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingIncarcerated and Death Matches
… $1.4 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) … for all benefits. Furthermore, NYSIF will not pay for medical and other service charges that occur subsequent to a … $14 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing … April 1, 2015 through May 16, 2019. About the Program The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of … by a physician with a history of negligence unknown to the patient. Pursuant to the Act’s amendments to the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2009 through May 31, 2013. Background The … monthly bank reconciliations during our entire audit period. The Board did not audit, or cause to be audited, the … and accuracy of the Towns records and reports for the period Januar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Center’s financial activity and to assess the Board’s oversight of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in … The purpose of our audit was to review the Centers financial activity and to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… was to review the claims audit process and to determine if there were any conflicts of interest for the period January 1, 2013 … of interest and that the Town does not enter into any contract in which a Town officer or employee has a … was to review the claims audit process and to determine if there were any conflicts of interest for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems: Artificial … help seniors combat social isolation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to … Thomas P DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial Intelligence AI systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionCUNY Bulletin No. CU-531
… Security tax deficiencies for City University of New Yo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-531-new-deduction-codes-580-city-university-new-york-medicareInvestment Standards
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Investment Standards … of the New York State college choice tuition savings program and the New York achieving a better life experience (ABLE) savings account program. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… deduction codes 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF BTX) and 618 PAF Arrears Before Tax (PAF ARBTX) established for members of the New York State Police and Fireman Retirement System (PFRS). Affected Employees Members of PFRS in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 Background An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionState Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… Purpose To notify Agencies of two new Earnings Codes, TF8 - SS Refund … October 24, 2003, a new procedure was implemented to process tax refunds through the payroll system (refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 434 ). In order to ensure that … To notify Agencies of two new Earnings Codes TF8 SS Refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-738
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for a political action fund to be offered to employees represented by IUOE, Local 30. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-738-new-deduction-code-international-union-operating-engineersDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… upstate school districts and their compliance with school bus safety requirements. The audit found school districts are not confirming all school bus drivers are completing required training and drug testing, and that school bus safety drills and inspections are done. "When parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… special time of year when we come together to celebrate Christmas we should also reflect on the fact that we have so … thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas trees are exciting, but our health and the health … fortunate. I wish you and your loved ones a safe and Merry Christmas.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsOpinion 91-16
… -- Fees (not based on agate measurement for publication of notice of unredeemed land) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Redemption (publication of notice of unredeemed lands) -- Tax Sale (cost of publication of notice) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8007; PUBLIC OFFICERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16