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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… no formal written policies and procedures were in place for officials to monitor whether loan disbursements were used for their intended purposes. Clear, written guidance was not developed for loan project eligibility, how loan applications should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section outlines the process Business Units should follow to pay contract assignees and … from a joint custody account. For more information on these liens, please refer to Section 9.C - Reissuing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-suretiesDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, … by about $327 million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively strong, March sales … household finances, and the April sales tax figures show how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… on the same series of tax forms. Diesel and motor fuel distributors must be registered with the Department to … provided for in statute or determined by the Department. Distributors whose combined PBT and MFT liability exceeds $5 … were 1,658 businesses registered with the Department as distributors, retailers, and in other capacities. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (2013-S-1) Auditors found numerous … related to Hours of Service that may have been avoidable. For calendar 2010, auditors determined that these practices … the ages of three and five years. Arc is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… school purchases of fresh produce; and The Food Metrics Law, which encourages state agencies to purchase food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term substitute for proper staffing levels. State agencies should ensure that … of burning out.” Key Findings: Three agencies accounted for more than two-thirds of the state’s overtime including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements and schedules on receipts and disbursements for all funds of the state (including agency sole custody … funds operating results and provide updated projections for the remaining quarters of the current fiscal year of … and repayments of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans submitted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… structures, it had not performed biannual inspections of a significant number of them – some over many years, some not … structures are inspected timely. Department of Health (DOH): Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) Claims (Follow-Up) (2016-F-17) An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police for their work in partnering with us to bring him to … Comptroller DiNapoli and our partners in law enforcement for their diligent work to hold Mr. Tarby accountable.” “Mr. … Comptroller’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office for their partnership in this investigation.” Tarby, 58, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… DiNapoli has created several tools to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… DiNapoli today announced that Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) — the second largest grocery chain in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sale of New York State General Obligation (GO) Bonds totaling $539.6 … bonds to reduce debt service costs. The refunding saves New York taxpayers a total of $4.4 million over the life of … (1986), Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005), Smart Schools (2014), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsPublic Authorities
… result, public authorities play a significant role in the debt structure of New York State. State public authorities … procurement procedures; and Financial reporting. Bonds and Debt Most State public authorities are authorized to issue … Guidance Recommended Governance Practices Bond Issuance Calendar SCC Schedule of Debt Issuances … Public authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesOpinion 93-17
… appropriation of current funds when bonds may be issued) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits … to pre-pay certain employer retirement contributions) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to issue … LAW, §521(2): The issuance of bonds by a non-city school district is subject to a mandatory referendum when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… the greater Flushing area, enjoyed outsized employment and business growth from 2000 until Queens became the epicenter … the fastest growing local economies in the city, driven by small businesses with fewer than five employees. Among the … in early 2021. Flushing area businesses received 22.4% of Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants and 29.5% of RRF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-215
… be paid using the following effective date and check date. Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective Date Check Date … and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job Data page but the … and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job Data page but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-215-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1947
… 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1947-april-2019-april-2020-and-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pefComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … rich or powerful, and that those who rip off the neediest New Yorkers will be prosecuted,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New York has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilOpinion 91-6
… an expenditure of more than seven thousand dollars and all purchase contracts involving an expenditure of more … of section 103 for purchases of materials, equipment and supplies by a political subdivision through the New York … similar exception for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies through county contracts which have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6