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Opinion 89-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … 986(1) of the Real Property Tax Law which provides, in part, that: Every collecting officer shall deliver or upon … town, village or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … additional fund balance to finance operations. In addition, the unemployment reserve is overfunded. … exceeding statutory limits by almost $1.7 million. In addition, the district’s tax certiorari reserve appears to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… Written IT Contingency Plan Because no computer system can be expected to operate … of your local government’s or school’s operations. Some best practices relating to IT contingency planning include: … quickly and effectively following an IT disruption. Some best practices relating to backup procedures include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Johnson allegedly took advantage of his mother’s death to pocket tens of thousands of dollars he was not entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigators and Suffolk … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of … New York Office of the State Comptroller City of Lockport Budget Review 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8Albany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … approved a compact contract between the School and the Foundation that states that the Foundation will provide the School with access to legal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase II and Babylon Car Wash. These projects were estimated to cost approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-315
… the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student … Employees Union, provides for an increase in stipend and an increase in the minimum stipend of two percent (2.00%) … 10/01/2021 Stipend Increase will be effective 09/30/2021 and will be paid in Administration Pay Period 14L, paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-315-october-2021-stipend-increase-gnsu-employees-representedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or to the comptroller’s office. City of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (Fulton County) City officials … procedures for pursuing the collection of unpaid parking violations or set a benchmark for collection rates. … through April 2016, which represents 61 percent of total parking violations. The city could have collected an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up) (2018-F-20) An … that approximately half the fines and fees assessed by the TAB are never fully collected. In addition, inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-357
… Mechanic Effective Date(s) Increases may be submitted in Pay Period 22C (Institution), paychecks dated 1/29/09 Rate … Consent Determination dated October 30, 2008. The new rates and other information are contained in a memorandum … date. For example, if appropriate, submit the 5/28/05 Pay Change, followed by the 2/26/07 and 4/3/08 Pay Changes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-357-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-elevator-mechanicsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-358
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for "miscellaneous earnings." Affected Employees CUNY … Increases To ensure all Job Action requests are submitted for each employee, the agency should submit requests in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-358-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-electriciansTown of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… that allows decision-makers, such as town boards (boards), to set long-term priorities, work toward goals several years … Fund balance and reserve policies provide a framework to help guide budgetary decisions and multiyear plans, and … or a reserve policy. As a result, officials continued to accumulate unrestricted fund balance without defining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66CUNY Bulletin No. CU-365
… CUNY employees in the titles of Oiler, Stationary Engineer and Senior Stationary Engineer Effective Date(s) Increases may be submitted in Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-365-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-oilers-stationaryCUNY Bulletin No. CU-366
… Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of Plumber, Supervisor Plumber, Plumber Helper, Thermostat Repairer and Supervisor Thermostat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-366-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-plumbers-supervisorCUNY Bulletin No. CU-371
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases … and 9/13/08 Background The rate increases are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s Consent Determination … 16, 2009. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To ensure all Job Action requests are submitted for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-371-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-steamfitters-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-397
… adjustment in the General Comments page or on a separate worksheet. If the agency uses a worksheet, the worksheet must … agency appropriately submits the applicable increases, OSC will automatically process the retroactive adjustments for … and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice All retroactive adjustments will be displayed on the payroll register and the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-397-retroactive-rate-increases-cement-masonsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… Consider establishing and funding a contingency fund. Pass a resolution to approve the appropriation of fund … identify alternate funding, or lower appropriations. Pass a resolution to raise water rates prior to the adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… and social landscape, with businesses ranging from corner grocery stores to renowned department stores in locations … to Manhattan’s major retail corridors. Retail accounts for 12 percent of businesses and nearly 9 percent of private … of the City is undeniable. In order for the City to fully serve its residents and regain its identity as a favored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… sector jobs, resulting in the State’s largest unemployment rate increase since record keeping began in 1976. 1 While … small private gas companies. The PSC does not oversee PSEG rate cases and does not authorize cost recovery for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-state