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Annual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2021
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2021. Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to present local officials with financial and operational challenges. In this report, we summarize these
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2021.pdfComptroller 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-1Opinion 91-42
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DEPARTMENT -- … funds and village funds) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-n; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10[1][i]; VILLAGE LAW, §4-408: A village and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42State Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected … on the affected Position Data page using the new Reason Code BDA and the effective date of the transaction. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public infrastructure projects. "Middle-class … it is hard to conclude that the members of Congress voting for these plans have a much clearer picture. Frantically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… payments were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts and withdrew more than $37,000 from these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District , Commack Union Free School District and the Plainview-Bethpage Central … being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (Nassau County) … his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District Commack Union Free School District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Carthage Central School District , the Norwich City … the Richfield Springs Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … have consistently overestimated expenditures by a total of $19.7 million and increased the tax levy by 11.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 90-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (scope of village auditor's authority); (necessity of vendor … Whether a village board of trustees which has established the office of auditor may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 90-1
… and Expenditures (use of commercial hazardous waste facility assessments); (contributions to public … assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste facility, the proceeds must be paid into the town-wide … assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste facility must be applied to a town's general fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New … Health Benefit Exchange ($29.2 million), the Medicaid and Child Health Plus Insurance Program Enrollment Center ($1.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014Opinion 89-18
… opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Conferences and Training Schools (wages lost from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training (reimbursement for wages lost from regular job) … lost from his or her regular job while attending assessor training provided by the New York State Board of Equalization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18CUNY Bulletin No. CU-782
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 375 in Bargaining Units TG TJ TP and SJ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-782-district-council-37-dc37-local-375-dues-increaseFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) and North Franklin Educational Center (NFEC) capital … in State aid they were entitled to for the project, and two districts received $916,278 in aid before being … project. Provide oversight over the official who prepared and submitted State aid claims. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad policy and relegates the United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing … conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were … 2021. About the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is one of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… DiNapoli’s report also highlighted a number of negative trends facing the city, most notably socioeconomic issues. … Rochester, Rye, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, White Plains and Yonkers. The Comptroller’s fiscal stress … to environmental stress factors such as population trends, poverty rates and property values. To date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… to newly announced agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget. "The city’s short-term … to newly announced agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… does not constitute an emergency. The Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Bureau of Contracts’ approval must … procurement if the procurement’s value is over the State Finance Law §112 approval threshold. In addition, if … – Procurement Opportunities of this Guide for information on obtaining OSC approval for an emergency procurement. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-226
… processing of the April 2022 Salary Increases for NYSPIA and provide instructions for payments not processed … implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for 2% General Salary increase for … April 1, 2022 for Investigators, Senior Investigators and Investigator Specialists in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-226-april-1-2022-2-salary-increase-state-police-employees-represented-new