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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … officials did not maintain a comprehensive inventory for all library assets. Greenlawn Water District – Accounting … (Warren County) The treasurer did not properly account for all collections or deposit all of them timely and intact. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… College (BMCC) bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate purposes and transactions. The audit covers BMCC bank accounts for the period January 1, 2013 through March 4, 2015. … consisting of 24 institutions. CUNY provides education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 247,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th … Education Department (Department) developed a process for collecting annual data from school districts about … Under the SAVE Act, the Department is also responsible for summarizing and communicating incident data to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 948
… exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholdings for tax year 2009 Background According to IRS Publication 15, … by February 15 of each year. Please see instructions for Form W-4 for additional information. The New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/948-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholdingsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… the Division of the Budget (DOB) reduced the projection for General Fund transfers to Capital Projects funds this … million and indicated these transfers, largely intended for assistance to the Thruway Authority, will instead be made … year, $2.3 billion, or 5.1 percent, higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportSUNY Bulletin No. SU-93
… a Leave Without Pay on December 31, 2003 are not eligible for the Location Stipend. OSC Automatic Processing … who were active in Bargaining Unit 08 on December 31, 2003 for the following campuses: 28050 Stony Brook 28260 Purchase … Processing Instructions If an employee is ineligible for the automatic payment: Agency staff at Stony Brook and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-93-suny-location-stipendState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board cannot ensure the loan proceeds were used to further the corporation’s mission. Revolving loan fund … financial benefits. Specifically, the board did not have a process to adequately oversee and monitor CPIDA … in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have 99-year PILOT agreements. CPIDA officials did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section outlines the process Business Units should follow to pay contract assignees and sureties. Business Units are responsible for informing the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of …
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
… downstate. The April figures show shrinking revenues for local governments throughout the state. “The coronavirus … finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax revenues are vital for the counties and cities that are on the front lines of … the first responders and provide a safety net of services for New Yorkers. The federal government needs to provide …
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
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance Department has systems and practices in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Bus
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… programs, which bring farm food to communities and fund school purchases of fresh produce; and The Food Metrics Law, …
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 same period. Overtime earnings comprised 7.5% of total payroll spending in 2022, a significant increase from the …
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
… is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary (cash) basis reports to the Legislature. These reports contain prescribed … DOB is required under Section 22 of the State Finance Law to prepare and issue quarterly financial plan updates on both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York College (2016-T-1) York was overpaid $83,956 because school officials incorrectly certified some students as …
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
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… 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 … Year March 31, 2013. "Safeway is sending a strong message to its suppliers that safeguarding the environment is a …
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 … sale. Despite recent market volatility, strong investor interest in the state’s full-faith-and credit GO bonds resulted in favorable interest rates and produced savings for state taxpayers. Specifically, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsPublic Authorities
… separate board of directors appointed by elected officials for varying terms of office. Funding and Operations Some … of the typical oversight and accountability requirements for operations including, but not limited to: Employment … operate and maintain infrastructure or to fund projects for third parties. Currently, over 97 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesOpinion 93-17
… employer retirement contributions) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§11.00(a)(85), 37.00(a)(3); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … thereof as a "current liability", your staff has advised us that, in this instance, recording the contributions as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… created by the pandemic highlighted ongoing challenges for recovery, but key positive indicators such as job recovery are reasons for optimism, according to an economic analysis released … than the rest of New York City and that’s a positive sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-area