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Opinion 98-7
… three chiefs' cars. The fund would be used to replace one car every two years for an indefinite period of time. At … by accumulating moneys over a period of more than one fiscal year (see Opns St Comp No. 96-24, p 52; Opns St … v Gulotta , 72 NY2d 375, 534 NYS2d 108). Consequently, one condition precedent to the establishment of a reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7Planning
… the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals better than you do. After all, you … your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — developing a plan to achieve them is quite … will be in riskier ventures with a possibly higher payoff. One way to lessen your risk is to diversify your portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningOpinion 90-57
… to receive fire protection from village with service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for … department is subject to mandatory referendum in one or more fire protection districts which contract to receive fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… -11.4% $19,364 29.8% Total All Funds Revenue $177,435 $191,300 7.8% $244,375 27.7% $210,556 -13.8% $33,121 18.7% Total … for child care subsidies will expand from 200 percent to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For families … stormwater grants increased to $250 million; and $300 million for projects to preserve, enhance and restore New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… A robust labor force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the … rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered. In 2021, the … this period. New York’s workforce decline is due, in part, to population changes as well as a smaller share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… future growth. “The economy of the Mid-Hudson region is strong and is being boosted by the post-recession economic growth in New … said. “Unemployment rates have dropped and local industry is growing, particularly service-based companies. Going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionOpinion 88-59
… cash surplus or unanticipated revenues within a fund or by borrowing pursuant to the Local Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Update Vendor Information and Access
… ensure your business information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC). You have the option … through the Vendor Self-Service Portal, which is a portion of your vendor record that contains information specifying … ensure your business information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… the cost of security deposits for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a temporary initiative started …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… provides rapid transit service on Staten Island. Transit is governed by the provisions of the New York State Civil … and continuance of employment of all Transit employees is governed by the provisions of the Law and is subject to the rules of the NYC Municipal Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… Brainerd Foundation, who collectively represent nearly $300 billion in assets under management and more than $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… taxes were assessed than necessary to fund operations each year. The board also failed to hold budget hearings before April 15 each year (from two to 11 days late) to discuss the 2017-18, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits were issued. Montgomery County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and … monitoring usage, maintaining perpetual inventory records, performing inventory reconciliations or establishing … were used solely for town purposes. Town of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (Allegany County) The town clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… that number is nearly double what it was 10 years ago. In 2025, DiNapoli’s office has made additional targeted outreach … Who Did Not File in Time or Filed Inconclusively Excel Spreadsheet Detailed List of All Municipalities in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery in Manhattan, Brooklyn
… New York City’s Open Streets program, initiated in 2020 to transform streets into … public spaces, partly to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, helped support the recovery of more … New York Citys Open Streets program initiated in 2020 to transform streets into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-nycs-open-streets-program-supported-retail-and-restaurant-job-recovery-manhattan-brooklynAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social … Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program according to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of … To determine whether the NYC Department of Social Services is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1698.1
… expenses and allowable moving expenses. Moving Mileage Rates: Employees eligible for reimbursement pursuant to NYCRR … personally owned automobiles on official business Is for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, as established in Internal … ONLY) Documents must be retained by the agency for a minimum of 6 years. OSC Actions: The Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16981-new-payroll-process-and-new-time-entry-codes-payment-moving-expenseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Birch’s SED preschool cost-based programs. Department of Health (DOH): Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (2017-F-9) … Lifespire provides assistance to individuals with mental developmental disabilities. Lifespire operates 118 … employment, and residential, behavioral, prevocational, mental health, and family support. For the two fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (2010-S-60). … In addition these payments will inflate future pension payments for these employees by about $5.5 million. … in this review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest MTA- Metro-North: Forensic Audit of Payments to On-Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… Development Agency (RCIDA) officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … Development Agency RCIDA officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes PILOTs were properly billed collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74