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DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… New York’s local governments had $43.6 billion in total outstanding debt … that school districts have borrowed less. “Borrowing helps local governments to build roads, bridges, and schools and … to take on critical infrastructure projects. When a local government issues debt, it should have a long-term plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions … Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet the … State Police Bulletin No SP217 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today, which found 27 local governments are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements. “While the vast … reports. The three filing requirements highlighted in the report are: Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that … to compensate for the learning losses students suffered and to ensure they succeed in their educational goals.” Schools collaborate with service providers and a student’s family to create an individualized education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… services or tax increases. The economic impact of COVID-19 has produced dramatic drops in government revenue. … already facing unprecedented revenue drops. This could drive reductions to a wide range of local services or … City increased by nearly 60 percent. The economic toll of COVID-19 has been more immediate and more extreme than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and appropriated fund balance was not used, resulting in unrestricted fund balance in the general and highway funds that exceeded the town’s … estimated revenues by an average of $210,000 (42%) in the general fund and $180,000 (17%) in the highway fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of … timing, and maintenance of traffic control devices. DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections with and without traffic signals. DOT receives intersection study requests from various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… remains well below 2019 levels, the MTA has restored subway and bus service to encourage ridership and economic … 40% that the MTA had expected in its budget. Starting in 2025, the MTA will face growing budget gaps. That year it … that $500 million gap could grow and even double. After 2025, federal funding will have been used up, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with the New York City … Code (Code) and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. Residential building owners must ensure that apartments in … heat and hot water (HHW). In accordance with the Code, residential building owners must supply their tenants with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… expectations for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. Kathy Hochul and state leaders should think … and using it to pay for critical infrastructure projects. In April, state leaders enacted the largest budget in New … in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will quickly exceed the statutory cap, adding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… to clerical duties. This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a bank to receive and process … or charge a service fee to the cardholder. (The law limits the amount of the service fee to the costs incurred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality … State enrolled in NYSPO. Background: It is essential that the NYS Payroll System (PayServ) contains correct and current … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the … April 25, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Glossary
… he unclaimed funds glossary outlines the terminology used within unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The claims audit is often the last line of defense for preventing … documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling $17,812 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53SUNY Bulletin No. SU-382
… update the Form 8233 information on the Employee Tax Data page when the Form is no longer valid, to ensure employees with expired forms no longer receive the benefits of the treaty Affected … employees appearing ineligible for participation in a tax treaty Background: Per IRS publication 519, if a tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-382-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-taxTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Guilderland (Town) officials … of services, periodically test backups, or provide IT security awareness training. As a result, Town officials … personal use, such as entertainment, news media, personal finance, email, shopping, travel, personal health and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… years, and we aggressively pursued prosecution in each case,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “If you’re … Attorney General Schneiderman for his prosecution of this case and others through our Operation Integrity … him for the entire restitution amount of $131,038.60. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances … (Steuben County) The board and district officials have not adopted realistic budgets or effectively managed … soliciting competition, but the district chose not to do so. East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0