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DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, total gambling revenues … New York’s net gambling revenues were the highest in the nation – more than California and Florida combined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The estimated cost for work needed on local bridges in the state in 2023 was approximately $29 billion, according to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program Homeless shelters across the State provide various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… revenues and savings from the lower cost of services for asylum seekers,” DiNapoli said. “Employment … spending growth, given the systemic restructuring of federal fiscal policy underway and the risk of its lasting … billion in FY 2025. While some of the recent pressures on city finances have been alleviated, including the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growOpinion 92-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialTown of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… and reserves for the general, highway and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans. Key … financial and capital plans for any of the three operating funds, it used available fund balance and reserves, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… Key Findings The Board established an initial amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly … planned for the project, which resulted in the need to borrow $885,000 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to finance additional project costs. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… 30, 2014. Background The North Patchogue Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, and is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mGreenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Greenville, located in Greene County. The … contains adequate supporting documentation. Ensure that required reports are provided to the Board and that bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… Department cash collections of approximately $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction … Key Recommendations Adopt policies and develop procedures for the collection and accounting of Department cash … are properly receipted, documented and accounted for. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… They also did not perform periodic unannounced cash counts for all employees responsible for cash collection, as required by the agency’s written … inventories and ensure that sales were properly accounted for. City of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … adequately safeguarded electronic access to the Authority’s water and wastewater systems for the period January 1, 2016 … is an independent public benefit corporation located in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … Background Westchester County, adopted a total budget of approximately $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2018. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… surplus funds to fund one-time expenditures, pay off debt or reduce property taxes. … Middletown Enlarged City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263State Police Bulletin No. SP-125
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fee structure and the addition of two (2) new deduction codes. Affected Employees Employees … 17 and 18 represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-125-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Police and Fire Plan
… Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of disability retirement) before the first day of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose from several options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which provides the maximum amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionVested Retirement Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… public employment before retirement age, but have five or more years of credited service, you will be eligible for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/vested-retirement-benefit