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Opinion 92-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Opinion 2009-2
… TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (State Comptroller's permission for water improvement) WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- State … WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Town Improvements (need for State Comptroller's permission) TOWN LAW § 209-q (13) … the town must obtain the State Comptroller's permission for the improvement if the total estimated cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… system by lying about the hours she worked. Now she must face the consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “I am … Gabriel to justice.” New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said, “This arrest demonstrates the hard work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… $1 million worth of inappropriate gifts and commercial loans, according to an audit released today by State … Industrial Development Agency Audit found: I nappropriate Loans and Gifts The FLDC was established to take over the … 2013, the FIDA transferred the value of seven outstanding loans totaling $505,669 to the FLDC. Officials then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Estimated First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) … The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-estimated-first-quarter-resultsX.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… to register vendors and customers with New York State. VENDOR The Statewide Vendor File is a centralized repository designed to … a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor identification number instead of their Federal Tax Identification Number. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… P. DiNapoli today released three audits of supportive housing providers for New Yorkers with mental illness, which found … Further, according to OMH’s fiscal guidelines, supportive housing providers should set aside a minimum of $500 per … Audits of supportive housing providers for New Yorkers with mental illness found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… Fund, released the following statement today in response to McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce diversity data and tie executive compensation to the company’s ability to foster inclusion and ensure … Common Retirement Fund released a statement in response to McDonalds decision to disclose workforce diversity data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local Retirement System. Gabriel, 62, had resigned her public … a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing with the State Comptroller. Records of Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelService Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of the year in which their 60th birthday occurs. You must file an … plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of non-State Police service. Your total benefit may not exceed 50 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitAbout Benefit Reductions
… for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can retire with full benefits at the age specified by their plan, or choose to retire as early as age 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* … retirement age at retirement, the less the reduction will be. It is important to know that once you retire with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsDiNapoli Announces $200 Million Commitment for Opportunistic Investments
… P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has allocated $200 million to Pine Street Alternative Asset Management for opportunistic investments through its Emerging Manager Program. DiNapoli … is honored to partner with the New York State Common Retirement Fund to help increase access to the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-200-million-commitment-opportunistic-investmentsPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… cards comply with Library policy. Establish and maintain a list of authorized credit card users. Library officials disagreed with certain aspects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126State Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… account management information. The new on-line enrollment form requires a "yes" response to the " Are you employed by … will direct the employee to the correct direct deposit form. Upon completion of the enrollment/change process, … will be instructed to print the on-line enrollment form and provide a signed copy to their payroll office. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult … 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult … program to assist vulnerable adults. APS is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsRochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… payments and payments for goods and services for the period July 1, 2014 through October 25, 2016. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435Contract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsTown of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Counties are authorized to share some of their sales and use tax collections with … the Town. As a result, it is important for Town officials to accurately budget for and allocate sales tax revenue to maintain equity among taxpayers. During the audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… , and South Huntington Union Free . Audit Objective To determine whether the 10 school districts that we audited … provide physical education (PE) classes consistently with the regulations of the Commissioner of the New York … districts audited did not provide an adequate amount of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3