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Contract Advisory No. 33
… (i) contractors are prohibited from bidding on contracts for public work, and (ii) contractors and subcontractors are … subject to Labor Law § 220-i to the Bureau of Contracts for approval, a contractor’s timely proof of certificate of … before commencing work on a covered project. Click here for the DOL Registration Website for further details. Click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryNewark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… payments and did not ensure an independent review of separation payment calculations was performed. Therefore, … undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we reviewed, 14 separation payments … Seven employees’ separation payments were overpaid a total of $3,770. Three other employees’ separation payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40City of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… City Hall, such as thresholds no more than one half inch in height and secured mats at the main entrance. 25 … physical accessibility for the 70 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… identifying accessible parking spaces and stall doors in restrooms with automatic closers. Four components at the … physical accessibility for the 24 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 … villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a fifth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The challenge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Outreach Events
… as abandoned property. Date Event Address County November 2025 November 2, 2025 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Festival of Nations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1717
… a Person page in PayServ Also, checks exchanged to next-of-kin or the estate of a deceased employee will be mailed directly to the address on the AC1476 - Report of Check Exchange. Affected Employees Employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1717-new-york-state-salary-exchange-and-reversal-checks-be-mailed-directlySchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
Schuyler County Sheriffs Department Payroll Civil Fees and Bail 2013M120
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, a coalition of 41 investors today urged … Thomas P DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott M Stringer a coalition of 41 investors today urged US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over financial … The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208SUNY Bulletin No. SU-188
… 12, 2012 (Administration) Paychecks dated September 20, 2012 (Institution) Background According to Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-188-new-earnings-code-employer-provided-housingAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… compensation and the approval and monitoring process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, … Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) was established in 1973 and is governed by a Board of Directors which … County Planner. However, there were no written job duties for the ACIDA Director. As such, it was not always clear when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCUNY Bulletin No. CU-306
… Purpose To provide agencies with information for the manual processing of the general salary increase and other miscellaneous earnings. Affected Employees Annual … This bulletin provides agencies with information for the manual processing of the general salary increase and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-306-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-new-yorkCUNY Bulletin No. CU-294
… Purpose To provide agencies with information for the manual processing of the Ratification Bonus. Affected … the City University of New York and NYSNA which calls for a Ratification Bonus. Effective Date(s) Ratification … deposit advice statement. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the University Manager of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-294-ratification-bonus-payment-employees-represented-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… funds. As a result, the board reduced its transparency of financial operations, and the public did not have an … a multiyear capital plan or clearly identify the source of funding for the capital reserves as a part of the budgeting process. Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFocus on Identity Theft
… ways to protect yourself from identity theft: Leave Social Security cards home; carry only the credit and bank cards you … no longer needed. Use two-factor authentication for online security. Use strong passwords or a password manager; change … URL beginning with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… internal controls over select financial activities for the period January 1, 2011 through December 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a … each child’s file contains all required documentation so that the County can receive reimbursement for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68Property Tax Freeze Credit
… objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by … the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption (i.e., the property must be the … property is located must comply with the New York State Property Tax Cap. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … District officials have established adequate procedures for payroll to ensure employees were accurately paid at their … the district needed to borrow more than $7.7 million for cash flow purposes. Saranac Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2